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

The application deadline for the Open Studios Art Tour is Friday, June 11th! 2021 Open Studios is scheduled for 10 am-4 pm, Saturday & Sunday, Sept. 25th & 26th.

Open Studios Art Tour Application 2021

Applicant Information
Name*
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 Studios” in ALL email correspondence & inquiries.
Website (if applicable)
Social Media (ex. Instagram @sanbenitoarts_; FB @sanbenitoarts)
Other Information
Please indicate any information you DO NOT want to be published in the space above. Your name, day phone number, studio address, and website address (if any) will be listed in promotional materials.
Studio Information
Studio locations and the Open Studios Mailer must be finalized and proofed by Friday, July 2nd. 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, July 2nd.
I have a studio to share
- Yes
- No
Description of 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.
Description of Medium*
Categorize your work in 5 words for use in the mailer. For example: Watercolor & Mixed Media; Portraits; Ceramic Sculpture
Artist Statement*
In 1 paragraph or less, tell us more about you as an artist and a bit more detail about your work and practice.
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 sign a COVID-19 safety release waiver upon acceptance into 2021 Open Studios. I also agree to adhere to and enforce all CDC-mandated safety guidelines and CA state health guidelines during the Open Studios Art Tour Weekend to protect myself, fellow artists and visitors to my studio. I understand that it is my responsibility to educate myself on current COVID guidelines and to provide all necessary and recommended COVID-related protective gear, signage, spacing and accommodations at my studio, whether it be my private studio or shared space.*
- Yes
I agree to proof read my information and map location before printing deadlines on Wednesday, June 30th.*
- Yes
I agree to include the San Benito County Arts Council logo on my personal invitations.*
- Yes
I will collect contact information from guests to pass on to the SBCAC for their mailing list and publicity use.*
- 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 post directional road signs to my studio and remove these signs by Monday, September 27th.*
- Yes
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
I will help with (optional):
please check all that will apply
- Publicity
- Sponsorships
- Business Ads
- Preview Exhibition (Date & Location TBD)
Please read carefully
APPLICATION CHECKLIST: 1. Submit your OPEN STUDIOS ONLINE APPLICATION. 2. Please email 2 IMAGES of your artwork and 1 HEADSHOT as attachments only to heidi@sanbenitoarts.org (high resolution JPG or PNG). Title each artwork image file with your last name and image # (ex. Jumper_1, Jumper_2) and title your headshot image file with your last name (ex. Jumper_headshot). Images will be used for print and electronic advertising. 3. APPLICATION FEE can be paid via PayPal during online submission at the "Submit & Pay" button below or by mail (check payable to the SBC Arts Council) at SBCAC, PO Box 692, Hollister, CA 95024. Applicants can also call to pay by credit card at 831.636.2787. The deadline for all submissions is 5:00 pm, Friday, June 11th. *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, June 18th.
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*
- 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 2021

Applicant Information

Studio Information

Sharing a Studio?

Participation Disclaimer

Please read carefully