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ARTIST REGISTRATION IS OPEN NOW!

Register for the 19th annual Sac Open Studios!

2024 Sac Open Studios Artist Participation includes:

  • Inclusion in the in-person studio tour on Weekend 1 or Weekend 2, depending on your location. Traditionally, participating artists open their art studios to the  public during their assigned weekend. During Sac Open Studios, the term art studio takes many  forms. While many participating artists have traditional work spaces in studio facilities, many Sac  Open Studios artists open their home studios or utilize other spaces such as cafés, community  centers, garages or backyards to display their art during their assigned weekend. 
  • Full Color Artist Listing in the  2024 Sac Open Studios Guide.
  • Opportunity to list an Artist Demo in the Sac Open Studios Guide. An artist  demo is an educational artist demonstration presented at specific times during your assigned  weekend. The demonstration should include step by step instructions to complete an artistic  technique. 
  • Artist Profile in the online Sac Open Studios Artist Directory.
  • Free enrollment (+ recording) of the Canva and Artist Ads Workshop.
  •  Free enrollment (+ recording) of the Promote Your Open Studio Workshop.
  • Discounted advertising rates in the 2024 Sac Open Studios Guide.
  • Inclusion in the Preview Exhibition at Verge Center for the Arts. 

REGISTRATION FEES:

  • Members (before 3/31) – $125
  • Members (after 3/31) – $150
  • Non-Members – $175

Want to know more about Sac Open Studios before you register? Join us for our FREE Sac Open Studios Artist Information Session on March 28. Click here to sign up!

There are a limited number of scholarships available which are intended for artists experiencing true financial hardship. If you are unable to afford the registration fee, please fill out the scholarship form HERE. Scholarship applications MUST be submitted by April 20, 2024 to be considered. All applications will be reviewed by the selection committee on a rolling basis. Applicants will be notified by no later than April 27, 2024.


KEY DATES:

March 8 – Artist Registration Opens

March 28 – FREE Sac Open Studios Artist Information Session

May 4 – Artist Registration Closes

June 5 – Prepare & Promote Your Open Studio Workshop with Kate Farrall (free to all registered artists)

August 2 – Guide Release Party

September 12 – Sac Open Studios Kickoff Party & Opening of the Preview Show

September 14 & 15 – Sac Open Studios Weekend 1

September 21 & 22 – Sac Open Studios Weekend 2



About Sac Open Studios

Verge’s largest public program, Sac Open Studios spotlights the diverse range of artists who fill our region with art and culture. The central piece of Sac Open Studios is a self-guided artist studio tour which spans all of Sacramento County, Davis, West Sacramento and Woodland and takes place annually during the middle two weekends of September. The tour attracts over 250 participating artists and around 30,000 attendees annually.

We’re looking forward to another banner year!


Do you have a question about Sac Open Studios? Email us at sacopenstudios@vergecontemporary.org and we’ll get back to you as soon as we’re able.


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