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East Bay Open Studios 2008
& Directory of East Bay Arts
Artist Information
OVERVIEW
Since 1979, East Bay Open Studios (EBOS) is the largest art event in the East Bay drawing over 50,000 visitors during the first two weekends in June. EBOS is produced by Pro Arts, a nonprofit artist-based organization with a gallery near Oakland's Jack London Square. EBOS includes a Preview Exhibition at Pro Arts gallery, a fundraiser Gala event, a preview art bus tour, artist workshops, an online gallery with works available for sale, Meet & Greet receptions for artists by neighborhood and The Directory of East Bay Arts, the definitive guide to the visual arts in the East Bay. This annual publication includes full color artist listings and maps to highlight the region's working artists and facilitate free self-guided tours of artist studios in East Bay area cities such as Berkeley, Oakland, Emeryville, Pinole, Orinda, Moraga, Richmond, Albany, El Cerrito, Walnut Creek, Dublin, Livermore, Hayward, San Leandro, Martinez and Benicia.
Marketing and Promotion
Logo for printing
Calendar
Downloadable Prospectus
Guidelines
Tag line for printed announcements and postcards:
East Bay Open Studios is produced by Pro Arts, a nonprofit artist-based organization that nurtures the diverse cultural communities of the East Bay by exhibiting artists’ work and providing a venue for furthering communication in the arts. This event features over 400 artists and is accompanied by the Directory of East Bay Arts, the Preview Exhibition open May 6-June 15, 2008, an online gallery, the Brake for Art Tour: Art Bus Preview, Artists’ Reception and Preview Gala. Pro Arts produces exhibitions and events year-round in its gallery at 550 Second Street near Oakland’s Jack London Square. For more information visit www.proartsgallery.org.
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Pro Arts produces East Bay Open Studios–the largest and longest-running art event in the region with over 400 artists participating and drawing an audience of 50,000 annually. Pick up The Directory of East Bay Arts for full artist listings and visit the EBOS Preview Exhibition, May 6 – June 15 at Pro Arts, 550 Second Street, Oakland. For more information visit www.proartsgallery.org
Calendar
Deadline: Artist Registration
February 9
Workshop: East Bay Open Studios 101
February 28, 7 pm
An introduction for first-time EBOS participants and those wanting a refresher course. Topics include Preview Exhibition, Directory of East Bay Arts, online gallery, prepping your studio and more.
Workshop: Market Your Studio For Success
March 27, 7 pm
This is a special opportunity to learn how to make EBOS a personal success. Meet other participating artists who have successfully promoted themselves and their neighboring artists. Topics include: event promotion, studio preparation, publicity and more.
Artist Installation
Friday - Sunday, May 2 - 4, 12-6pm
Meet & Greet (See breakdown of times by Neighborhood/City)
Saturday, May 10, 12-6 PM
1-2 pm Crockett, Pinole, Kensington, Richmond, El Cerrito, El Sobrante and Albany
2-3 pm Berkeley
3-4 pm Emeryville, Rockridge, Temescal, West Oakland, Piedmont, Layfayette and Moraga
5-6pm Downtown Oakland, Jack London Square, Lake Merritt, Alameda, East Oakland, Castro Valley and Hayward
Preview Gala
Thursday, June 5, 6-8pm,
Tickets: $20 Artists | $55 General | $100 Sponsor (Includes 2 Gala Tickets or 1 Gala AND 1 Art Bus Ticket)
Artist Reception
Thursday, June 5, 8-10pm, FREE ADMISSION
East Bay Open Studios Weekend I
Saturday & Sunday, June 7 & 8, 11-6pm
East Bay Open Studios Weekend II
Saturday & Sunday, June 14 & 1115, 11-6pm
Artist Deinstallation
Tuesday - Saturday, June 17 - 21, 12-6pm
Late Pick-Up Fees Apply ($10 a day)
Sunday, June 22, 12pm
Guidelines
ELIGIBILITY
Any artist may participate in East Bay Open Studios and the Directory of East Bay Arts. Artists must have a studio, home or exhibition space in an East Bay Area city, such as Oakland, Berkeley, Richmond, Walnut Creek, San Ramon, Benicia, Hayward, Livermore, etc.
If you need a place to show your work for EBOS, attend the Sharing Space Workshop on Thursday, January 10, 7pm.
ENTRY
Standard Entry Includes:
- Listing in the full color Directory of East Bay Arts. The Directory lists artist name,
medium, color image, studio location, website, email address, phone number and participation dates, if any.
- Admission to all workshops.
- One 20” x 20“ x 6” space in the EBOS ’08 Preview Exhibition at Pro Arts.
- Two back-to-back 8.5” x 11” pages in the EBOS ‘08 Artists Book. This book is a
reference guide for gallery visitors. Content may include your artist statement, resume, images of your work (no originals please), etc.
- Studio Location Poster to mark the exterior entrance to your studio and demonstrate
your particpation in the largest art event in the reigion.
- Event Posters for distribution in your neighborhood.
- EBOS ’08 Postcards.
- Inclusion in the online gallery hosted by Pro Arts.
- 50 copies of the Directory of East Bay Arts for distribution.
