Open Studios Napa Valley 2019

Open Studios Napa Valley 2019 takes place September 21-22 and September 28-29, 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 2019 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 valid municipal business license if required in your area; holding a valid state resale license and City of Napa business license if applicable; having a working email address; and paying the current application fee (and jury fee if applicable). New applicants must be successfully juried into the event. Returning artists must have participated in at least one Open Studios event in 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, or 2018.

Application fees are $295 per artist, with an additional $50 jury fee for new applicants (non-refundable). If a new applicant is not successfully juried in, the application fee will be refunded. Entry deadline is March 29, 2019 for new artists and April 5, 2019 for returning artists. New applicants must submit 5 images in RGB color and JPG format; returning artists must submit 3 images. All work on display must be original. A limited amount of manufactured work (prints, cards, giclées, etc.) may be offered for sale only if created strictly from the artist's original design and produced under the artist's supervision. All participating artists must obtain appropriate business licensing and a California resale certificate for sales tax collection. Artists are responsible for obtaining liability insurance for their location/studio. All artists are expected to volunteer to help support the program. Open Studios Napa Valley will provide a printed catalog listing artists with a map of locations and conduct multiple press releases and promotional activities.