Portland Open Studios is a juried studio tour of ~100 artists in the Portland metro area. We provide a unique opportunity for artists to open their studios to the public. Portland Open Studios is an important and anticipated annual arts event that attracts visitors from the community and beyond. 

2021 is an unprecedented year for us. With COVID 19 we understand that our event may not go as planned. As with last year we know that we are able to hold a successful online tour. However it is our intention if able to hold an in-person event. That being said, participation may shift as required.
 
IMAGES
Required: 3 artwork images

All images need to conform to CaFE standards:.

• File format: JPEG only

• File dimensions: No smaller than 1920 pixels on the longest side

• File resolution: 72 ppi/dpi (standard web resolution)

• File size: 5 MB maximum

FEES
Collected upon acceptance
Participation Fee - $250
(The participation fee funds all of Portland Open Studios' advertising budget and some general operating costs)

TIMELINE
February 26, 2021 Entry Fee increases to $40
March 3, 2021 midnight mountain time, Submission Deadline
April 1, 2021 Selection Notification to artists

May – General Artists Meeting – A new approach to building community. Please join us for conversation about the changes to Portland Open Studios this year.  

Other meeting and training dates to TBA

October 9& 10 and 16 & 17 Weekend dates of studio tour
Studios open 10-5
 
JURY PROCESS
Three jurors from Portland's arts community view and score each applicant's submitted artwork images. The combined scores determine which artists are invited to participate.
The percentage of previous participants admitted will not exceed 65% of total participants.
In the event of tied scores at the threshold to acceptance, past behavior as a participant may be evaluated (i.e. being a super volunteer, rules violations, etc.).

2021 JURY
Soon to be announced.
 
ELIGIBILITY
-Open to all visual media except film.
-Artists are required to open their studios* and demonstrate their working methods all hours of both weekends. Artists must have an educational element, such as documentation of methods or demonstrations of technical and creative processes.
-Open to residents of Clackamas, Multnomah, and Washington Counties.
-Artists may self-promote in any manner as long as any mention of their studio address includes information about Portland Open Studios.
*A studio is any workspace which the artist is permitted to open to the public and where the artist can demonstrate their working methods - Living rooms, Parent's garages, etc. are all permissible.  If the artist is uncertain of where they will be in October they should not apply.
 
SCHOLARSHIP
Kimberly Gales Emerging Artist Scholarship:
Artists 20–30 years of age are encouraged to apply for the Kimberly Gales Scholarship to Portland Open Studios. Recipient will have their participation fee waived and will receive a  stipend. See application for details about additional requirements.
 
BENEFITS 
-Expand your audience and deepen relationships with established followers by demonstrating your methods and sharing your work 

-Expand your ability to market your work online – through website development, social media strategies, etc.
-Artwork and contact information included in online tour guide
-A dedicated page on our website featuring three images, website link and artist statement.
-A minimum of two free workshops providing Tour information, professional tips, and the opportunity to connect with other
-Coordinate self-promotion with Portland Open Studios' marketing efforts.
-Artists may sell their work, be invited to exhibitions, become the subject of news articles, or asked to teach classes as a result of being in Portland Open Studios

-Access to free monthly professional development webinars ranging in subject from email marketing to financial literacy for artists.

- Access to online group to connect with 2021 artists

Application Requirements

Eligibility Criteria