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East Bay Open Studios
2009
+ Directory of East Bay Arts
Artist Information
Show your art to the largest and most diverse art audience in the region.
The Directory of East Bay Arts and East Bay OPEN STUDIOS is a
straightforward way for artists at any stage in their career to get
their work seen by art patrons, curators, other artists, business
leaders, community leaders, and art enthusiasts. After nearly 30 years,
the annual East Bay Open Studios (EBOS) continues to bring visitors
from all over the Bay Area to local artists’ studios for the
opportunity to see the best art made in the East Bay today, likewise,
the publication, Directory of East Bay Art extends the reach of the
event and provides a year-long reference, a Who’s Who guide
for artists.
Published and distributed in conjunction with East Bay Open Studios,
the Directory of East Bay Arts includes artist listing, the East Bay
Arts Index -an index of local arts organizations, galleries, venues and
artist groups, and the East Bay Arts Calendar -a 12-month Arts Calendar
of significant regional art events.
Together, the Directory of East Bay Arts and East Bay OPEN STUDIOS
serve as essential resources for artists to cultivate new audiences for
their work.
ABOUT EAST BAY OPEN STUDIOS
Established in 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 that produces exhibitions, artist services
and public programs in its gallery near Oakland’s Jack London
Square. EBOS includes a Preview Exhibition at Pro Arts gallery, a
benefit Gala, the Brake for Art Tour: Art Bus Preview, artist
workshops, online
gallery and maps, networking events for artists and the Directory of
East Bay Arts, the definitive guide to regional arts, including full
color artist listings that serve as a regional catalog of working
artists and maps for self-guided tours of artists’ studios.
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Register Online Now Through
February 20, 2009
Between January and June
Pro Arts promotes East Bay Open Studios through the collective
marketing efforts of sponsors, media partners, businesses,
participating artists and advertisements in local media. Additionally,
artists are encouraged to promote their studios through additional
grassroots efforts. To ensure the integrity of the event all
announcements of any kind (postcards, fliers, e-mails, and posters)
must include the East Bay Open Studios logo (see eps link below) and
the following statement:
East
Bay Open Studios is produced by Pro Arts, a nonprofit artist-based
organization that encourages and exhibits artists’ work and
provides a venue for furthering communication in the arts. This event
connects the public with over 400 regional artists and is accompanied
by the Directory of East Bay Arts, the Preview Exhibition open May 6 -
June 15, 2009, an online gallery, and the Brake for Art Tour: Art Bus
Preview. Pro Arts produces exhibitions and events, the Youth Fellows
Initiative and public programs year-round in its gallery at 550 Second
Street Oakland, www.proartsgallery.org Media Sponsor: East Bay Express
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Event Calendar
December 19, 6 PM
Deadline: Early-Bird Registration
January 08, 6:30 PM
Workshop: Sharing Space
A workshop for artists looking for studio space or have space to share
during EBOS. Pro Arts host this gathering to make connections between
artists.
February 12,6:30 PM
Workshop: East Bay Oakland Studios 101
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 & more.
February 20, 6 PM
Deadline: Artist Registration
March 5, 6:30 PM
Workshop: Market Your Studio for Success
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.
April 23, 6:30 PM
Workshop: Installation and Securing Artwork
An introduction to installation, hanging artwork, and security for
public exhibition.
Friday-Sunday,
May 1
– 3, 12 – 6 PM
Artist
Installation: East Bay Open Studios Preview Exhibition
May
6, 12 PM
East
Bay Open Studios Preview Exhibition opens to the public
Saturday, May 10, 1 - 3 PM
Meet & Greet: Networking for Artists
June 4, 6-8 PM
Preview Gala
Tickets: Artists - $30
Exclusive VIP reception for the East Bay Open Studios Exhibition. A
formal and festive evening with live music and champagne followed by a
free reception for friends and family.
8-10 PM
Artists’ Reception
Admission: FREE
June 5, 6 PM
Brake for Art: Art Bus Preview Tour
Tickets: $75
Exclusive preview of select artist studios featured in Pro
Arts’ East Bay Open Studios. Meet artists and enjoy private
previews of studios, wine and hors d’oeuvres.
Saturday-Sunday,
June 6 & 7, 11
– 6 PM
East Bay Open Studios Weekend I
Saturday-Sunday,
June 13 & 14,
11 – 6 PM
East Bay Open Studios Weekend II
June 14, 5 PM
East Bay Open Studios Preview Exhibition closes to the public
Tuesday- Sunday,
June 16 - 21 12 - 6 PM
Artist De-installation: East Bay Open Studios 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. Late fees of $10/evening apply after June 22. Works remaining
after 30 days from the close of the Preview Exhibition may
be disposed of by Pro Arts.
