Open Studios Art Tour Online Application – San Benito County Arts Council

Open Studios Art Tour Application

Applicant Information
Name*
First Last
Date*
Date Format: 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 Information
Your 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.
Studio Information
Studio locations must be finalized and proofed by Wednesday, February 5th. Maps, flyers and advertisements containing studio addresses will go to press immediately thereafter.
Studio Name
First
Studio Address
Street Address Address Line 2 City 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 State ZIP Code
I am interested to participate at a group site
- Yes
- No
Group sites may be designated in Hollister & 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 by Friday, February 7th.
I have a studio to share
- Yes
- No
Please read carefully
APPLICATION CHECKLIST 1. OPEN STUDIOS ONLINE APPLICATION 2. Please email 2 IMAGES of your artwork as attachments only to info@sanbenitoarts.org (300 dpi resolution JPG). Each image shall be labeled with your last name and image # (i.e. Rekedal 1, Rekedal 2). Improperly labeled images will not be viewed. Images will be used for print and electronic advertising 3. Please email an ARTIST STATEMENT (1 paragraph, Microsoft Word) and 1 HEADSHOT (jpg) to info@sanbenitoarts.org. Artist info will be used for newspaper articles, social media & publicity 4. APPLICATION FEE (see below). Application fees can be sent via PayPal to info@sanbenitoarts.org or by mail (check payable to the SBC Arts Council) to SBCAC, PO Box 692, Hollister, CA 95024. You can also call to pay by credit card at 831.636.2787. The deadline for all submissions is 5:00 pm, Friday, January 24th. REVIEW PROCESS: All submissions will be reviewed by committee. Applications will not be considered complete until all items are received. Participating artists will be notified by Friday, January 31st.
Preview Exhibition: Friday, March 6th - Friday, April 4th / OS Reception: Friday, March 20th, 6:30 - 8:30 pm
Number of pieces of artwork to be exhibited (1-3 pieces/artist) will be determined by space availability. All artwork must be 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 at ARTspace Annex, 217 Fifth St., Hollister, will be 9 am - 12 pm on Sunday, March 1st. During artwork drop off, artists will enter into an Excel Sheet the title of each work, media, and price (if for sale). Artwork must be picked up from the Annex on Monday, April 13th and Tuesday, April 14th from 9 am - 12 pm.
Describe Your Work
Briefly 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.
Categorize Your Work
Categorize your work in 7 words or less to use for the mailer. For example: Black and white photography in urban landscapes
Participation Disclaimer
Please 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 Wednesday, February 5th.*
- Yes
I agree to deliver my work to ARTspace Annex, 217 Fifth St., Hollister, on Sunday, March 1st between 9 am and 12 pm, and pick it up on April 13th or 14th, between 9 am and 12 pm.*
- 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, April 20th.*
- 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
I will help with (optional):
please check all that will apply
- Publicity
- Sponsorships
- Business Ads
- Preview Exhibition & Reception
I permit the San Benito County Arts Council to use the artwork and information I have submitted herewith, excluding any information so marked on the application form, as promotional material in the news media and for inclusion in Open Studios lists.*
- Yes
Signature*
Today's Date*
Date Format: 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*
- Open Studio Artist: $90.00
- First Time Participant: $50.00
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
Name
This field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged.

Open Studios Art Tour Application

Applicant Information

Studio Information

Sharing a Studio?

Please read carefully

Preview Exhibition: Friday, March 6th - Friday, April 4th / OS Reception: Friday, March 20th, 6:30 - 8:30 pm

Participation Disclaimer