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Q1: What is Open Studios?
Q2: When did Benicia Artists Open Studios begin?
Q3: Who sponsors Benicia Artists Open Studios?
Q4: Who may participate?
Q5: How much does it cost to participate in Open Studios?
Q6: How can I apply for future Open Studios?
Q7: Is it necessary to be an Arts Benicia member to participate
in Benicia Artists Open Studios?
Q8: Are there exhibit spaces other than my, or someone else’s
studio, to exhibit my art for Open Studios?
Q9: What is the definition of a "studio"?
Q10: I am a Plein Air artist and my studio is in the great
outdoors. Are there any provisions for artist such as me?
Q11: What is the "Group Preview Exhibit" weekend about?
Q12: Where can I get a map?
Q13: How can I find out who is participating this year?
Q14: Is Benicia Artists Open Studios free?
Q15: Is art available for purchase?
Q16: Will artists be available to meet personally?
Q17: Are the studios open all year?
Q18: How can I contribute?
Q11: What is the "Group Preview Exhibit" weekend about?
Q12: Where can I get a map?
Q13: How can I find out who is participating this year?
Q14: Is Benicia Artists Open Studios free?
Q15: Is art available for purchase?
Q16: Will artists be available to meet personally?
Q17: Are the studios open all year?
Q18: How can I contribute?
Q19: Where can I get more information?
Q1:
What is Open Studios?
A: Open Studios is a once-a-year event where artists who live and/or
work from a studio in Benicia invite the public in to see their work
and the environment where much of it is created. It is also a rare opportunity
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Q2: When did Benicia Artists Open Studios begin?
A: This is the 9th consecutive year of Benicia Artists Open Studios.
Though there were a few years in the 80’s that artists opened their
doors to the public, the current annual event was revived and organized
by Arthur Herman in 1993. It has been kept alive by the coordinating
efforts of Michael Brown, Mernie Buchanan, and Joanne Corbaley with
the help of many others since 1997.
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Q3: Who sponsors Benicia Artists Open Studios?
A: The participating artists, through their entry fees and volunteer
work, sponsor Open Studios. The event is also sponsored by Arts Benicia,
Benicia’s local non-profit art organization. Arts Benicia contributes
administrative, and publicity work as well as gallery use and hospitality
for the event.
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Q4: Who may participate?
A: Anyone who lives or works in a studio in Benicia is invited to participate.
Guests of those that live or work in a studio in Benicia are also welcome
to participate.
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Q5: How much does it cost to participate in
Open Studios?
A: For
Open Studios 2004, Entry fees for Arts Benicia members are $80.00 each,
or $65.00 each for artists who volunteer on a committee. The fee
includes exhibiting a piece of your art in the group exhibit in Arts
Benicia Center Gallery; listing on the Open Studios brochure that goes
out to approx. 8,000 people; listing on the map which will be available
at Arts Benicia, the Benicia Chamber of Commerce, the Main Street program
and various restaurants throughout town.
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Q6: How can I apply for future Open Studios?
A: You may apply for next year's Open Studios by getting on Arts Benicia’s
Artist mailing list. A good way to do this is by becoming a member.
You will be sent information and an application as well as news on other
Arts Benicia events as well as discounts on entry fees and more. Contact
Arts Benicia for more info at: 707-747-0131
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Q7: Is it necessary to be an Arts Benicia member
to participate in Benicia Artists Open Studios?
A: No. It is not necessary to be a member of Arts Benicia to participate.
You must, however, live or work in a studio in Benicia or be the guest
of one who does. This may be your home or separate place that is dedicated
to the production of your art.
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Q8: Are there exhibit spaces other than my,
or someone else’s studio, to
exhibit my art for Open Studios?
A: Open Studios is a particular venue. It is not meant to be an "art
exhibit" in the broad sense of the word. It is a venue that allows
for the public to view art in the environment of where it was mainly
produced; in the intimacy of the artist's studio.
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Q9: What is the definition of a "studio"?
A: A studio is defined as a primary place of the production of one's
art. It may be in your home or another location. It must be located
in the city of Benicia in order to participate in Open Studios.
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Q10: I am a Plein Air artist and my studio
is in the great outdoors. Are there any provisions for artist such as
me?
A: Contact the Arts Benicia office for more information and contacts.
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Q11: What is the "Group Preview Exhibit"
weekend about?
A; The Group Preview Exhibit weekend takes place in the Arts Benicia
Center Gallery the weekend before artists open their studios to the
public. It is designed to give people an opportunity to view one piece
of art submitted by each of this year's participating artists. The viewer
may pick up a map of studio locations, preview a sample of the artist's
work and start planning their self-guided tour of the open studios.
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Q12: Where can I get a map?
A: Maps will be available at the Arts Benicia Center Gallery, Benicia
Chamber of Commerce, the Main Street program, and various restaurants
throughout town. *Please note; studios are only open to the public
this one weekend of the year; otherwise by
appointment only.
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Q13: How can I find out who is participating
this year?
A: By checking out the "Open Studio-Artists Preview" on this
web site.
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Q14: Is Benicia Artists Open Studios free
to visitors?
A: Yes! Benicia Artists Open Studios is free and open to the public.
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Q15: Is art available for purchase?
A: Yes! Most participating will have their art available for purchase.
It is also a great opportunity to buy direct.
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Q16: Will artists be available to meet personally?
A: Yes! Artists will be in their studios during open Studios weekend.
They will be more than happy to answer questions about their work and
the process of creating it.
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Q17: Are the studios open all year?
A: No! Most artists’ studios are not open all year but many are
open by
appointment, See "Artists Preview".
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Q18: How can I contribute?
A: You may contribute your time, money or space. We are always in need
of help in organizing this great event. If you have skills or interests
in publicity, hospitality, fundraising, computer skills and many other
things. We would love to have you aboard. It’s fun and a great
way to meet great people. Monetary donations and sponsorships
are always needed and greatly appreciated. If you have a studio
or space in your studio that you would like to share with another artist(s)
please let us know.
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Q19: Where can I get more information?
A: More information is available by calling Arts Benicia at (707) 747-0131
or
e-mailing at info@artsbenicia.org
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