Tuesday, June
23, 12 PM
Late
Pick-Up Fees Apply ($10 a day)
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Guidelines/Call for Entry
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, Emeryville, Albany, El
Cerrito, Richmond, Walnut Creek, San Ramon, Fremont, Hayward,
Livermore, etc. Artists seeking studio space for the event are
encouraged to attend Workshop: Sharing Space, Thursday, January 8, 7pm.
ENTRY
STANDARD Entry for Individual Artist Includes:
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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 open Studios dates or “Open by Appointment
Only.”
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Admission to all
workshops.
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One 20” x
20“ x 6” space in the EBOS ’08 Preview
Exhibition at Pro Arts.
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Two back-to-back
8.5” x 11” pages in the Artists Book reference
guide for gallery visitors. Content may include your artist statement,
resume, and images of your work (no originals please).
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Posters for event
distribution in your neighborhood.
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Opportunity to
pre-order event postcards with blank space artist info.
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Opportunity to
pre-order reusable outdoor event signs to grab attention and direct
studio visitors.
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Artist webpage for one
year displaying artist listing, including full color image, studio
information, and contact details.
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Image gallery of up to
8 images included on your artist webpage.—New in 2009!
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Distribution copies of
the Directory of East Bay Arts.
BOLD Entry for Individual Artist
Includes:
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Benefits of Standard
Entry plus Bold Artist Listing in the Directory. Draw more attention to
your listing with bold Text and Formatting—new in 2009!
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Personalized web
address for your artist webpage (one
year). Example db.proartsgallery.org/artists/jane.smith.php
EXPANDED
Entry for Individual Artist Includes:
LIMITED
EVENT Entry for Individual Artist Includes: (Late Registrations
received after February 20):
EBOS
in the Schools
Open to all students
(valid ID required) 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.
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ENTRY
FEES
Standard Entry: $140 +
applicable membership fee. All participants must be current members of
Pro Arts. Membership must be current through June 14, 2009. No refunds.
Discounted fees are available for Early Registration (See Entry Fee
table). Limited fee waivers extended to current members for volunteer
service, contact Pro Arts for details.
Entry:
Regular Early
Online (By 12/19/08)
Standard
$140
$125
Bold
$155
$140
Expanded
$175
$160
EBOS in the Schools $ 60
Limited Event (Late) $150
Register Now Through
February 20, 2009
MEMBERSHIP
Annual Artist
Membership Fee:
Artist | $45
Student with Valid ID | $20
Seniors (55+) | $20
Pro Arts Membership
offers unmatched benefits for artists and art supporters. Benefits
include:
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Discounts with local
retailers on printing, framing, and art supplies, such as PS Print,
Galleria Scola, and Blick Art Materials
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Zipcar discounted
membership rate and free miles for car and truck rental (Save $100)
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Subscription to
ArtSheet, Pro Arts’ newsletter
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Free admission to
professional development workshops
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Discounted tickets to
special events and performances
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Eligibility for the
Pro Arts’ critically acclaimed juried exhibitions, New
Visions, and Juried Annual. See Pro Arts website for the full
list of Membership Benefits.
DIRECTORY OF EAST BAY ARTS
Published in
conjunction with the East Bay Open Studios, the Directory of East Bay
Arts is the definitive guide to the arts in Oakland and 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. Directories are inserted into the
East Bay Express, and circulated throughout the greater Bay Area and
available at Pro Arts, galleries, cafes, bookstores, and other arts
venues beginning May.
Each artist entry includes a color image representing the
artist’s work. Images of artwork only, no logos or
advertisements (See Discounted Display Ads). Upload image 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”, rgb, 300 dpi, .jpg files only. (Note: final image size may vary due to layout.) Upload Expanded Entry descriptive text (200 characters max) online or deliver disk to Pro Arts. All content must be received by registration deadline.
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DISCOUNTED DISPLAY ADS
Individual Artist
Display Ads
Display Ad Size
1/16 page
1/8 page
1/4 page
Rate
$125
$200
$400
Discounted rates are
available to registered artists only. Individual Artist Display Ads may
be utilized by the registered artist only. For groups and
additional rates/sizes, contact David@proartsgallery.org
ONLINE GALLERY and ARTIST
WEBPAGE
Registered artists
receive a webpage, hosted at db.proartsgallery.org, as part of the East
Bay OPEN STUDIOS Online Gallery. The web page includes an artist
listing, artist statement, resume and up to 8 images. The Online
gallery includes a dynamic Map and search functions to locate artists
by name, media, and city. Personalize your URL by upgrading your entry
to Bold or Expanded. See “ENTRY”.
