Table of Contents

On this page:

• Updating Your Application
• The Board
• Important Events
• Community
• Current and Past Newsletters
• Coordinators and Distributors
• Publicity and Promotion
• Liability Insurance
• Educational Program
• Deals and Discounts
• Volunteer Jobs
• Tour Guide Sales
• Open Studios Signage
• Event Guest Book
• Valentines
• Artist Survey
• Future Participation
• Important Forms and Links

Updating Your Application

On the rare occasion that you may need to change your application information (for example, your email address has changed), log in here to update your information.

Please note that after May 28, 2010, it will be impossible to make changes to your application.

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The Board

To see the current list of board members, please go to the About page.

Interested in joining the board? Become a board member or committee chair; positions are available for both artists and non-artists. Please contact any of the board members listed in the About page to find out more about these positions.

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Important Events

There are two Workshops, both at Multnomah Art Center; you can find directions to MAC here.

May 25 Workshop, 7-9 PM, Multnomah Art Center

Even if you are a returning artist, it is in your best interests to attend the summer workshops. Please come!

Focus of the May 25 Workshop:

• Proof-read your address/directions and make sure the right image is in the Tour Guide (this is your only chance to do this)
• Meet your volunteer committee, the board members who are already working to make this year another success, and other Member Artists
• Receive key information to help you get started preparing for the event
• Enjoy free pizza across the street at the Lucky Lab Brew Pub after the workshop

July 27 Workshop, 7-9 PM, Multnomah Art Center

Focus of the July 28 Workshop:

• Co-ordinate event logistics
• Pick up your complimentary postcards, Tour Guides and other materials
• Hear presentations on improving the demonstrations in your studio
• Gain helpful tips on signage, marketing and promotion
• Learn how to make the most of your Portland Open Studios experience
• Enjoy the opportunity to network with your fellow Member Artists
• More free pizza across the street at the Lucky Lab Brew Pub after the workshop

Community

Join current and past Portland Open Studios artists on Facebook's Portland Open Studios Group. This is a group for artists only; you will be approved and confirmed. If you are a fan of Portland Open Studios, please follow the Facebook link on our Home page

Current and Past Newsletters

Coordinators and Distributors

Signs, Tour Guides and postcards can be picked up from:

Julie Blackman
Thurman Street Studios @ 2774 NW Thurman Street
Portland, OR 97210
H: 503.223.5421
C: 503.887.9215
Studio: 503.228.2477

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Publicity and Promotion

Publicity for Your Exhibitions

We are happy to help current Portland Open Studios member artists publicize their exhibitions. Artist membership runs from June through May of the following year, and during this time, if you would like Portland Open Studios to help publicize the events on our blog, Facebook and Twitter pages, please fill out this exhibition form; you'll also need to email one image, no wider than 450 pixel wide to Careen Stoll, .

Please note that we reserve the last 2 weeks of September through the 3rd weekend of October for Portland Open Studios publicity only. During these 5 weeks, we will not publicize outside events.

For all other publicity and promotion related issues, please contact the Communications Chair, Careen Stoll,

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Liability Insurance

It is strongly advised that all working artists carry liability insurance for their studio space as part of their own business practice. The Portland Open Studios Liability/Safety Form that is a part of your application process serves to release and protect Portland Open Studios, its Board and employees, and the other participating artists from anything that happens in your studio; it does not protect you from personal and/or business liability in any way for what happens in your studio. That is your responsibility to address with your own insurance agent.

See a list of agents who can help you acquire liability insurance for your studio.

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Educational Program

If you're interested and willing to commit to mentoring a high school art student during and perhaps beyond Portland Open Studio weekends, please contact Allen Schmertzler, .

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Deals & Discounts

Portland Open Studios is always looking for ways to serve our artists and towards that goal, we have worked out special discounts for Portland Open Studios artists with the following services:

Photography

Dale Leix of Today's Photo has been recommended by several Portland Open Studios artists who have used his Artwork Portfolio Services. He photographs both 2D and 3D work and offers reasonable rates based on size and number of pieces. In addition, he's offering 2010 Portland Open Studios artists a 15% discount (new clients only). Please see Today's Photo for more information.

