Individual Artists/Artisans with Studio

1. Must pay the participation fee of $125.00.

2. Must reside within the following boundaries: From Dashwood to Union Bay along Route 19A   -  North of Little Qualicum River and South of Van W. Rd (does not apply to Guest Artists).

3. Be present in your studio during the 2 days of the Tour from 10am to 4pm. 

4. Be prepared to discuss your work.

5. Have a substantial body of your own original work available to display and sell on the Tour weekend. 

6. No other artists’ work (unless approved Tour guest artist) can be available to the public at your location on Tour weekend.

7. Most of the work on display must be original hand-crafted artwork. Artists may also include fine art reproductions (prints, giclées, etc.) wearable art and art cards.

8. Ensure that your website, blog, Facebook page, social media accounts, etc. are current.

9. Maintain a link from your website to the Route 19A Tour website (Route19A.com).

10. Proof the brochure by the print deadline (around June 10).

11. Display Tour signs at your studio/gallery a week prior to the Tour. All signs are the property of the Studio Tour and are to be returned in the 5 days following the Tour for a refund.

12. Have adequate 3rd party liability insurance of not less than $2,000,000. Participants may be required to provide proof of insurance. Most homeowner policies include this.  The Tour will not be responsible for any breakage or injury during the Tour.

13. Submit photos for the Tour website and social media (between 1 and 5 MB).

14. Agree to a visit to your studio/gallery by Tour organizers, if requested.

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NB: The number of visitors can vary widely, especially if there are no other participating studios nearby. We strongly encourage you to host one or more approved guest artists, or as an alternative, applying as a Guest Artist might be the best option for you. Having multiple artists at one location generally draws more visitors.
 

Studio (and Display/Gallery Area) Requirements and Guidelines

1. Display/gallery area can be separate from work area. It should be well lit.

2. Studio and gallery area must be open to the public on Tour Weekend.

3. No other artist’s work should be on display during Tour Weekend (unless hosting an approved Guest Artist).

4. Studio and gallery areas should be easily accessible and safe for the public. Nothing to trip over. No sharp tools, dangerous electrical wires or connections, no small items at child level, no very hot or cold apparatus within reach. It is recommended that all machinery be unplugged for the Tour weekend unless in a separate area not accessible by the public.

5. Flooring should be even and stable. Stairs must be safe and include handrails.

6. When open to the public, supplies, materials and tools used by the artist should be clean and organized. It is preferable to have some works in progress, some older and some recent examples of artist’s work.

7. All work should be labeled and priced.