Open Studios Art Tour 2025 Application

Open Studios Art Tour 2025 Application

SLO County Arts presents the 27th Annual Open Studios Art Tour! Taking place over the weekends of October 11-12 and October 18-19, fine artists and crafters will open their studios to the public to showcase their art and share their practices. Use this form to apply to the tour and be included in this year's catalog.
Please review the 2025 Guidelines and FAQs before applying.
General Information
Name*

First NameLast Name
Contact Email*
example@example.com
Contact Phone*
Enter the best phone number for SLO County Arts to reach you.
CA Seller's Permit Number*
In order to participate in Open Studios Art Tour, all artists must have a CA Seller's permit. If you are getting a temporary permit please say "temporary" in the text box and email us when you receive it.
When do you wish to participate?*
The tour takes place countywide during both weekends. There is no additional cost to participate both weekends.
Are you a new applicant to the tour?*

YES, this is my first year participating.NO, I have participated before.
Catalog Listing

In this section, you will provide SLO County Arts with information on your studio and art form/practice to represent you in the catalog.
Catalog Listing - Artist Name*
Type your name as you would like it to appear in the catalog.
Catalog Listing - Studio Address*

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityState / Province

Postal / Zip Code
Catalog Listing - Phone Number
Enter only if you would like studio visitors to call you during and after the tour.
Catalog Listing - Website
Enter according to the following format: website.com (example: slocountyarts.org)
Catalog Listing - Describe your art form in THREE WORDS (no more permitted)*
Example: Plein Air Watercolors
Catalog Listing - Check all mediums that apply to your work*

CeramicsCollageDigital ArtFiber Arts/TextilesFurnitureGlassInk/Charcoal/Pencil/GraphiteJewelryPainting - AcrylicPainting - Mixed MediaPainting - OilPainting - PastelPainting - WatercolorPhotographySculpture - MetalSculpture - WoodSculpture - OtherOther
Catalog Listing - Is your studio space and parking situation completely wheelchair accessible?*

YES, they are both completely wheelchair accessible.NO, one or both are not completely wheelchair accessible.
Catalog Listing - Are you a working studio? (A working studio is defined as a place where an artist regularly creates art, where the artist's tools, supplies or process are on display, whether or not the artist is actively engaged in producing art during the tour. AT LEAST ONE artist per studio location must fulfill the definition of a working studio. An artist showing at a different location may create a working studio by demonstrating or displaying as defined above.)*

YESNO
Catalog Listing - Are you sharing a studio? (Each artist is required to complete an individual application and pay their individual fee.)*

YESNO
If you answered "YES" to sharing a studio, list the name(s) of the other artist(s) you will be sharing with.
If you list the name of an artist who has not completed their own application, they will not be included in the catalog or any tour promotion.
Catalog Listing - Will you be hosting a demonstration or workshop during your tour participation?*

Yes, I plan to host a demonstration or workshopNo, I do not plan to host a demonstration or workshop
Are you interested in sharing your studio space with an artist in need of a location to participate in the Tour? (SLO County Arts will facilitate these connections and update your shared studio space response if needed.)*

YES, I am interested in sharing my studio space with another artist.NO, I am not interested in sharing my studio space with another artist.
Catalog Listing - Image Submission (Default Image)*

Choose the image you would like to represent your work in the catalog. Format the file name using this template: OSAT2025_FullName_CityName_1.JPG
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Catalog Listing - Image Submission (Backup Image)*

Choose a second image you would like to represent your work in the catalog. Format the file name using this template: OSAT2025_FullName_CityName_2.JPG
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Studio Space

We are asking for a photo of your site out of our shared interest in keeping the tone of the Tour attractive and welcoming. One of the themes of the Tour is to give a glimpse of the process and background for your creations, ideally in the environment of your studio workspace. Realizing that is not always practical or available, we are interested in seeing what you are planning. We are sure you share our goals in having an interesting and engaging environment, not just for your work, that environment is also a reflection on your arts community and the Tour as a whole.
Upload up to 5 images of the studio space you will be showing at during the 2025 Open Studios Art Tour (either your own studio space or your host's studio space).*

Either you or your host must fit the definition of a working studio and retain the environment of art-making. Failure to adhere to guidelines can affect your future participation.
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Catalog Content Submission (Optional)

We invite all participating artists to submit an image of their work, studio, or even an image from a demonstration of their art practice to be considered to fill the pages of the 2025 Open Studios Art Tour catalog. You can submit up to 3 images. Images must be high quality (at least 300ppi) to be considered. Images will be chosen by the catalog designer based on space needed. (Last year's catalog featured artist-submitted images on the welcome page, regional gateway pages, and as content filler).
Catalog Content Submission

