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
Name*

First NameLast Name
Contact Email*
Please use the email you check the most often—this is how most of the OSAT information will be communicated! example@example.com
Contact Phone*
Please enter the best phone number for SLO County Arts to reach you. This is for contact purposes only and will not be made public.Format: (000) 000-0000.
When do you wish to participate?*
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.
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 (where you will be showing art during the tour)*

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityState / Province

Postal / Zip Code
Catalog Listing — Phone Number (Optional)
Enter only if you would like studio visitors to be able to call you during and after the tour.Format: (000) 000-0000.
Catalog Listing — Website (Optional)
Enter according to the following format: website.com (example: slocountyarts.org). If you do not have a website, you may enter a contact email address here.
Catalog Listing — Describe your art form in THREE WORDS (no more will be permitted)*
Example: Plein Air Watercolors
CeramicsCollageDigital ArtFiber Arts / TextilesFurniture / Functional ArtGlassInk/Charcoal/Pencil/GraphicJewelryLeatherMosaicPainting - AcrylicPainting - Mixed MediaPainting - OilPainting - PastelPainting - WatercolorPainting - OtherPhotographyPrintmakingSculpture - MetalSculpture - WoodSculpture - OtherOther
YES, they are both completely wheelchair accessible.NO, one or both are not completely 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.)*

YESNO
YESNO
If you answered "YES" to sharing a studio, list the name(s) of the artists you will be sharing space 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. If you list only one artist and that artist has not completed their own application, you will not be marked as a shared studio in the catalog.
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.
YES, I plan to host a demonstration or workshop.NO, I do not plan to host a demonstration or workshop.
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!
Catalog Listing — Image Submission (DEFAULT IMAGE)*

Please format the file name using this template: OSAT2026_ArtistName_StudioLocation_1.JPG (Example: OSAT2026_JohnSmith_SanLuisObispo_1.JPG).
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Catalog Listing — Image Submission (BACKUP IMAGE)*

Please format the file name using this template: OSAT2026_ArtistName_StudioLocation_2.JPG (Example: OSAT2026_JohnSmith_SanLuisObispo_2.JPG).
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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).
Catalog Content Submission

Please format the file names using this template: FullName_PhotographerName_StudioLocation.JPG. Files must be jpg, jpeg, or png.
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I give SLO County Arts permission to use my image submission in the OSAT catalog and OSAT promotional materials.I understand that images will be selected for the catalog based on the quality of the images and the available space.
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.
Initial to agree to the above statements:*

My Products*

Early Bird Participation Fee (Card Only)

Available until April 6, 2026.

$225.00

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

Payment Methods

Credit Card

Apple Pay

Google Pay

ACH Bank Transfer

Questions?

Contact the OSAT team at the email below:

osat@slocountyarts.org

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Open Studios Art Tour 2026 Artist Application

General Information

Catalog Listing

Catalog Content Submission (Optional)

Agreements and Participation Fee

Payment Methods