2014 Autumn Art Studios Tour Application 

2014 Autumn Art Studios Tour Overview

WHAT IS THE AUTUMN ART STUDIOS TOUR?

The Autumn Art Studios Tour offers Placer County artists an exceptional forum in which to educate the public, as well as to display and sell work to art collectors, curators and patrons. It cultivates a greater public awareness of the artistic talent that exists in Placer County and offers the public the opportunity to observe artists working in their own environments.

APPLICATION DEADLINE

Complete applications must be submitted online by 5:00 pm, Thursday, March 21, 2014.  

If you do not have computer/internet access, or feel that you need help with the online application, please contact us well in advance of the deadline to assist with an online submission.

STUDIOS TOUR DATES 

Friday, Saturday & Sunday, November 7, 8 & 9   10 am - 5 pm daily

WORKSHOPS (TBD) and ART SHOOT (Feb 28 & March 1)

This year we will offer an in-depth series of workshops and Professional Art Shoots for Studios Tour artists, including PlacerArts’ online Arts Directory, Social Media, and Marketing & Professionalism. and Professional Art Shoots - Friday, Feb 28 (10am - 5pm) &  March 1 (noon to 4pm).

ORIENTATION POTLUCK (May 2)

An interactive orientation potluck for the Studios Tour will be held at The Arts Building on Monday, May 2 at 4 to 7:00pm. 

STUDIOS TOUR PREVIEW EXHIBIT (Oct 9)

The Studios Tour Preview Exhibit (a group show including one piece of work from each accepted artist) will be at The Arts Building Gallery. The Preview Show will open with a reception in conjunction with the Auburn Art Walk.

ELIGIBILITY

• All artists who have working studios on the western slope of Placer County that are suitable for public access and display may apply. (PlacerArts reserves the right to decline any studio that it deems inaccessible or unsafe to the public.)
• Year-round working studios within galleries will be considered.
• Interested artists residing in the county who do not have studios suitable for public access or display may also apply. They will be considered for participation at an approved group location.
• Only the work of accepted artists may be shown on the Studios Tour.
• All artists must create and/or update their artist profile on PlacerArts’ Arts Directory.  All jurying will be done via the Arts Directory.
• Current membership to PlacerArts is required. To renew or join new go to PlacerArts.org, or submit payment as part of this online application. 

MEDIUMS

Application open to all visual art mediums, including photography. 

Founded in 1983, PlacerArtsis the Arts Council of Placer County, a non-profit, public benefit agency, and the designated state-local partner of the California Arts Council for the County of Placer. For further information please call (530) 885-5670 or visit: PlacerArts.org

Application Instructions

 1.      DEADLINES AND FEES

• Applications must be completed online by 5 pm Friday, March 21, 2014.  (If you do not have computer/internet access, please contact us well in advance of the deadline to assist with an online submission).
• The Entry Fee is $100, payable by check, cash, or Visa/MasterCard.  
• All artists must be current members of PlacerArts. 
• Payment of Entry Fee and Membership must be received by March 21, 2014. Fees from accepted artists are non-refundable.  The entry fee will be refunded to those artists not accepted.  
• Credit Card payment of Entry Fee and Membership may be made via PayPal as part of the online application. Checks are payable to PlacerArts. Credit card payment may also be made in person or by phone.    
• All applications must be complete, with images uploaded and fees and membership paid by March 21.
• All jurying will be done via PlacerArts’ online Arts Directory. Applicants must create and/or update their artist profile at placerarts.org/directory prior to submission of this application. Images for use in Perspectives must be uploaded by March 21, 2014.  
• Following the jurying process, artists will be notified by April 20, 2014 as to acceptance. 