Bold Entry Includes:
Benefits of Standard Entry plus Bold Artist Listing in the Directory. Draw more attention to your listing with bold text!
Expanded Entry Includes:
Benefits of Bold Entry plus Expanded Artist Listing in the Directory with 3 lines of descriptive text (200 character maximum).
Limited Event Entry
(Late Registrations received after February 9):
Benefits of Standard Entry excluding listing in the Directory of East Bay Arts; other exclusions may apply, contact Pro Arts for complete description. Late entries will NOT be listed in the published Directory.
EBOS in the Schools
Students must be from a visual arts class or department in an East Bay college or university participating as a class; each artist must identify the same school address as their studio location. All other eligibility requirements apply. $45 per Student Includes all benefits of Standard Entry.
ENTRY FEES
All participants must be current members of Pro Arts. Membership must be current through June 15, 2007. Standard Entry: $125 + applicable membership fee. No refunds. Discounted fees are available for Early and Online Registration (See Entry Fee table). Limited fee waivers extended to current members for volunteer service, contact Pro Arts for details.
Early Online Deadline January 28, 2007
Standard Entry | Bold Entry | Expanded Entry $ 95 $110 $125
Online Registration
Standard Entry | Bold Entry | Expanded Entry $110 $130 $145
Regular
Standard Entry | Bold Entry | Expanded Entry $135 $160 $175
EBOS in the Schools $45
Limited Event Entry (LATE REGISTRATION) $125
MEMBERSHIP
Annual Membership Fee: Artist $45; Student with Valid ID $20; and Seniors (55+) : $20
Pro Arts Membership offers unmatched benefits in supporting community art for artists and art supporters. See Pro Arts website for the full list of Membership Benefits
PREVIEW EXHIBITION
Each participating artist receives a 20” x 20” x 6” space in the EBOS ’08 Preview Exhibition at Pro Arts. Use this space to entice visitors to your studio by presenting original examples of your work, or high quality reproductions. Artists who plan thoughtful presentations in their space consistently receive more visitors to their studios. Sales from the Preview Exhibition are encouraged, therefore Pro Arts suggests hanging available work. Artists receive 60% of sale price. If your work sells, payment will be made within 30 days from the close of the exhibition. Preview Exhibition artwork needs to be picked up between June 17 - 21, 12 Noon - 6PM. After June 21 there will be a $10 per day late fee. Pro Arts will discard any work left after July 15.
DIRECTORY OF EAST BAY ARTS
The EBOS Map & Directory is now the Directory of East Bay Arts, the definitive guide to the visual arts in the East Bay. This annual publication includes full color artist listings and maps to highlight the region's working artists and facilitate free self-guided tours of artist studios. The Directory (circ. 80,000) is inserted into the East Bay Express, circulated throughout the greater Bay Area and available at Pro Arts, galleries, cafes, bookstores, and other arts venues from April to June. Each Artist Listing includes a color image representing the artist's work (no logos or advertisements, please). Upload images online by logging into the EBOS registration or deliver a disk with formatted image to Pro Arts. Label disks with artist's name, studio location and contact information. Images must be formatted 2” x 2”, cmyk, 300 dpi, .jpg files only. (Note: final image size may vary due to format.) Upload Expanded Entry descriptive text (200 characters max) online or deliver disk to Pro Arts. All content must be received by registration deadline: February 9, 2008 at 5pm.
DISPLAY ADVERTISEMENTS
Display Ads are Offered in Addition to Artist Entry.
Display Ad 1/8 page: $200 | 1/6 page: $300 | 1/4 page: $550
More on advertising in the DIrectory of East Bay Arts online at www.proartsgallery.org or email to info@proartsgallery.org.
PROMOTION
Between January and June 2008 Pro Arts promotes EBOS ‘08 through the collective marketing efforts of sponsors, media partners, businesses and participating artists. Artists are encouraged to promote their studios through additional grassroot efforts. To ensure the integrity of the event all announcements of any kind (postcards, fliers, e-mails, press releases and posters) must include the East Bay Open Studios logo (available online) and the following statement:
"East Bay Open Studios is produced by Pro Arts, a nonprofit artist-based organization that supports the diverse cultural communities of the East Bay by exhibiting artist's work and providing a venue for furthering communication in the arts. This event features over 400 artists and is accompanied by The Directory of East Bay Arts, the Preview Exhibition open May 6 - June 15, 2008, an online gallery, the Brake for Art: Art Bus Tour, Artists' Reception and Preview Gala. Pro Arts produces exhibitions and events year-round in its gallery at 550 Second Street near Oakland's Jack London Square. More info online at www.proartsgallery.org"
ARTIST AGREEMENT AND WAIVER
I herby agree to the terms and conditions of Pro Arts EBOS as outlined herein. I understand that if I host other artists, or if I am hosted by another artist, each must be a registered EBOS participant. I understand that there are no refunds on registration and membership fees. I agree to indemnify, defend and hold harmless Easy Bay Open Studios and Pro Arts, its officers, agents and employees for any and all liabilities, claims, errors, omissions, losses, accidents and expenses caused by, arising out of, or in connection with, either directly or indirectly, the East Bay Open Studios event.
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