Policies for participating artists
Prior to submitting your registration, please read the rules, requirements, and important information.
Eligibility
Lake Oswego Open Studios is open to 2-D and 3-D artists creating works of original design who have a studio or gallery space located in Lake Oswego or West Linn. While artists outside (guest artists*) this area are welcome to register, participation is subject to approval by Lake Oswego Open Studios and may be dependent upon host studio availability. Guest artist *payment is not required until a host studio has been assigned.
If you live outside Lake Oswego or West Linn boundaries and have questions about eligibility, or if you have questions about being hosted at another artist’s studio, please email us at lakeoswegoopenstudios@gmail.com.
As an artist submitting this registration form, you are agreeing to:
Ensure the majority of work on display for purchase is original art created by you. If commercial reproductions are available, the pieces must be clearly labeled as such
Open your studio to the public from 10am to 5pm both days of the studio tour (Saturday, September 27 and Sunday, September 28)
Discuss and demonstrate your creative process with visitors
Provide 4 high-quality images, 3 should be representative of the work you will be showing at the studio tour, and one should be a photo of you in your studio or in front of your work
Provide an artist statement of 100 words or less
Attend the artist meetings:
Monday, June 2 at 6pm we will host a virtual meeting to review high-level event information. Meeting notes will be available for those unable to attend.
Sunday, June 29 at 1pm we will host an in-person “artists’ meet and greet” to distribute signs, print materials, share tips for a great event, and get to know other artists. If you are unable to attend, it is your responsibility to coordinate with another participant who can pick up your materials for you.
Actively promote Lake Oswego Open Studios via social media, email, postcards, flyers, and other marketing channels
Collect visitor information such as customer emails, visitor counts, and promote our PASSPORT PROGRAM during the tour and share this information with Lake Oswego Open Studios to assist us in future planning and promotional efforts
Participate in a post tour survey to help us plan future tours
Payment via Zelle or check is preferred to keep help us reduce costs. Online Credit Card payment is also available for your convenience.
2025 Annual Lake Oswego Open Studios Artist Calendar
March 15 Early Bird Registration Deadline
May 1 Regular Registration Deadline
May 15 Last Day to Cancel and Receive 50% Refund
June 2 Virtual Meeting via Google Meet @ 6pm
June 29 Artists’ Meet & Greet @ 1pm
July 4 March with us in the 4th of July Parade
Sept. 26 Studio Preview Night (optional)
Sept. 27-28 Lake Oswego Open Studios event
October Post tour gathering and sign return
Cancellation Policy
If you have to cancel your participation for any reason, please inform us as soon as possible. Notice of cancellation must be received in writing. 50% of the registration fee will be refunded to artists canceling on or before May 15, 2024. Cancellations after May 15, 2025 will not receive a refund.
Benefits to Participating Artists
In exchange for the participation fee, artists will:
Be eligible to participate in the 2025 Lake Oswego Open Studios tour
Have their studio location listed on our print and online maps
Have their images, artist statement, web links, and social media accounts promoted via the Lake Oswego Open Studios website and social media channels
Attend networking opportunities with fellow artists and the community
Receive promotional materials in print and digital formats (such as postcards, flyers, and lawn signs)
Be considered for inclusion in advertising campaigns such as ads, postcards and flyers
Benefit from other Lake Oswego Open Studios outreach activities
Questions? Please email lakeoswegoopenstudios@gmail.com
“Artists are your neighbors–let us show you what we do!”
Zelle: Lakeoswegoopenstudios@gmail.com
Check: Please make your check payable to Lake Oswego Open Studios and send your check to 2900 Wembley Park Road Lake Oswego, OR 97034