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Okanagan Arts, Spring 2007Open Studios
Okanagan Arts: Open Studios


OPEN STUDIO DATES

The Summer Open Studios 2008 will be held on three different weekends:
South (Osoyoos to Summerland)- July 25, 26, and 27
Central (Peachland to Lake Country)- August 8, 9, and 10
North (Vernon to Armstrong)- August 22, 23, and 24
The recommended hours are 10am to 5pm."

This process allows for flexibility for all artists and arts organizations and allows each to take advantage of the timeframe for each issue. This approach to Open Studios provides excellent value to the participants. This also provides events throughout the period for the visiting public.

The deadline for application for the Summer issue is June 20, 2008
THE APPLICATION PROCESS

  • Application materials must be submitted online here before the deadline. Artists and arts organizations apply in one of the following categories: visual, performing and literary arts.
  • Submit 4 professional looking digital jpeg files of your work.
  • Submit a brief biography or description of your organization, a description of the work, and information regarding your location.
  • You are expected to have your studio or venue open to the public during the days and hours that you have registered for.
  • If applicable, you are encouraged to share your studio/venue space with someone who does not have a studio.

    FEES

    There is a fee of $105 per artist/organization for each Open Studio. The $105 fee will provide you one colour display listing in the Open Studios section of the Okanagan Arts magazine issue that you have registered for.

    OPEN STUDIOS IS A JURIED EVENT

  • Open Studios is a juried event to ensure "artistic quality" which the Arts Council believes will be the key to a successful program.
  • The jury process is not to be seen as a critique and jurors will not provide feedback of any kind.

    THE SELECTION CRITERIA

    There are NO quotas determining media, art disciplines or how many artists get selected. The jurors are looking at four samples of your art form to determine if the application to participate meets these criteria:

    Visual Artists and Artisans:
  • The body of work must indicate a consistent technical proficiency with the medium and demonstrate understanding of formal elements of the art form.
  • The body of work must reflect a coherent individual style and originality.
  • Samples of your work must demonstrate a level of professional and are to be submitted in a jpeg format
  • It is important that you carefully choose your samples and download quality jpegs.
  • Samples submitted should have been created within the last two years and represent artwork visitors will find in your studio.

    Performing Arts and Literary Arts:
  • The body of work must indicate a consistent technical proficiency and demonstrate understanding of formal elements of the art form.
  • The event must be artistic/cultural in nature
  • If applicable, you must have all appropriate licensing & copyrights in place
  • Samples of your work must demonstrate a level of professional and are to be submitted in a jpeg format
  • It is important that you carefully choose your samples and download quality jpegs.
  • Samples submitted should have been created within the last two years and represent artwork visitors will find in your studio.

    To view a sample of the Invoice and Acceptance Form you will receive, click here.

    OPEN STUDIOS IS AN EDUCATIONAL PROGRAM

    Educating the public to the methods and processes used in your work is a necessary part of participating in Open Studios. You are encouraged to demonstrate your process, a storyboard with pictures, video, or exhibiting works in progress are a few ways you can share your expertise. Open Studios also encourages artists and arts organizations to open their studio/venue for students from neighboring schools to visit throughout the school year.

    To submit your application, click here.

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