BECOME A PORTLAND OPEN STUDIOS ARTIST
Open your studio to the art lovers so you can show off your studio, your skills and your art.
 
Applications due March 15, 2008
 
Portland Open Studios is seeking metro area artists in all media to open their studios to the public. Artists are selected for the event by a panel of three art professionals. Studios west of the Willamette River are open October 11, 12 and on the eastside on October 18,19.  
New Option: artists can chose to be open both weekends making artists and the community more accessible to each other.
 
Portland Open Studios is a wonderful opportunity for you to open your studio to show and sell your work. 
  • Build your audience and communicate with the public
  • Participate in and grow the local arts community
  • Include your artwork in the printed Tour Guide and on the website
  • Receive a link to your website from the Portland Open Studios site
The Tour Guide is a valuable reference book with your artwork and contact information — used by the media, curators, and art buyers all year long. Artists get invited to exhibitions, get written about, teach classes and sell their work because of Portland Open Studios.
 
Of special Interest to young artists: Kimberly Gales Emerging Artists Scholarship to Portland Open Studios. 
Artists between 20 and 30 years old are encouraged to apply for the scholarship which includes a waiver of all fees and a $100 stipend. Last year two artists won scholarships, Jennifer Mercede and Ben Heiken. 
 
Information, directions and the online application at http://www.portlandopenstudios.com.

 

Deadline MARCH 15, 2008 for artist and the scholarship applications