PREVIEW EXHIBITION
Individual artists
receive a 20” x 20” x 6” space in the
EBOS Preview Exhibition at Pro Arts Gallery. This space may be utilized
by the registered artist only. Use this space to entice visitors to
your studio by presenting original 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 is made within 30 days from the close of the
Preview Exhibition.
Artists are responsible for installing and de-installing their own
artwork. Check the Event Calendar for dates. After
de-installation there is a $10 per day late fee assessed on all
remaining artwork. Pro Arts is not responsible for unclaimed work after
de-installation. Pro Arts may discard any work remaining after 30 days
from the close of the Preview Exhibition.
ARTIST
AGREEMENT AND WAIVER
I hereby agree to the terms and conditions of Pro Arts Directory of
East Bay Arts and East Bay Open Studios as outlined herein. 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 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 publication or event.
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Register Early to Save on Registration Fees
Register Now Through
February 20, 2009
www.proartsgallery.org
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EBOS Committee
This is an opportunity to partner with Pro Arts and fellow EBOS artists committed to the success of working artists in the region. Meetings are held in the gallery every third Thursday of the month.
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Preparing For Your Event: Tips and Reminders
- Invite
your friends, family and neighbors to come by your studio. A key to
building a following is to begin with your personal
community.
- Make
sure to get the contact information of visitors. Have a guest book, or
two in strategic places. Or conduct a raffle, be creative- be sure to
build your mailing list! Use the Official Pro Arts Sign-In Sheet and be eligible for $100 in art supplies.
- Have artwork, prints,
or gift cards if appropriate for sale. Souvenir items (priced under
$20) such as postcards, bookmarks, magnets, etc. allow visitors who may
not be able to afford higher priced artwork a chance to buy from you.
- Consider the risk of theft or damage of your artwork when showing your work in public, even in your studio. Small work, such as small
sculpture, ceramics, or jewelry may be more vulnerable. Please assess
the risk of your work and take appropriate precautions.
- Plan to follow-up with any buyers to encourage further sales.
- Don't be discouraged if sales or attendance is slow! You never know what might one day turn into that big sale.
Whether
this is your first time showing or if you are an East Bay Open Studios
veteran, it's important to remember that there are many outcomes to
successful Open Studios events.
It
can take months, or sometimes years, for that person who saw your work
in the Preview Exhibition, noticed your image in the Directory, or
stopped by your studio to make the decision to buy your work. The
important thing
is that you continue to make and show your artwork, keep in touch with
the people that are interested in your work, and stay positive. Your
peer artists are a great resource for support and feedback. Stay
connected to Pro Arts and your peer network of artists.
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Sign-In Sheet and Guest Book
Help Pro Arts build the mailing list for East Bay Open Studios-- and win art supplies!
- Use the Official Pro Arts Sign-in Sheet in your Studio as one of your guest books.
- After the event return the sign-in sheet with your name on it to the gallery during de-install or mail back to Pro Arts 550 Second St. Oakland, CA 94607.
- Pro Arts will enter your name in a drawing for $100 in art supplies.
Downloadable Distribution List
Signs, Signs and More Signs!
Make it easy for visitors to find your studio! Eye-catching signs,
balloons, banners, and creative uses of the Event Poster attract
visitors. Effective signage contributes to wider public participation
which benefits everyone!
Checklist to Bring More Visitors to Your Open Studios:
- Are
your signs in key locations-- major cross-streets in and around your
area? Visitors will drive a couple of miles if the signage is visible,
and easy to follow!
- Make
sure visitors can find your studio from the nearest crossroads. Use
posters, signs, balloons or banners to lead visitors to your door!
- Ensure that your studio entrance is obvious from the street.
- Make sure your signs STAND-OUT! Do a test drive-by or ask a friend to check out your signs. BIG signs with large clear lettering are easy to read while driving. Use the Event Poster as part of your signage for consistency OR pick-up outdoor lawn signs in the gallery for $11/ea.
- Create
signs from your studio to a neighboring studio. At the end of a studio
visit refer tour-goers to the next studio nearby or that of a
colleague. Artists make sales based on the
referral of a neighboring artist.
Pick-up more Posters and Outdoor lawn signs to post in your area. Available in the gallery during
gallery hours, Tuesday-Saturday 12-6pm, Sunday 12-5pm.
NEW Outdoor Lawn Signs for East By Open Studios: Available for sale in the Gallery $11/ea.
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Upgraded Artist Web Pages
Set-up or Update your upgraded Artist Web Page
- Upload additional artwork images
- Include a Resume and Artist Statement
- Update images and details throughout the year
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