2.      SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS

• Insurance: All studios/artists must carry their own insurance.
• Resale Permit: Artist name and valid California resale permit number must be on your application.  If application is pending please note ‘PENDING’ in place of ‘Permit No.’, and provide permit number when received.
• PlacerArts Membership:  Applicants must be current members of PlacerArts. If you are not certain that your membership is current, please 
• Directory Profile:  Create or update an artist profile on PlacerArts’ Arts Directory. You may schedule an appointment for help with the Arts Directory by calling 530.885.5670 or emailing elora@placerarts.org.                                 

PLEASE NOTE that you will be asked in the application for your Arts Directory "Personalized Link". Please log on to your Arts Directory profile to get this information before starting the application process. You can also see it in the upper right when viewing your profile from the Arts Directory page.

3.      MAP & DIRECTIONS   

• New Applicants:  Include clear, concise directions from a major highway or major intersection. Use Freeway Exit Number. Use map direction from freeway exit (North/South/East/West) then use Right/Left.

Sample: I-80 to Elm Ave (Exit 119C) East on Elm, right on High St., right on East Placer, left on Almond St. 175 Almond St., Auburn. (530) 887.8216

• 2013 Tour Participants:  If last year’s map was correct and no new access roads have been built nearby no action is needed, please enter “Same as 2013” in the Directions section.
• NOTE: If you live in a gated community or have community codes, covenants and regulations, please check with your Homeowners’ Association regarding possible restrictions before applying.

4.      IMAGES

We suggest you upload images prior to submitting your application.  Please review this section before uploading your images for the file naming protocol for the digital files which must be done before file upload. A well-lit, high quality images will enhance your listing and should be used whenever possible. Take advantage of one of the professional art shoots for high-quality images. 

A. Images of your work for the catalog and jury process (required). 

• 2 Color images, 300 ppi, jpg format to be cropped to 2” square
• Upload to your Arts Directory profile: http://www.PlacerArts.org/director
• File name format = LastName_FirstName_Titleof Work.jpg

Need assistance please refer to the User Guide  http://www.zoomaru.net/guides/DirectoryUserGuidev2.pdf  or

call PlacerArts at 530 (885-5670) to schedule an appointment for assistance. 

You may submit information about the images, such as medium and size, when uploading. On your application, please list the titles of the two images you wish to be considered for your Studios Tour application and publication.

B. Optional: High resolution image of you working in your studio to be considered for Perspectives On Arts fall edition or other publicity opportunities.  

• Image(s), 300 ppi at 8.5", jpg, png or gif formats accepted,
• Upload to http://www.placerarts.org/ics Login username is aast2014 and password is aast2014
• File name format = LastName_FirstName_W.jpg (or .png or .gif as appropriate)

These images may be horizontal, vertical or square format and should be high resolution; 300 ppi at 8.5" wide. You may submit information about the images when uploading.  These images will be used for publicity and media publications so take advantage of the free opportunity. Tips for image selection; candid shots, working in studio, etc.

 

• Please be sure that your artist statement on the Arts Directory represents you well, as this is what the jury will consider and it is used in press development. Be dynamic in your description of your art, your background and your artistic philosophy.  You may include education, awards, current shows or private collections.  Tips for writing a compelling artist statement are available from PlacerArts.  
• All publicity about the Studios Tour refers readers to the Arts Directory for more information about individual artists.   

6.      VOLUNTEER

• Every artist is expected to volunteer 4 to 6 hours on Studios Tour committee or subcommittee. Please mark your volunteer preference on the application. 

7.      CALIFORNIA SELLERS PERMIT

It is the responsibility of artists who sell their work to hold a valid sellers permit and to pay sales tax on all sales from their studio.  If you need information, you may call the Board of Equalization at 1-800-400-7115 or visit their website: www.boe.ca.gov/info/reg.htm

TO COMPLETE YOUR APPLICATON YOU MUST CHOOSE ONE OF THE FOLLOWING:

"PAY BY CHECK", then click the REGISTER button. You may also choose this option if you prefer to call PlacerArts with your credit card number.

OR "PAY BY PAY PAL", then click the Pay Pal button.

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