Artists Post 8th March 2010

Proofing

Proofing the brochure insertions has now closed. For those of you who have been in touch we are now busy making the required amends and working on the area maps. You will be able to proof the brochure again VIA THIS PAGE on the 24th & 25th March, to check your changes have been made. We then have one final proofing day (for the whole brochure) on Tuesday 30th March at Surrey Arts in Woking between 10am & 1pm, we would appreciate any volunteers to contact Caroline Jackman

maps & workshops are being done this week

Promotion Training for Artists - SPACES STILL AVAILABLE

with Diana Roberts, Tourism Manager for Guildford Borough Council

On Thursday 11th March, 1.30-4.30pm at Surrey History Centre in Woking (link to map)

click here to download a booking form

Networking evening for Artists - SPACES STILL AVAILABLE

on Wednesday 14th April, 6 - 8pm at New Ashgate Gallery in Farnham

click here to download a booking form

 

Relevant documents for participating in Open Studios

ALL artists are required to download and read the Artists' Information Booklet (download pdf). This document contains all you need to know about the event as a first timer and it will highlight any changes to this event to our artists who have participated before.

One artist from each registered studio should sign the Agreement Form (pdf) and post it, with their payment, to Surrey Arts (Caroline Jackman, Open Studios Coordinator, Surrey Arts, 1st Floor, Westfield School, Bonsey Lane, Woking, GU22 9PR) if they have not already done so.

You can download a Word document with a list of contacts. You can also download the 2009 SAOS Evaluation Report (pdf).

What is Surrey Artists Open Studios?

An opportunity to:

What we expect from our participating artists:

Please read our Artists Information Booklet.

All artists who participate in this event is an advocate, if we work together to promote this event, it will gain better recognition and we will all benefit.

What you can expect as a participating artist:

In November 2009
Artists Welcome evenings
In December
Early Bird deadline 11th December
In January 2010
Final deadline Sunday 10th
Once signed up, as a member of open studios you will have access to opportunities emailed to you by the Surrey Arts visual team, these include exhibitions, events and training opportunities
In February
Confirmation of your registration and a Proof of your insertion
In March
Proof reading days for all artists (2nd March at Art Matters & 3rd March at Surrey Arts)
A5 postcards, to distribute early to venues and art fairs in Surrey & South East
Artists promotion training opportunity
In April
Your details on the Surrey Artists Open Studios website
Artists networking evening, Wednesday 14th at New Ashgate Gallery
 
In May
 
Your marketing material, including: brochures, postcards and posters
Opportunity to take part in open studio promotional events including taster exhibitions
In June
Open Studios Launch event
Surrey Artists Open Studios 5 – 20 June
Request reminder to return you completed evaluation forms
In July
Open Studios Evaluation meeting