Established Artist Open Studios Art Tour Application 2026 EmailThis field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged.Applicant InformationName* First Last Date* MM slash DD slash YYYY Mailing Address* Street Address Address Line 2 City State / Province / Region ZIP / Postal Code Phone*Email* Enter Email Confirm Email NOTE: Email is the preferred method of communication. Please include the words “Open Studio” in all email correspondence.Website Other InformationYour name, day phone number, studio address, and website address (if any) will be listed in promotional materials. Please indicate any information you DO NOT want to be published in the space above.Artwork ImagesUPLOAD 2 IMAGES OF YOUR ARTWORK. These images will be referenced during the jurying process. They will not be used for Open Studios print & digital marketing. Request for those images will come at a later date. drag and drop your images. RENAME YOUR ARTWORK AS ‘YOUR NAME ARTWORK 1 & 2’ for each of your images in the google drive folder below. UPLOAD ARTWORK Studio InformationStudio locations must be finalized and proofed by Thursday March 26th. Maps, flyers and advertisements containing studio addresses will go to press immediately thereafter.Studio Name First Studio Address Street Address Address Line 2 City AlabamaAlaskaAmerican SamoaArizonaArkansasCaliforniaColoradoConnecticutDelawareDistrict of ColumbiaFloridaGeorgiaGuamHawaiiIdahoIllinoisIndianaIowaKansasKentuckyLouisianaMaineMarylandMassachusettsMichiganMinnesotaMississippiMissouriMontanaNebraskaNevadaNew HampshireNew JerseyNew MexicoNew YorkNorth CarolinaNorth DakotaNorthern Mariana IslandsOhioOklahomaOregonPennsylvaniaPuerto RicoRhode IslandSouth CarolinaSouth DakotaTennesseeTexasUtahU.S. Virgin IslandsVermontVirginiaWashingtonWest VirginiaWisconsinWyomingArmed Forces AmericasArmed Forces EuropeArmed Forces Pacific State ZIP Code Sharing a Studio?I will be sharing a Studio at the following location:Studio Name First Studio Address Street Address Address Line 2 City AlabamaAlaskaAmerican SamoaArizonaArkansasCaliforniaColoradoConnecticutDelawareDistrict of ColumbiaFloridaGeorgiaGuamHawaiiIdahoIllinoisIndianaIowaKansasKentuckyLouisianaMaineMarylandMassachusettsMichiganMinnesotaMississippiMissouriMontanaNebraskaNevadaNew HampshireNew JerseyNew MexicoNew YorkNorth CarolinaNorth DakotaNorthern Mariana IslandsOhioOklahomaOregonPennsylvaniaPuerto RicoRhode IslandSouth CarolinaSouth DakotaTennesseeTexasUtahU.S. Virgin IslandsVermontVirginiaWashingtonWest VirginiaWisconsinWyomingArmed Forces AmericasArmed Forces EuropeArmed Forces Pacific State ZIP Code I am interested to participate at a group site Yes No Established artist group sites may be designated in San Juan / Aromas for artists who need studio space, but are not guaranteed. No additional fees will be charged for group sites, although each Artist must submit an individual application and pay the Open Studios entry fee. Actual locations will be confirmed closer to OS weekend.I have a studio to share Yes No Is there an specific artist you'd like to share your studio with/join? (N/A or Artist's name)Please read carefullyApplication fees can be sent via PayPal below. The deadline for all submissions is 5:00 pm, Friday, March 13th. REVIEW PROCESS: All submissions will be reviewed by committee. Participating artists will be notified by 3/19 All submissions will be reviewed by committee. Applications will not be considered complete until payment is received. If you were not accepted to participate at this time you will receive a full application fee refund.Established Artist Preview Exhibition: Monday, April 6th – Sunday, May 3rdNumber of pieces of artwork to be exhibited (1-3 pieces/artist) will be determined by space availability. All artwork must be labeled ready for hanging. Two dimensional pieces must be framed with a taut hanging wire securely attached to the back. ARTWORK THAT IS NOT PROPERLY WIRED OR READY FOR DISPLAY WILL NOT BE INCLUDED IN THE SHOW. Artwork drop off dates will be shared once you are a confirmed participating artist.Describe Your WorkBriefly describe your work in 30 words or less. For example: My work is inspired by the way people move within architecture. Worldwide travel has provided extensive opportunities to photograph individuals and groups of people in unusual and striking settings.Participation DisclaimerPlease check all items below. NOTE: all items are mandatory to participate in Open Studios except for those marked as “optional.”I agree to include the San Benito County Arts Council logo on my personal invitations.* Yes I agree to proof read my information and map location before printing deadlines on Thursday, March 26th.* Yes I will collect contact information from guests to pass on to the SBCAC for their mailing list and publicity use.* Yes I will post directional road signs to my studio and remove these signs by Monday, May 18th.* Yes I agree to make a sincere effort to promote Open Studios via social media, direct mail, email, etc. I understand that the success of Open Studios depends in part on my own outreach efforts.* Yes Reception & Preview Exhibition* Yes The artist agrees to hold the San Benito County Arts Council, its Board, staff and volunteers harmless for any damage, theft or loss of artwork. The artist understands & accepts the risk of submitting/sending artwork. The San Benito County Arts Council is not responsible for any loss, theft, or damage to the Works of Art while in its possession or on display; specifically, from the date of delivery to the Arts Council until the date of delivery to a Purchaser or repossession by the Artist. All reasonable care will be taken with Artwork. We suggest that artists insure their work privately for adequate protection in all potential situations.Art Tour* Yes As a participant in the San Benito County Open Studio Art Tour, I agree that photographs, videos, or slides of me or my work may be used by the Open Studio Committee of the non-profit organization San Benito County Arts Council for promotional purposes. The San Benito County Arts Council will not be responsible for any injury that may arise to the exhibitors or to guests while they are within the space set aside for the participant, or for loss or damage to any property from any cause what so ever during the period of the Open Studio Art Tour. I understand I am responsible for securing my work during non-event hours. I agree to hold The San Benito County Arts Council harmless in any such situation and not responsible for work left overnight. I have read the rules, regulations and policies for the Open Studio Art Tour and agree to abide by them. By signing below I am acknowledging that I have read the terms and conditions set forth in the Open Studio Art Tour Application and Artist Agreement. If accepted, I agree to abide by the rules and regulations for the event. Additionally, I agree to hold harmless the San Benito County Arts Council, its Board and Staff and all subsidiaries for the theft, loss or damage to any items, exhibited or personal, during the Open Studio Art Tour.I will help with (optional):please check all that will apply Publicity Sponsorships Business Ads Preview Exhibition & Reception Signature*Today's Date* MM slash DD slash YYYY Agree to all terms* Yes By clicking this box you are stating that you have read all information above and have agreed to all terms and that the name you are entering in the Signature box is your name.Fee* Established Open Studio Artist: $100.00 Fee Sponsorship (optional) Sponsor another artist(s) in full or in part by adding an optional $90 or $50 to the fees you will pay. Total $0.00
