East Bay Open Studios '06

June 3, 4, 10 & 11

Artist Information & Registration

Registration to be included in the Map and Directory has now ended; however, artists are still welcome to participate in EBOS by registering online or in person to be included in the Preview Exhibition and to have a listing online. Please contact us for more information: info@proartsgallery.org

Upcoming dates to put on your calendar:

• Preview Exhibition Opens to the Public, Wednesday, May 3rd, Noon
• Meet and Greet Reception for EBOS Artists, Saturday, May 13th, 1-6pm
• EBOS Map and Directory distributed in the East Bay Express, Wednesday, May 31st
• Preview Gala Event, Thursday, June 1st, 6-8pm Tickets on sale.
• Artists Reception, Thursday, June 1st, 8-10pm FREE
• Art Bus Preview Tour, Friday, June 2nd, 6pm Tickets on sale.
• Open Studios Weekends, June 3, 4, 10. and 11 from 11am-6pm

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 member driven 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 East Bay Open Studios Map & Directory for self-guided public tours of artists' studios.

Click here to register for East Bay Open Studios '06

Artist Proofing
Downloadable Prospectus
Advertising and Sponsorship Information
Self Promotion for EBOS 2006
Calendar & Deadlines
Events & Workshops
Guidelines
EBOS Online Gallery
EBOS in the Schools

Artist Proofing:

Proofing of the 2006 Map and Directory listings has now closed. We can no longer accept changes, corrections, or additions to our Map and Directory. Thank you.

Download EBOS Artists Information and Registration Prospectus below:

East Bay Open Studios '06 Artists Information and Registration

Advertising and Sponsorship Information

Great opportunity to advertise to an enthusiastic and knowledgeable East Bay audience of over 80,000 through distribution in the free weekly publication of the East Bay Express, 1,000 locally canvased posters, 3,000 postcards and 5,000 attendees at the annual Gala and Preview exhibition at Pro Arts. DEADLINE: February 12, 2006.

Downloadable Advertising and Sponsorship Information

Self Promotion for EBOS 2006

If you are creating announcements of any kind (postcards, flyers, e-mails, press releases or posters) you must include the Pro Arts logo and the following statement: "East Bay Open Studios 2006 features up to 500 artists. Pro Arts produces this annual event, along with the Preview Exhibition located at 550 Second Street in Oakland's Jack London Square. This event is sponsored by the City of Oakland and the East Bay Express.

Download the Pro Arts logo here.

Calendar & Deadlines

EVENTS & WORKSHOPS

Sharing Space / Thurs Jan. 12 / 7PM FREE

A workshop for artists who are looking for studio space or have space to share during EBOS. Pro Arts hosts a gathering to make connections between artists.

East Bay Open Studios 101 / Thurs Feb. 23 / 7PM FREE

A primer for first-time EBOS participants - those wanting a refresher course are also encouraged to attend. Topics include the preview exhibition and EBOS Map & Directory, online gallery, prepping your studio and more!

Marketing Your Studio for Success / Thurs Mar. 16 / 7PM FREE

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.

Online Map & Directory Proofing / Tues-Sun Mar. 22-26

Five days to proof your map and directory listing and location online. Artists are responsible to verify their listing information. More details will be posted on www.proartsgallery.org

Online Gallery with MesArt.com / Sat Apr. 1 / 1-2PM FREE

Learn how to increase visitors to your studio and interest in your work by creating an online web presence.

Artist Installation: EBOS Preview Exhibition  Thurs-Sun, Apr. 27-30 / 12-6PM

See Guidelines for details.

Meet & Greet Receptions / Sat May 13 / 1-6PM FREE

Artists Networking Opportunities by Neighborhood - See times below.

1-2pm: El Sobrante, Richmond, San Pablo, North and South El Cerrito, Albany, North Berkeley

2-3pm: West Berkeley, Central Berkeley

3-4pm: Emeryville, Rockridge, Temescal, Montclair, West Oakland

5-6pm: Downtown Oakland, Jack London Square, Lake Merritt, Alameda, East Oakland,

Pleasanton, San Ramon

EBOS Preview Gala / Thurs, Jun 1 / 6-8PM Artists: $20

Exclusive Preview of East Bay Open Studios Exhibition. A formal and festive evening with live music and champagne to celebrate East Bay arts.

EBOS Artists Reception / Thurs, Jun 1 / 8-10PM FREE

Come celebrate East Bay Open Studios and East Bay artists with friends and family!

EBOS Art Bus Preview Tour / Fri, Jun 2 / 6PM $75

Exclusive Preview of select artist studios featured in Pro Arts’ East Bay Open Studios. Meet artists and enjoy private previews of artist studios, wine and hors d'oeuvres.

