Open Studios Art Tour 2026 Artist Application

  • Open Studios Art Tour 2026 Artist Application

    SLO County Arts presents the 28th Annual Open Studios Art Tour! Taking place over the weekends of October 10-11 and October 17-18, 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 updated 2026 Guidelines and FAQs before applying.

  • General Information

  • Format: (000) 000-0000.
  • Are you an new applicant to the tour?*

  • 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.
  • Format: (000) 000-0000.
  • Catalog Listing — Check all mediums that apply to your work*
  • Catalog Listing — Is your studio space and parking situation wheelchair accessible?*
  • Catalog Listing — Is your studio 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 an alternative location may create a working studio by demonstrating or displaying work as defined above.)*
  • Catalog Listing — Are you sharing a studio location? (Each artist at a shared studio is required to complete an individual application and pay their individual fee.)*
  • 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.)*
  • Catalog Listing — Will you be hosting a demonstration or workshop during your tour participation?*

  • Catalog Listing Image Submissions:

    The first image you will be asked to submit is the DEFAULT image for your listing in the OSAT catalog. Choose an image of your work that you would like to represent you and your artistic practice. If your default image is too long or tall to reasonably fit within your catalog listing, SLO County Arts will crop it, use your backup image, or ask you to submit a new one.

    The second image you will be asked to submit is your BACKUP image. This image will only be used in the catalog if there is an issue with the first image you submitted. It may also be used for OSAT promotional purposes.

    Reminders:

    • Please review the file name format requests under each submission box.
    • Images MUST be jpg, jpeg, or png.
    • Square crop looks best in the catalog!
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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 2026 Open Studios Art Tour catalog. You can submit up to 3 images. Images MUST be high quality (at least 300ppi) to be considered. Professional photography preferred. The 2025 catalog featured artist-submitted images on the cover, welcome page, regional gateway pages, and as content filler! Images submitted in this section may also be used to promote the tour (artists and photographers will be credited).
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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 or other promotions.

  • Agreements and Participation Fee

  • Please read the following agreements. Indicate your understanding by initialing the box below.

    When participating in the Open Studios Art Tour you agree to the points below:

    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. 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).

    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.

    I, or a representative of my studio, will proof my catalog listing and any printed 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.

    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. 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. 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.

    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

    Registration fees are non-refundable after the application window closes and the catalog has been printed.

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        OSAT Standard Participation Fee (Card)

        Choose this option to pay online through this form. Your application will be processed immediately.

        $250.00$250.00
          
        OSAT 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.

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      • Questions?

        Contact the OSAT team at the email below:

        osat@slocountyarts.org

         

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