Whidbey Working Artists Studio Tour takes place on beautiful Whidbey Island in the Pacific Northwest. All of the artists featured are living and working on the island. This event produces a full-color, high-quality catalogue, quadfold map and extensive marketing to raise visibility and awareness of the professional artists. This year we will collaborate with other events to increase attendance.

Application Requirements

Studio Tour Checklist
1. Name, Studio Name
2. Studio address + zip code
3. Email address and phone number where you can be reached
4. Artist Statement
5. Washington State Business License
6. Website, Social Media, Online Presence
7. Images
8. Driving Directions
9. Art medium
10. Membership to Whidbey Island Arts Council
We are accepting up to 12 open studios in the following zip codes:
Clinton, WA-98236
Langley, WA-98260
Freeland, WA-98249
Greenbank,WA-98253
Coupeville, WA-98239
Oak Harbor, WA-98277
ALL PARTICIPANTS will be asked to work a minimum of 3 hours toward the tour’s success;
roles may include marketing and/or administration. Everyone will be expected to distribute
catalogues.
In the event there are more than 12 studios in a given zip code, other artists within that zip code
will be encouraged to align with a “host” studio. If sign up in an adjacent zip code is less than 12,
that will open up spots in adjacent zip codes.
Refunds will be considered on a case-by-case basis with a $50 administrative fee for
withdrawals. If you withdraw after the catalogue is proofed for print, there will be no refund available.

ARTIST STATEMENT
Please describe your art and process in 35 words or less. What is going to make people want to
see your art?
BUSINESS LICENSE
You must have an active WA State Business License (UBI number) You can go to this link to get
one if you do not already have one. https://dor.wa.gov
ONLINE MARKETING
Be prepared to list your website, Instagram/Facebook accounts. You MUST have an online
presence! Social media will no longer be a requirement; a website or link to a gallery will suffice
for an online platform.
IMAGES
Please submit 3 images that are professional quality images per Cafe requirements: JPEG orJPG,1200 pixels or greater on longest side, 2-5 MB,color profile sRGB
These images should be representative of what you will be displaying on the tour as visitors
often come looking for what they see in the brochure or on the website.
Please provide driving directions from Highway 525/20 in as few words as possible.
Please identify whether you are 2D or 3D art and then the medium. For example: 2D-Painting
Link for joining Whidbey Island Arts Council:
https://www.islandartscouncil.org/membership.html

Eligibility Criteria

All artists living and working within the listed zip codes are eligible.