Open Studios Napa Valley 2018

Open Studios Napa Valley 2018 is held the last two weekends of September 22-23 and September 29-30, with hours from 10:00 am to 5:00 pm each day. All artists must be present at their studio from 10:00 am to 5:00 pm on each day of the event.

Eligibility requirements include: current 2018 paid membership with Art Association Napa Valley (AANV); living or working within Napa County or partnering with a participating artist; creating all artwork yourself as original works; having a minimum of 10 pieces available for sale each day; possessing a valid municipal business license (if required in your area) and state resale license; having a working email address; and paying the current application fee. New applicants must be successfully juried into the event. Returning artists must have participated in at least one Open Studios event in 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, or 2017.

Application fees are $325 for returning artists and $375 for new artists (includes $50 non-refundable jury fee). New applicants must submit 5 images in RGB color and JPG format, including one catalog image at 300dpi and 7" on long side (not to exceed 5MB). Returning artists must submit 3 images in RGB color and JPG format. The majority of work on display must be original. A limited amount of reproductions (prints, cards, giclées, etc.) may be offered if created from the artist's original design and produced under the artist's supervision. All artists must obtain appropriate business licensing and a California resale certificate, collect sales tax on all sales, and obtain liability insurance for their location/studio. Open Studios Napa Valley and Art Association Napa Valley do not provide insurance. All participating artists are expected to volunteer to help support the program. Each artist will be provided 2 signs to use during the event.