Format the file name using this template: OSATCatalog2025_FullName_CityName.JPG
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Please check the following to agree (if this section is not filled out in entirety, your work will not be considered for the catalog)

I understand that the catalog content will be decided by the graphic designer.I give SLO County Arts permission to use my image submission in the OSAT catalog and OSAT promotional materials.
Signage

All participating artists will have the opportunity to receive a complimentary directional yard sign (updated design from previous years) and will have the opportunity to pick up complimentary directional posters (up to 5 per artist). Official signage must be displayed at each studio location to establish legitimacy. Artists may also purchase additional yard signs if they would like more than one.
Would you like to receive a complimentary yard sign? (Each artist is entitled to one complimentary sign.)*

Yes, I would like to claim my complimentary signNo, I would like to forfeit my complimentary sign
Would you like to purchase additional signage? (If yes, you will be sent an order form after the application window closes.)*

Yes, I would like to purchase additional signageNo, I would not like to purchase additional signage
Agreements and Participation Fee
Optional: Share with us a testimonial about your participation and what the tour means to you for us to use in the promotion of this event.
Read and Initial this agreement: When participating in the 2025 Open Studios Art Tour you agree to the points below. Please read thoroughly and indicate your understanding by initialing the box at the end. 1) I give SLO County Arts Council (SLOCAC) permission to use catalog images, any artist in action images and any information I submit on this application for non-commercial purposes for promotion and education in print or online. 2) I understand each artist is required to complete an individual application and pay their individual fee. Sharing a studio space with an unregistered artist(s) is strictly forbidden and may result in loss of privileges. 3) SLOCAC promotes the tour as a whole and it is up to each artist to promote their studio. If I market my Open Studio with flyers, email newsletters, postcards or any other promotional materials, I must include mention of SLO County Arts Council (SLOCAC kindly asks that you do not use our former name, ARTS Obispo, in your promotional efforts for the Tour).*
Read and Initial this agreement: When participating in the 2025 Open Studios Art Tour you agree to the points below. Please read thoroughly and indicate your understanding by initialing the box at the end. 1) I or a representative of my studio will proof my listing and map location; taking full accountability for the accuracy, quality and content of my information. If I fail to proof my listing or provide any necessary proofing corrections, SLOCAC is not responsible for any errors or omissions. 2) Registration fees are non-refundable after the application window closes and the catalog has been printed. 3) I understand alcoholic beverages may only be served in compliance with and as licensed by California Department of Alcohol Beverage Control during the Tour. For information, visit abc.ca.gov*
Read and Initial this agreement: When participating in the 2025 Open Studios Art Tour you agree to the points below. Please read thoroughly and indicate your understanding by initialing the box at the end. 1) I understand SLOCAC provides no liability insurance coverage to participants of the Open Studios Art Tour. As a participant in the Open Studios Art Tour, it is my responsibility to insure myself, my premises and my work against lawsuit, theft and other potential circumstances. SLOCAC strongly recommends that artists check with their insurance agent as to coverage for this event. 2) I herby agree to defend, indemnify, and hold harmless the San Luis Obispo County Arts Council and its officers, agents, and committee members from any and all liability, loss, cause of action or claim that may in any manner arise out of my/our (individual, organization, business, group) participation in the 2025 Open Studios Art Tour. 3) I also hereby release and forever discharge SLOCAC and its officers, agents, and committee members of any and all claims, demands, and cause of action of whatsoever kind and nature, including, but not limited to, damages or injury to persons or damage to property arising from and not by reason of our participation in SLOCAC's Open Studios Art Tour.*

Open Studios Art Tour Participation Fee (Select One)*

Standard Participation Fee (Card)Choose this option to pay online through this form. (Your application will be processed immediately.)

$250.00

Standard Participation Fee (Cash or Check)Choose this option to pay by cash or check. The application fee is $250 per applicant. Mail to San Luis Obispo County Arts Council at PO Box 12810, San Luis Obispo, CA 93406. (Your application will not be processed until payment is received.)

$ Free

Total

$0.00

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Questions?

Contact SLO County Arts Programs Coordinator Summer Truschke

summer.truschke@slocountyarts.org

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Open Studios Art Tour 2025 Application

General Information

Catalog Listing

Studio Space

Catalog Content Submission (Optional)

Signage

Agreements and Participation Fee

Payment Methods