2025 Open Studios RETURNING Artist Application

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Name(Required)

First Last

Most recent year participating in Open Studios(Required)

CONTACT INFORMATION (for MAC correspondence only)

The following information will only be used for communication between you and MAC. It will not be shared with the public.

Mailing Address(Required)

Street Address Address Line 2 City State ZIP Code

Phone(Required)

Email(Required)

STUDIO INFORMATION (for publicity purposes)

The following information will be printed for the public in the Open Studios catalog.

Studio Building Name (if applicable)

Studio Address(Required)

Enter the address where your working studio is located. This will be used for publicity purposes

Street Address Address Line 2 City State ZIP Code

Studio Eligibility Certification(Required)

I certify that my studio is a dedicated space, and serves no other function than as an art studio

Studio Phone

Enter a contact number that you would like to share with visitors. You may leave this field blank if you do not wish to provide one.

Studio email

Enter an email address that you would like to share with visitors. You may leave this field blank if you do not wish to provide one.

Artist Website

Instagram

Facebook

Twitter

Directions from Downtown Greenville(Required)

Orient your directions as if coming from downtown Greenville. Make sure to indicate which side of the street the studio is located. If the directions on your MAC artist directory are current and accurate, write "same"

Parking Instructions(Required)

Please indicate any parking instructions or special directions. (location of parking lot, driveway, street parking, etc.)

Disability Provisions(Required)

Is your studio wheelchair accessible? If you are not certain, choose "NO."

YES

ARTIST DETAILS

Detailed information about yourself as an artist, including medium and work process.

Artist Medium(s)

Check all that apply

Clay

Digital Arts

Drawing

Fiber Arts

Glass

Jewelry

Metal

Mixed Media

Painting

Paper Arts

Photography

Printmaking

Sculpture

Wood

Answer the question below if you want to update your artist statement that is currently listed on our website directory at www.greenvillearts.com/arts-directory. If you would like to keep your artist statement on the website the same, simply write "SAME."

Artist Statement

If your MAC artist directory has your current artist statement, just write "same"

This it the "Heart" of Open Studios. Showing process is an integral part of the experience of Open Studios. It does not mean you have to demonstrate your art-making process, it means creatively providing a visual display that will explain and educate the visiting public on your process. In the same way the value of Open Studios is for the public to see an artist’s workspace, it is also about giving the public the opportunity to learn about how the art is made. As much as it is about sharing your work, it is about sharing how you make the work. This is a component of the weekend event that must be considered seriously. Not abiding by the requirement to show process can jeopardize your eligibility to participate in Open Studios in the future. For more information and ideas, contact MAC.

Artistic Process

Describe how you will show your process

IMAGE SUBMISSIONS

Is this a new studio location from last year?(Required)

If your location has changed, you will need to upload images of your new space.

YES

Studio (for new locations only)

If your answer to the above question is "YES", upload at least two images of your studio space from opposing corners. You may share up to 4 images. The more comprehensively your photos communicate the space, the better. We need to be able to get a true sense of the entire studio (make sure all 4 walls have been included among your photos). These do not need to be professional photos - they can be snapshots from your phone/digital camera. The jurying committee may request a studio visit prior to acceptance if the "validity" of the space is in question.

Drop files here or

Accepted file types: jpg, png, jpeg, Max. file size: 128 MB, Max. files: 4.

Publicity Image

Select and upload an image that will serve as your artwork example in the catalog. *Note: Images that have extreme landscape or portrait dimensions do not read well in the catalog, on the app and other publicity formats. Choose an image that is closer to a rectangle/square format. (If you have technical difficulties uploading an image, please email the image to [email protected])

Accepted file types: jpg, png, jpeg, Max. file size: 5 MB.

Publicity Image TITLE(Required)

Publicity Image MEDIUM(Required)

Publicity Image SIZE(Required)

PARTICIPATION AGREEMENT

Optional Friday Night Hours(Required)

Open Studios artists have the option to be open on Friday, November 14, 2025, from 6 - 9 pm. These hours will be in addition to the required hours of 10 am - 6 pm Saturday, November 15, and Noon - 6 pm on Sunday, November 16. Indicate below if you will be open Friday, November 14.

YES, I will be open Friday, November 14, 6 - 9 pm

NO, I will not be open Friday, November 14, 6 - 9 pm

Video for Open Studios Youtube Channel (optional)

OPTIONAL: All artists are encouraged to submit a 2-minute video that introduces themselves as an artist, their space or a tutorial video for the Open Studios YouTube channel by September 5, 2025 to [email protected]. The video is not a requirement but will increase your visibility considerably if you take advantage of this opportunity.

YES, I will be submitting a video

NO, I will not be submitting a video

Open Studios Participation Agreement(Required)

Artists must be physically present in their studio during the Open Studios hours of: Saturday, November 15, 10am - 6pm and Sunday, November 16, 12 - 6pm. Artists will show visitors the actual workspace, materials, tools and works-in-progress and will make their process visible as described in the Artistic Process section. Artists will create a safe environment for adults and children. Artists will have a minimum of 10 completed pieces of my recent, original works of art displayed. Artists will have no more than 20% of display space devoted to appropriately-labeled commercial reproductions. No other artist’s work will be displayed in a participating artist's studio. During Open Studios, artists will provide a mechanism to track all visitors to their studio and all sales attributed to the participation in Open Studios. Artists will submit these records to MAC by November 28, 2025. (Attendance and sales records help MAC in securing grants and sponsorship monies for the event. Participation in this matter is crucial to the future funding of Open Studios and will be kept confidential)

I agree to comply with the above requirements for participating in Open Studios

PAYMENT

The application fee is $200 due at the time of submission. In the event that you are not juried into Open Studios, your money will be refunded. Applications are considered incomplete and will not be accepted unless payment is received by the due date (Friday, June 20, 2025) This fee helps cover the advertising costs in the following (but not limited to) print and e-publications: The Greenville Journal, Upstate Business Journal, TOWN Magazine, Carolina Arts, GVL Today, Greenville360, Post & Courier and Fête Magazine. It also covers the cost of television ad spots, website, mobile app, catalogue printing and a direct mail piece sent to over 21,000 area households.

Open Studios Fee

Cash, checks and credit cards are accepted in person or over the phone (864-467-3132). Online payments can be made via the Application Fee Portal link on the Greenville Open Studios page. Please select your payment method and submit your application before proceeding to online payment processing. Make checks payable to "Metropolitan Arts Council" and indicate "Open Studios" in the memo line. Mail to: Greenville Open Studios, Metropolitan Arts Council, 16 Augusta Street, Greenville, SC 29601. If paying by cash, please visit the office in person.

Price:

Thank you for your interest in Open Studios! We look forward to working with you. Please click the "Submit" button below to enter your application. You will hear from us soon.

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