Panels and Pedestals

Matt McCalmont of Art Substrates is an artist and a craftsman who's been making custom panels and pedestals for fellow artists since 2001. His panels are reasonably priced and beautifully crafted. To our delight, he is offering a 10% discount to all 2010 Portland Open Studios artists from now until the time of the event (through October 117, 2010). Please see Art Substrates for more information.

Framing

Mark Randall Picture Framer is offering 2010 Portland Open Studios artists a special Frame & Mat Package: 1” wood framing, mat, glass, backing and labor—16x20 to 18x24 for $45 up to 24 x 36 for $70. Black, cherry, mahogany, expresso, natural, walnut, etc. Wholesale prices for artists, free delivery in PDX metro area. Contact: 732 Clara Ct. Lake Oswego, OR 97034, phone 503-880-9295 or email , or connect at www.facebook/mark.frameworld.

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Volunteer Jobs

Portland Open Studios cannot happen without your volunteer help. Members of the community can also help, and their help will be much appreciated. Contact our Volunteer Coordinator, Shawn Demarest, .

Here's a list of volunteer jobs.

It is important that you keep track of your volunteer hours. Log in to record your volunteer hours and duties.

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Tour Guide Sales

The Tour Guides retail for $15 each and are sold through participating artists, mail-order, regional retail outlets and art events around the Portland metro area. Portland Open Studios activities are solely funded by the sale of Tour Guides and artists' Participation Fees. Tour Guide sales are critical to keeping the artists fees as low as possible.

For more information about Tour Guide sales, please read the following three sections.

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Tour Guide Sales
10/$100 Supporters

Retailer, participating artists and the general public can become Supporters by purchasing the Tour Guides wholesale at 10 for $100 (“10/$100”) and reselling them for $15 each. Become a Supporter and be listed on our website.

Portland Open Studios offers free delivery of these Tour Guides.

To become a Supporter, please follow this link, fill out the information form and continue onto payment page from there:

Find out more about the program here.

If you prefer to write a check, print out the Tour Guide Order Form and follow the instructions.

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Tour Guide Sales
5/$50
Artists Only

For participating artists only, we also offer the option to purchase packs of 5 Tour Guides at the wholesale price of $50.

You may choose to give away these Tour Guides or to resell them. If you resell them, please resell them at the $15 retail price.

If you purchase the 5/$50 packs before July 15, they will be delivered to you on our July 27 Workshop, along with your 5 complimentary Tour Guides. After July 27, they can be picked up from the East and West Side Distributors (see above).

Please use the PayPal button below.

You do not need a PayPal account to pay online—PayPal accepts credit card payments without an account.

If the name on the PayPal account or credit card is not the name of the participating artist, please note the artist's name when you check out by selecting the “Add special instructions to the merchant” link:

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Tour Guide Sales
Events

Portland Open Studios sell Tour Guides at various art events around the Portland metro area. These are staffed by participating artists.

To sell Tour Guides at an event, please use this basic Tour Guide Sales & Events form.

Open Studios Signage

Each artist will receive 3 to 4 pre-printed signs; blank signs will also be available. Here are some tips on putting up your signs during the Portland Open Studios weekend.

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Event Guest Book

You might want to put out a guest book for people to sign in; this is a good way to establish a mailing list. If you don't have a guest book already, you can print out copies of this guest book sign-up sheet for your visitors.

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Valentines

Many media outlets around the Portland metro area help promote Portland Open Studios. In return, Portland Open Studios artists show our appreciation by making them little works of art in the form of Artist Trading Cards (ATCs) and sending them as valentines. Here's more information about these valentines and ATCs.

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Artist Survey

The 2009 artists' survey will be available after the Portland Open Studios weekends in October.

Help us produce even better Portland Open Studios events by answering a few questions in the artist survey. After the October event, we'd appreciate you taking a moment to print and fill out the survey, and return it to:

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Future Participation

To receive a reminder as the next application deadline approaches, please join the Call to Artist Mailing List from our Home page. You will receive only two email messages from this list—one early February when Portland Open Studios is ready to accept applications, and a second one about 10 days before the application deadline.

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Important Forms and Links

Here are the various forms and links described on this page. You can read more about them in the preceding sections, but they are grouped here for your convenience.

Board application
Record your volunteer hours
Tour Guide Order Form — for general use, single copies or 10/$100
Event Tour Guide Sales & Tracking Form
Guest signup sheet
Reimbursement form
Using social networks to promote your work and Portland Open Studios

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