Register for NOS 2010

What is Newton Open Studios?

Newton Open Studios is a relaxed and informal two-day community event: Newton artists show and offer their work for sale, and receive feedback from the public. Visitors use our detailed color Map & Guide and our interactive website to plan self-guided tours. Locations include homes, studios and group spaces.

Online Registration Fees and Deadlines

Early Registration/WebSite Fee: $149
  Deadline: Feb 18, 2010  
   
Regular Registration/WebSite Fee: $165
  Deadline for inclusion in printed Guide: March 1, 2010

 

Inclusion in the Printed Guide will be limited to 195 artists on a first-come-first-served basis. For info on Post-deadline, and "Guide Filled" Registration, see below*

Registration by Mail:

Online registration is preferred. Artists who wish to register by mail must add $20 to each fee listed above. The printed form reflects these higher feesDownload a form.

Requirements

Artists must live, work, or create art in Newton, or belong to a Newton art organization.

Artists volunteer for at least 4 hours to help NOS happen. We have a wide variety of tasks to fit all schedules.

Artists supply their own displays.

Benefits

  • Show and sell your work in Newton's largest art event, with thousands of visitors.
  • Your own web page on NewtonOpenStudios.com that will stay up for one year is included in the registration fee. The web page includes 3 images of your work, your contact information, and artist's statement. Check out NewtonOpenStudios.com
  • On-line listings to promote your art events. Log on and create listings on the NOS web site, for any exhibits you’re involved in, all year long.
  • A color image and full listing in our comprehensive Map & Guide - distributed to 35,000 people. We will provide you with Guides to send to your mailing lists.
  • Artist Orientation Meeting and Materials. In early April: comprehensive information and checklists to help you fine-tune your open studio event.
  • Email "save-the-date" invitation - to send to your e-mail lists. Also sent to NOS's extensive email list.
  • Flyers and Sandwich Boards around Newton.
  • Announcements in the Tab, the Globe on-line, Newton Magazine and other publications
  • The chance to meet & work with other Newton artists.
  • Group Locations - facilitated for those who cannot, or prefer not to, exhibit solo. First-come, first-served,

* If the Printed Guide quota is filled, or the Guide deadline has passed, artists will have the option to register WITHOUT being included in the guide. These artists will have all benefits of NOS membership, except inclusion in the printed guide. All reasonable efforts will be made to include these artists in the downloadable PDF Guide. (Fee will not be discounted.)

Contact info@newtonopenstudios.com to inquire about this option.

 

Begin the registration process:

You may enter required info now, make a payment, and return at a later date to upload an artist statement, upload images, or make changes.

Items required for your Map & Guide entry must be entered by March 1st, to be included in the printed Guide. Changes made after that date will not be reflected in the Guide.

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Payment (see fees at left)
Payment may be made by mailed check, or on-line during the registration process. Your artist page will be activated after payment is received, and your information has been reviewed.
 

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