East Bay Open Studios Weekend I Sat & Sun, Jun 3-4 / 11AM-6PM

East Bay Open Studios Weekend II Sat & Sun, Jun 10-11 / 11am-6PM

Preview Exhibition Deinstallation / Tues-Sat, Jun 20-24 / 12-6PM

Artists must make arrangements to pick up their work from the Preview Exhibition between June 20 - 24.  Artists must present photo ID to retrieve the work. If someone else is to pick up work on your behalf, prior arrangements must be made by sending an email to info@proartsgallery.org. Works will not be released otherwise. Handling fees of $10/evening apply after June 24. Works left after July 18 will be disposed of by Pro Arts.

Guidelines

Eligibility: Any artist may participate in East Bay Open Studios. You must list a studio, home

or exhibition space in the East Bay to register. If you need to find a place to show your work during EBOS, consider attending the Sharing Space Workshop at Pro Arts on Thursday, January 12 at 7pm.

Membership: All participants must be current members of Pro Arts. Membership must be renewed if it expires prior to June 18, 2005. Annual Artist Memberships: $45; Student with Valid ID and Seniors (55+) Memberships: $20

Membership Benefits:

• Eligibility for East Bay Open Studios, Pro Arts Juried Annual and New Visions
• Exhibition opportunities for off-site exhibitions and in the Gallery Store
• Inclusion in the Pro Arts Artist Directory
• One year subscription to A Work in Progress, Pro Arts Quarterly Newsletter
• Advance notice of call for entry and invitations to Pro Arts exhibition openings andpublic programs, including members only events
• Discounts for workshops and events
• 10% discount on all gallery purchases, at The Art Store and Galleria Scola.

Entry Fees: Early Online Registration until December 31: $95; Online Registration January 1 - February 12: $110; Paper Registration: $125; EBOS in the Schools/Student: $45. No refunds.

Late Registration: Artists who miss the registration deadline may attend workshops, participate in the Preview Exhibition and in the virtual gallery online for a $125 fee. These artists will not be listed in the EBOS Map & Directory.

Promotion: Announcements of any kind (postcards, fliers, e-mails, press releases or posters) must include the East Bay Open Studios logo (available online) and the following statement: "East Bay Open Studios '06 features up to 500 artists. Pro Arts produces this annual event, along with the Preview Exhibition at 550 Second Street near Oakland's Jack London Square."

To learn more about advertising in the EBOS '06 Map & Directorysend an email to info@proartsgallery.org

Ad deadline: February 12, 2006.

Images for the EBOS '06 Map & Directory: Upload images online by logging into 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 1/2" x 1/2", CMYK, 300 dpi, .jpg files only. Images must be received by registration deadline: February 12, 2006 at 5pm. Disks will not be returned. For those who require assistance a computer kiosk at Pro Arts will be available to assist with uploading your image to the database.

Participation Benefits:

• Listing in the EBOS '06 Map & Directory. This publication lists your name, medium, studio location, website, email address, phone number and participation dates.
• Inclusion of a thumbnail image of your work in the EBOS '06 Map & Directory.
• Free admission to workshops
• One 20" x 20" space in the EBOS '06 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 20" x 20" 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% ofsale price. If your work sells, payment will be made within 30 days from the close of the exhibition.
• Two back-to-back 8.5" x 11" pages in the EBOS 06 Artists Book. This book is a reference guide for many gallery visitors. Content may include your artist statement, resume, images of your work (no originals please), etc.
• Free Studio Location Poster to mark the exterior entrance to your studio and demonstrate your support for the largest art event in the area.
• Free EBOS 106 posters and announcements for distribution in your neighborhood.
• Inclusion in the EBOS 106 online gallery.

EBOS Online Gallery

MesArt.com will exhibit EBOS artists' work on the internet free for six months from the activation date. Artists will have their own personalized web address with up to 9 images, EBOS directory information, resume and biography, personal photo, artwork description, e-commerce, guest book, link to another personal website, link to launch e-mail and contact information. Self-setup is free with digital images. MesArt will digitize slides, photos and text pages for $3 per item. To take advantage of MesArt digitizing services, send items to MesArt.com, P.O. Box 31804, San Francisco, CA 94131-0804 www.mesart.com/openstudio

• Self-setup anytime until May 1, 2006
• Go to the EBOS page on www.proartsgallery.org and click link to Online Gallery
• Step-by-step instructions available
• Contact Tatiana Lyskova at tatiana@mesart.com or 415/641-4867

EBOS in the Schools

Eligibility: School groups must be from a visual arts class or department in an East Bay college or university, each artist must be a current member of Pro Arts through June 18, 2006 and must identify the same school address and studio location.

$45 Per Student Includes: One virtual gallery URL, one exhibition space in the EBOS '06 Preview Exhibition, two back-to-back pages in the Artists' Book. All members of the group are eligible for free admission to workshops. Student groups must fill out one Registration Form per group and send it in with full payment for each artist. Incomplete group registrations and those not paid in full will be returned. No changes or additions can be made to group registrations once submitted to Pro Arts.