2024 Participating Artist Resource Page
Welcome 2024 AATS artists! We are gearing up for a successful year of creating and engaging with new art enthusiasts and collectors. This page contains information and links to helpful resources and contacts to assist with any questions you may have. Don’t see something? Feel free to contact openstudios@sebarts.org if you have questions that are not covered in this page. Good luck and happy open studios!
Important Documents
Upcoming Dates & Deadlines
All dates, days, times, locations, and rooms are subject to change. Please mark your calendars, and plan accordingly!
Mon, Jan 22 Deadline to submit postal mailing list
Sat, Feb 24 Networking/Marketing Workshop in person at SebARTS, 9am-noon
Fri, Mar 15 deadline to reserve ad space Ad Reservation Form
Wed, Mar 20 deadline for print ready ads
Mar 22-April 1, 5pm Catalog Proofing for all AATS Artists
Fri, Apr 5 Deadline to submit Artist Demonstration information
Tues, May 7 Deliver art for Preview Exhibit; Pick Up Packets and Signs, 11am–6pm
Sat, May 11 Preview Exhibit Opening Reception 2-4 pm
May 11-June 9 Preview Exhibit runs at SebArts gallery
June 1-2 & 8-9 ART AT THE SOURCE OPEN STUDIOS TOUR
Mon, June 10 Pickup unsold art from exhibit at SebARTS Gallery, 11am–6:00pm
Wed, June 12 Deadline to submit mandatory Online Evaluation Form
Wed, June 26 General Wrap-up Meeting for all AATS Artists via Zoom, 6:30pm
Reminder of Emails Sent
March 26 Demonstration Applications are due (4/5)
April 18 Art at the Source Preview Exhibit opportunities FORMS DUE TODAY, 4/23
Steering Committee Meetings
AATS artists are welcome to attend
1st Thursday each month 4-5pm
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84806711218?pwd=UzR0d2FLRnNHNUNvT0hLaGoxUGFsUT09
Meeting ID: 879 9355 5382 Passcode: 169964
Steering Committee
Have questions? Contact the appropriate committee member below:
Rebecca Love, Chair, (707) 874-1067, rebeccalovestudios@gmail.com
Sally Baker, Preview Exhibits, (707) 829-0396, knsbaker@yahoo.com
Caren Catterall, Mentoring, (707) 869-3974
Penny Knapp, Chair Emeritus, (916) 799-5341, pkknapp@ucdavis.edu
Carie Krumme, Signs, (310) 913-1250, cjkrumme@gmail.com
Karen Lockert, Farmers Markets, (707) 820-1089, karenlockert@gmail.com
Diana Majumdar, Administration, (707) 486-1132, diamaj@aol.com
Dean Orlosky, Hospitality, (415) 613-7589, oakandanchorpottery@icloud.com
Terry Sauvé, Publicity, (415) 867-8676, terry@terrysauve.com
Katie Kruzic, Catalog Distribution, (707) 758-2587, katiekruzic@gmail.com
Staff
Michele Kimble, Program Coordinator & Ad Sales, (707) 829-4797 x1006, mkimble@sebarts.org
Michelle Carnes, Catalog Design/Production & Marketing/Publicity, michelle@carnescreative.com & mcarnes@sebarts.org
Michelle Feileacan, Membership & Volunteering, (707) 829-4797 x1017, mfeileacan@sebarts.org
Serafina Palendech, Executive Director, (707) 829-4797 x1007, spalendech@sebarts.org
Signs
Instructions on obtaining and setting up signs
Number decals can be ordered from Ron Blair Signs 1382 Gravenstein Highway South, Sebastopol, 95472. Ron is located behind Sequoia Market. Call for appointment (707) 824-1845 ron@ronblairsigns.com
NEW Logos
Professional photography for your artwork
Bob Stender photography - 318 South A Street, Santa Rosa
Phone: 707-799-0652
Email: bstender@sonic.net
“Charges by the hour, easy to work with, fast turnaround.”
Skylark Images - 8010 Whited Road, Sebastopol
Phone: 707-823-8369
Email: darren@skylarkimages.com
Prints, business cards, postcards
Moo.com You can order 100 business cards with 100 DIFFERENT IMAGES!
Open Studio Blogs
How to Open Studio, by Luann Udell
The Path to Open Studios: the How To Guide, by Bill Theis
Books
Open Your Studio; Nine Steps to a Successful Art Event, by Melinda Cootsona
A free guide, after you sign up for their newsletter: Handmade-Business.com
Design
Bags, packaging materials
Credit card processing
Video tutorial on getting started with Square card readers
Resale License
Board of Equalization, 50 D St. # 230, Santa Rosa, CA 95404, (707) 576-2100
Display Panels
Presentation by Bill Theis: Plans for cheap display panels
Social Media
Public Facebook AATS: facebook.com/ArtAtTheSource
Private AATS Social Media Forum: facebook.com/groups/aatsartistsforums
Instagram: Art at the Source #artatthesource #aats #aats2024 #sebarts #openstudios