APPLY FOR

YARRA VALLEY

OPEn STUDIOS 2024

 
 
 
 
 

Submit your APPLICATION HERE

 
 

This is your opportunity to connect with art lovers from far and wide, especially your insta followers, in a more personal way. How exciting for them to finally meet you after following you online for so long! They can smell the paint, touch your tools, see where you work, ask questions and experience some of what you go through every day making your art. Now that they know you personally they will treasure, even more, any piece they buy.

The Group exhibition at YAVA is the starting point for most visitors to plan which studios to visit, so your exhibition piece should be the best example of your practice.

The Open Studios programs runs over 2 weekends which means that visitors can take more time to explore each area.

12 & 13 October - Yarra Valley artists (around Melba & Maroondah Highways)

26 & 27 October - Upper Yarra artists (along the Warburton Highway)

The Open Studios 2024 Exhibition is at YAVA Gallery from 26 September - 27 October

Submission due 5pm THURSDAY 30 MAY

Please read the Artist Information document for more details and full Terms & Conditions (p 2&3) before completing the application form.

Terms & Conditions - full Terms & Conditions are listed on page 2 & 3 of the Artist Information Document (link above)

  • Artists studios/home work spaces must be within the Yarra Valley (inc Lilydale, Mooroolbark, Yarra Glen, Healesville and surrounds) or Upper Yarra (towns along the Warburton Highway & Mt Evelyn).

  • Submission of this Application means you have agreed to the Terms and Conditions of Yarra Valley Open Studios

  • Participants must be (or be willing to become) Member Plus artists.

  • The Open Studios 2024 fee is $120 or for Groups $350 - payable on acceptance.

  • Artists are expected to be at their studios on both days of their Open Studios weekend from 10 am to 5 pm.

  • Images for your submission should include examples of pieces of work, final & some in progress, your studio (interesting detail and overall) and an image of yourself working in your studio. Note: these images may be used to promote your studio and the program in general.

  • Artists will be expected to do at least 1 shift as a Gallery Guide during the Exhibition (not on your weekend). This has been proven to help sell your work and add value to your audience.

    Note: all submissions are carefully reviewed with consideration given to quality of works and your interesting studio.

Send images for your application to openstudios@yava.org.au via wetransfer.com - ensure file names include your name i.e. marywilson-studio-tools

IMPORTANT DATES

APPLICATIONS:

        • Pre-Application Q & A Meeting - Wednesday 8 May @ YAVA 7 - 8 pm

        • Application Submissions due 5pm Thursday 30 May

        • Notification of acceptance - 6 June

SUCCESSFUL APPLICANT MEETINGS:

        • Celebration! Meet the other participants and what to expect - 26 June 7-8.30

        • Are You Ready? Last minute tips - 18 September 7-8.30

        • Celebration & Sharing - 13 November 7-8.30

 

Send images for your application to openstudios@yava.org.au via wetransfer.com - image file names to include your name i.e. marywilson-studio-tools