NW Art Beat 2020 Open Studios Tour

Skagit Artists, a 501(c)(3) corporation, invites artists from Skagit, Island, San Juan, Snohomish, and Whatcom counties to participate in the 17th annual NW Art Beat Open Studios Tour. This is a free, self-guided tour of Skagit County art studios featuring juried artists from these five counties, showcasing local talent and providing the public an insider view of working artists.

Art must be shown in a working studio or business located in Skagit County that is 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. Artists without a Skagit County studio or with a studio unsuitable for public traffic may request to be hosted by another artist; Skagit Artists will assist in finding suitable space. If accepted but no suitable studio becomes available, all fees will be refunded. Artists are responsible for insuring their own work and space.

The tour takes place July 18-19, 2020, 10am to 6pm. Application deadline is January 25, 2020 at 11:59 p.m. MST. The non-refundable application fee is $35. Applicants must submit 3 JPEG images representing actual work to be offered for sale. If invited, participation fees are $175 for Skagit Artists members and $250 for non-members, plus a $75 refundable sign fee. Skagit Artists members may obtain sponsorship donations to offset participation fees (50 cents offset per sponsorship dollar obtained by April 30, 2020). Membership is $55 annually and must be obtained by March 1, 2020 to qualify for member rates. All participants are required to attend a planning meeting on March 29, 2020, collect visitor information, provide sales data, distribute promotional materials, and complete approximately 10 hours of additional support work. Notifications of accepted artists will be sent in mid-February 2020.