Application Process

The 2020 tour will be held June 20 and 21 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. each day. Involvement in preparations for our big weekend is the mainstay of our tour and members are encouraged to take an active part through volunteering with brochure distribution, signing committee, advertising committee, chairing a committee or helping with the many tasks needed to pull off a great event. New members will be informed of upcoming meetings and the status of our tour through email notices.

Once an application is received from our online application form, the chairperson will email the applicant further explanations on where and when samples of art along with a $250.00 cheque (which will only be cashed if juried into the tour) will be required to be dropped off for the jury process prior to December 15, 2019.

Candidates will be notified by January 20, 2020 of their acceptance or decline. Those declined will receive a letter of regret and their full submission fee with directions for reclaiming their work. 

IF YOU ARE ACCEPTED
The Coldwater and Area Tour procedures:

  • All work exhibited must be the original work or limited edition prints belonging only to the applicant. No manufactured wares are allowed, with the exception of greeting cards, calendars, books or videos. Registration for art lessons is allowed.
  • Artist or artisan must be present themselves throughout hours of the tour and must act in a professional manner toward guests and fellow artists that represents the Coldwater and Area Studio Tour in a positive light.
  • All participants will post signage at their site and distribute brochures.
  • All participants will advertise the tour to their own client/contact list.
  • The standard of work shown during the tour is expected to be the same as that which was juried. Changes in medium or discipline must be juried separately.

Many visitors will be visiting our sites, so you must ensure that you are able to create the volume of work required.

The Tour reserves the right to request the withdrawal of a participant if these directives are not observed

Dates to remember

DECEMBER 15, 2019  New applicant sample art & payment are due
JAN 20, 2020 Notification letters sent out
MARCH 1  Final day for withdrawal

Many visitors will be visiting our sites, so you must ensure that you are able to create the volume of work required.

The Tour reserves the right to request the withdrawal of a participant if these directives are not observed

3 SAMPLES OF WORK ARE REQUIRED

Actual samples of work are required so that jurors can determine the quality of the work that photographs don’t always show. This can include aspects such as whether pieces are well constructed, and whether paintings/photographs are properly framed. Additional photographic examples may be included particularly where size is a factor.

NOTE: All artwork submitted will be handled with the utmost respect and care, however, the Coldwater and Area Tour and individual members will not be held responsible for any loss or damage. It is the responsibility of each artist to provide their own liability and other insurances their art pieces before and during the Coldwater and Area Studio Tour.

Fill out the Application Below

Application Form

  • If Applicable
  • Please include your experience and accomplishments, your art education and who influenced you. This should also include a statement indicating why you should be included on the Coldwater and Area Studio Tour. (1-3 paragraph)
  • This is about your art or craftsmanship rather than you. Let us know what medium(s) you work in and why. What direction the artwork is taking, your philosophy, materials and techniques, artistic styles that influence your work.
  • To better organize tour locations for new members, please answer the following
  • Actual samples of work are required so that jurors can determine the quality of the work that photographs don’t always show. This can include aspects such as whether pieces are well constructed, and whether paintings/photographs are properly framed. Additional photographic examples may be included particularly where size is a factor.

    NOTE: All artwork submitted will be handled with the utmost respect and care, however, the Coldwater and Area Tour and individual members will not be held responsible for any loss or damage. It is the responsibility of each artist to provide their own liability and other insurances their art pieces before and during the Coldwater and Area Studio Tour.