Be in the Tour - Apply as an Artist
Are you an artist that would like to showcase your workspace and sell your art?
Participate in the Elements of Art Studio Tour!
Please be aware of somethings before sign up to be in the 2026 Elements of Art Studio Tour.
Application Process
1. You will be redirected to our Square Payment Processing Page when you "Apply as an Artist" to complete your payment portion of the Registration Process.
2. Artist Registration Webform will be email once Payment has been received (this is done by a human and not automagically, please be kind and check your email shortly after processing your payment).
3. Be sure to put your contact information, including email, in the comment areas of the purchase.
Important Dates
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7/18/26 - Drop Dead Date for Being in the Printed Book [If you join the Tour after this date, we may or may not be able to place your artist page in the printed book - If the book has gone to press, you will be inserted as a supplemental document, and be included in digital documents]
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7/31/26 - Art for Raffle Due to BeauxArts to help advertise you & the Tour, the sooner the better!
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TBA - Presentation Info Session on Marketing/Branding, Setting up your space & retail info
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8/25/26 - FACE/FEC Gallery Hang Day with 1-3 works for Show
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9/1/26 - Kick Off Event at the FACE/FEC Galleries
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9/5 6/26 - Elements of Art Studio Tour Weekend 1
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9/19 & 20/26 - Elements of Art Studio Tour Weekend 2 [Also Plein Air Event at the FEC, we also encourage people to attend both events (and some of us are in both!), they just enhance each other! Go Arts!]
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9/29/26 - FACE/FEC Awards Celebration & Gallery Show Take Down
Join the 2026 Elements of Art Studio Tour
Share Your Art. Open Your Studio. Grow Your Audience.
The Elements of Art Studio Tour celebrates the incredible creativity of the Central Oregon Coast and invites visitors to discover the artists, studios, and stories that make our region unique.
Whether you have a working studio, create from home, or simply want to be featured in the Artist Registry, there is a place for you.
Why Participate?
As a participating artist, you'll receive:
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Inclusion in the 2026 Elements of Art marketing campaign
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Promotion through our website and social media channels
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Opportunities to connect directly with art collectors and visitors
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The chance to showcase where the magic happens through the Studio Tour
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Listing in the Artist Registry and printed Tour materials (when deadlines are met)
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Opportunities to build relationships with fellow artists and the community
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Year-round visibility through the Elements of Art network
Participation in the Studio Tour allows visitors to experience creative spaces firsthand while giving artists the opportunity to sell work directly and cultivate lasting relationships with collectors.
Two Ways to Participate
Studio Tour Artist
Open your creative space to visitors during the tour and be included on the official map, Pass/port, website, and promotional materials including the Artist Registry.
Artist Registry Listing
Not ready to host visitors? You can still participate by being featured in the Artist Registry and digital directory, helping collectors and art enthusiasts discover your work throughout the year.
Who Can Participate?
The Elements of Art Studio Tour is a juried event that welcomes artists working in all mediums. Our goal includes inclusion and accessibility. Artists who meet the requirements outlined in the Artist Packet will be accepted. Artwork should be family-friendly and suitable for public audiences. Artists living within approximately two hours of Florence, Oregon are encouraged to apply. Alumni of local school districts and longtime residents of the region are also welcome, even if they currently reside elsewhere (placed in the Artist Registry).
Artist Contribution
Participation fees help support the administration and promotion of the tour and are non-refundable.
Artists are also asked to contribute artwork with a minimum retail value of $75. Donated artwork may consist of a single piece or several smaller pieces and is used for promotional activities and prize drawings that help generate excitement and attract visitors to the Tour. Please include your contact information with donated pieces so patrons can easily discover and purchase more of your work.
Important Information
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All required paperwork, photographs, and materials must be submitted by the deadlines (July 18th, 2026 is the press drop dead date) listed in the Artist Packet.
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Artists who miss the print deadline may still participate and receive digital listings and/or included in supplemental items.
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Participation does not guarantee sales, but it provides valuable exposure and opportunities to connect with collectors and art lovers.
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Tour does not take a percentage of your sales, we may ask for numbers only for economic development impacts.
Ready to Join?
After submitting your Call to Artist payment, email Kassy Keppol and Jo Beaudreau at:
Via email you will receive the digital link to the Artist Registration Form, which contains:
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Artist Application (Contact Information)
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Participation Agreement (Saying you are going to do the Tour and general process & FYIs)
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Event Timeline (Tour also includes Gallery Show, Awards, etc...)
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Photography Requirements (Make sure your art looks good in your photos, we will have a how to merc your art workshop - Date TBD)
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Other Basic Information
Pro Tip
Before completing the online artist registration form, review the PDF or Word document provided in the Artist Packet and prepare your information in advance. This helps prevent losing information due to web form timeouts.
We can't wait to celebrate creativity with you and share your work with visitors from near and far. Join us and become part of the 2026 Elements of Art Studio Tour!