2022 NW Art Beat Open Studios Tour

Skagit Artists, a 501(c)(3) organization, invites artists from Skagit, Island, San Juan, Snohomish, and Whatcom counties to participate in the 18th annual NW Art Beat Open Studios Tour on July 16 and 17, 2022, from 10am to 6pm. NW Art Beat is a free, self-guided tour of Skagit County art studios featuring juried artists from these five counties. Art must be shown in a working studio or a business located in Skagit County. The artist's studio or location must be appropriate for public visitation. Active, working studios that share space with a gallery may be included, but work must be presented in the studio space itself.

Art shown in a business requires the business to purchase a $250 sponsorship by May 15, 2022, and the artist(s) must conduct one scheduled demonstration each day. Rented spaces will not be accepted. If you do not have a studio in Skagit County or your studio is not appropriate for public traffic, you may request to be hosted by another artist. Skagit Artists will assist in finding a suitable space. If your application is accepted and a suitable studio is not available, all fees will be refunded. Artists are responsible for insuring their own work and space.

Application fee is $35 (non-refundable) for both members and non-members. If invited, participation fees are $175 for Skagit Artists members and $250 for non-members, plus a $75 refundable sign fee. Skagit Artists members can offset participation fees through sponsorship donations—for each sponsorship dollar obtained by May 15, 2022, 50 cents of the participation fee is eligible for refund, up to $175 maximum. Membership is $55 per year and must be obtained by April 7, 2022 to be considered a member for this event. Applicants must submit 3 jpeg images representing actual work that will be offered for sale. Application deadline is March 8, 2022 at 11:59 p.m. MST. Notifications of accepted artists will be on or before March 18, 2022. Participation fees must be submitted by April 7, 2022. All participants are expected to collect and submit studio visitor information, distribute tour guides and hang posters, promote the event through contact lists and social media, and commit to a task that promotes the event (typically requiring 10 hours or less).