OPEN STUDIOS
Nov 9th & 10th 2024
Call to Artists
Become a Shoreline ArtsTrail Member
The Shoreline ArtsTrail Open Studios Weekend is an annual event hosted each November, and an open Call to Artists occurs each Spring. Approximately 40 member artists who live and work in Branford, Guilford, and Madison show and sell their work in paintings, ceramics, glass, jewelry, sculpture, photography, textiles, paper and wood. Artists will be considered based on their mastery of methods and materials and professionalism. All considered art must be handmade by the artist. Potential members will be juried by a panel of artists for acceptance into the group.
Call To Artists
Shoreline Arts Alliance has opened the Call to Artists for the 2024 Shoreline ArtsTrail. The deadline to apply is March 20, 2024. If you are interested in applying to be a member of the 2024 Shoreline ArtsTrail, please send an email to eileeneder@mac.com
Application Requirements
Application requirements include the application, a professional website, submission of three examples of an artist's work and a $30 application fee. The artwork must reflect mastery of methods and materials and an originality of concept. All work must be handmade in his/her/their studio in Branford, Guilford, or Madison. If accepted, artists are required to join or be a current member of the Shoreline Arts Alliance, and pay Shoreline ArtsTrail dues annually. Whether the artist has regular studio hours or is open by appointment only, each member must participate in the Open Studio Weekend in November.
Benefits of becoming a member:
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Inclusion on the ArtsTrail website map
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Statewide publicity & marketing via print and online
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Year-round marketing, networking, and social media opportunities
The Shoreline ArtsTrail is an artist-run organization and all members are required to volunteer. Volunteer opportunities include publicity, sign distribution, securing sponsorships and social media posting.