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Entry |
After 12/18 |
Early Bird/Before 12/18 |
Standard |
$140 |
$125 |
Bold |
$155 |
$140 |
Expanded |
$175 |
$160 |
Limited (Late) |
$150 |
Pro Arts Membership offers unmatched benefits in supporting regional art for artists and public audiences.
Membership Fees |
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Artist |
$45 |
Senior (55+) |
$20 |
Student w. ID |
$20 |
Terms of Agreement: I hereby agree to the terms and conditions of Pro Arts, the Directory of East Bay Arts, and East Bay Open Studios as outlined in the program description. I understand that if I host other artists, or if I am hosted by another artist, each must be a registered participant. I understand that there are no refunds on registration and membership fees. I understand that participation is contingent on upholding and abiding by all terms and conditions. I agree to indemnify, defend and hold harmless East 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, East Bay Open Studios, Directory of East Bay Arts. Pro Arts reserves the right to photograph the artist, event space and artwork for publicity, documentation, and fundraising purposes. Terms subject to change.
Saturday, January 19, 2013, 2pm
Workshop: Sharing Space and Artist Networks
A workshop that provides a structured forum for artists to connect to other artists. Topics include: Building and connecting artist networks, and matching artists looking for studio space with artists that have space to share for this year's East Bay Open Studios.
Saturday, February 9, 2013, 2pm
Workshop: East Bay Open Studios 101
An introduction for first-time East Bay Open Studios participants and those wanting a
refresher course. Topics include Preview Exhibition, Directory of East
Bay Arts, online gallery, prepping your studio & more.
Friday, February 15, 2013
Deadline: Artist Registration
Saturday, March 9, 2013, 2pm
Workshop: Market Your Studio for Success
This is a special opportunity to learn how to make East Bay Open Studios 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.
Saturday, April 20, 2013, 2pm
Workshop: Installation and Securing Artwork
An introduction to installation, hanging artwork, and security for
public exhibition.
Friday, April 26, 2013, 11am-7pm and Saturday, April 27, 2013, 11am-5pm
Artist Installation: East Bay Open Studios Preview Exhibition
Tuesday, April 30 through Sunday, June 9, 2013
Preview Exhibition
Friday, May 3, 2013
Preview Party : 5-7pm; Artists' Reception: 7-9pm
Preview Party Fundraiser Artist Ticket: $30;
Artists' Reception: FREE
Exclusive VIP reception for the East Bay Open Studios Exhibition. A
formal and festive evening with live music followed by a
free reception for friends and family.
Saturday, June 1 and Sunday, June 2, 2013, 11am-6pm
East Bay Open Studios Weekend I
Saturday, June 8 and Sunday, June 9, 2013, 11am-6pm
East Bay Open Studios Weekend II
Tuesday, June 11 through Friday, June 14, 10am-5pm and Saturday, June 15, 11am-4pm
Artist Deinstallation: Preview Exhibition
Artists must present photo ID to retrieve the work. Your work will not
be released to anyone other then yourself unless prior arrangements are
made. Artworks not picked up
by the last day of de-installation accrue a $10 penalty per day for
a maximum of 5 business days. After 5 business days all unclaimed
artworks are considered abandoned and may be sold to recoup penalties
or donated to community partners.
The Directory of East Bay Arts is the definitive guide to the arts in the East Bay. Artists participating in Open Studios receive a full color artist listing and map marker to highlight their studio and facilitate self-guided tours. 60,000 copies of the Directory are distrubted across the Bay Area, including targeted distribution to curators, gallerists and arts professionals.
View the 2012 Directory of East Bay Arts
Each listing includes:
Color Artwork Image: 2" x 2" (Images must be formatted 2" x 2", RGB, 300 dpi, .jpg files only. Images of artwork only, no logos or advertisements)
Artist Name, Studio Name, and Studio Address
Artist Phone, Email, and Website
Studio Number and Map Reference
Open Studio Dates; or, “Open by Appointment Only"; or "Listing Only/Private Studio”
Media
OPTIONAL Upgrade your entry and receive a BOLD listing or expanded descriptive text (200 characters maximum)
Individual artists who participate in East Bay Open Studios have the opportunity to purchase discounted artist ads in the Directory of East Bay Arts.
Discounted Ad Rates for Artists |
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1/16 Page Ad |
$125 |
1/8 Page Ad |
$200 |
1/4 Page Ad |
$400 |
All discounted artist ads are: 1.) Available to promote registered artists only;
2.) Subject to Ad Placement Terms
Learn about the Networked Artist Promotion & FREE Ads
Artists participating in Open Studios receive a 16" x 16" x 4" exhibition space in the Preview Exhibition at Pro Arts' downtown Oakland gallery. As well as installing art, artists may leave cards for distribution in the card rail and two back-to-back 8.5” x 11” pages for the Artist Book. Page content may include an artist statement, resume and images of your work.
Artists wishing to learn more about the Preview Exhibition are encouraged to attended the workshop Installation and Securing Artwork, Saturday, April 20, 2013, 2pm.
Registered artists receive a web page visible via the Online Artist Gallery on Pro Arts' website. Web pages can be updated anytime throughout the year. This is a great opportunity to promote your work and drive traffic to your own website.
Web pages include:
Incentives for networked artist!
To encourage artist networking and community building Pro Arts is offering FREE ads in the 2013 Directory of East Bay Arts. All participating artists are eligible. Everyone benefits: larger audiences, more support, more sales potential, and more resources for successful Open Studios.
How to qualify:
At the time of your registration for Open Studios include your group/neighborhood/network in the entry listing. Groups may be based on location, neighborhood, media, affiliation, shared interests - it's up to you! A minimum of 5 registrations with the same group name qualify for a free 1/16 ad. Ads are upgraded to 1/8, 1/4, and 1/2 page based on the number of registered artists in the network.
Please note that artists must identify their network at time of registration. Upgrades are not available. For more info about network groups, attend Workshop: Sharing Space and Artist Networks, Saturday, January 19, 2013, 2-3pm.
FREE Ad Size |
Number of Networked Artists |
1/16 Page Ad |
5 Artists |
1/8 Page Ad |
10 Artists |
1/4 Page Ad |
15 Artists |
1/2 Page Ad |
30 Artists |
Full Page Ad |
50 Artists |
All discounted and promotional ads including individual artist ads and networked artist ads are: 1.) Available to promote registered artists only; 2.) Subject to Ad Placement Terms; 3.) Free Networked Artist Ads must reasonably identify each participating artist in the group.
