2019 Open Studio Tour:

Tubac Center of the Arts Open Studio Tour
An exhibition, a poster contest, and a Studio Tour for Santa Cruz Valley artists. 

You are invited to apply to participate in the Tubac Center of the Arts Open Studio Tour 2019, which will take place March 15, 16, & 17, 2019 from 10:00 am-4pm.  The Open Studio Tour is a marketing opportunity for serious professionals and a supportive environment to nurture and present new and emerging artists. This Tour extends from Nogales in the south to Sahuarita in the north along the I-19.  Tour artists may contribute one piece to the Open Studio Tour preview exhibition. This exhibition shows from January 18 to March 17, 2019. Open Studio Tour artists may also apply to win the Open Studio Tour poster art contest.  

Please note: Artist studios must be located between Sahuarita, Arizona and Nogales, Arizona, along the I-19 corridor. 

Preview Exhibit:

Information on applying to the OST Preview Exhibit will be sent to all participating artists.  The image and inventory for the Preview Exhibit is not part of the CaFE™ application. The image you enter for CaFE™ application should be the image you would like to use in the Open Studio Tour guide. 

The OST Preview Exhibit is a benefit to artists participating in the studio tour.  It is an optional exhibit with no additional fees. The exhibit opening coincides with TCA’s Arizona Aqueous and Mythos exhibitions. The exhibit not only entices visitors to your studio but allows the opportunity to preview and sell your work. 

Giclee reproductions printed on canvas are not permitted.  Entry must be original, entirely the work of the artist, executed within the last 24 months, and cannot have been previously shown at TCA.
 

Preview Exhibit: 

Artists participating in the tour will be invited to exhibit one piece of art in the Open Studio Tour preview exhibition January 18, to March 17, 2019. Studio Tour artists will be contacted with further details. All artwork for the exhibition must be received by January 15, 2019.  Poster Image: (Optional) Apply during online CaFE™ application. 

In order to maintain the integrity of the exhibit, no art may be removed from the exhibit prior to the close of the exhibition on Sunday, March 17, 2019, including sold art.

PREVIEW EXHIBIT:  January 18 - March 17, 2019

Sales:

All work in the preview exhibit must be for sale. TCA will retain a 40% commission. 

Price work accordingly.  

Images:
Artists agree to release the use of images of accepted works to TCA only as a permanent record of the exhibition and only for promotional use relating to the exhibition and the art center.

Catalog Image - VERY IMPORTANT

When applying to the Open Studio Tour, please use the image that you want to be included in the OST catalog.  After applying on CaFE™  please submit a high-resolution file of the catalog image.  Email a jpeg file that is at least 300 dpi to Exhibitions@TubacArts.org.  Please include your last name and first initial along with the title in the name of the file: example:  SmithJ_PaintingTitle.jpg. These are due December 31, 2018.

The catalog image does not have to be the artwork submitted in the Preview Exhibit and may be an image that has already sold.  It is representational of your work.

Dates

September 29, 2018

Registration on CaFE™ is open.

january 2, 2019

Entry deadline!

january 2, 2019

All high res image files for catalog due to TCA.

January 7, 2019

Proof approvals for catalog listings due

Monday, January 14-15, 2019

Preview Exhibit Art Due

Friday, January 18, 2019

OST Preview Exhibit Opening Reception, 5-7pm

Friday, Saturday, & Sunday, 10am - 4pm
March 15, 16, & 17, 2018
Open Studio Tour

Monday, March 18, 2019
Pick up of art from Preview Exhibit

Please contact TCA at 520-398-2371 or email at Exhibitions@tubacarts.org for special arrangements if you cannot meet the specified hand delivery or pickup dates.

Studio Tour & Preview Exhibit ENTRY FEES: 

All fees are non-refundable

The OST participation fee is $90 for TCA artist members and $120 for TCA non-members.  Entry fee includes tour participation, catalog listing and all advertising and promotions of the event, as well as participation in the OST Preview Exhibit with Opening Reception.  Member discount code is Members19.

Poster Contest Entry Fee:

During the online application process with CaFE™, you may also apply to the annual poster contest.  Entry fee is $20.   Please see additional poster contest conditions below. All media are welcome!

Poster Contest: 

The annual collectible poster for the Open Studio Tour will be sold during Tubac Festival of the Arts, at the Art Center during Open Studio Tour, and throughout the year.  All Studio Tour participants will be listed on the poster if the application is completed by December 12, 2018. The poster image will be determined by a jury.  High quality 18” x 24” posters will be printed and made available for sale at TCA with all profits going to the nonprofit TCA.  The winning poster artist will receive free entry fees for the following year OST, as well as advertising and promotion of their image in print and electronic marketing. The original work of the winning poster image must be available to be exhibited during the OST Preview Exhibit, must be for sale and is subject to the terms of the exhibit.  The winning artist will provide original art to TCA for high-resolution scanning and should be present at the OST Preview Exhibit to sign posters.

The Member discount code is Members19 which is entered at checkout.  You must be a current member to use the discount code.  Any submissions by nonmembers taking the member discount may be disqualified from the participation process without refund. Members receive discounts on fees to all exhibitions as well as discounts in our gift shop and to special events. To renew your membership or become a new member of TCA, please register on our website at www.Tubacarts.org or call 520-398-2371.

Contact:

Please contact Michael Fenlason by way of email Exhibitions@TubacArts.org or phone 520-398-2371 for questions or further information.

Preview Exhibit: 

Artists participating in the tour will be invited to exhibit one piece of art in the Open Studio Tour preview exhibition January 18, to March 17, 2019. Studio Tour artists will be contacted with further details.  Poster Image: (Optional) Apply during online CaFE™ application. 

Thanks for joining us!

Application Requirements

Eligibility Criteria