Artist Resource Page
Thanks to all artists who participated in Art at the Source 2024! We’ll be gearing up for AATS 2025 in the Fall, so be sure to check back here then.
Important Dates and Upcoming Workshops (open to all)
All dates, days, times, locations, and rooms are subject to change. Please mark your calendars, and plan accordingly!
Oct 11 Application Opens
Nov 13 Application Information Meeting via Zoom, 6:30 pm, Click Here for Link!
Dec 2 Deadline to Apply
Dec 17 New Artist Notification of Acceptance
Jan 9 Program Launch Meeting via Zoom, 6 pm
Jan 15 Cancellation with refund deadline
Feb 11 Deadline to submit mailing lists
Feb 15 Deadline to submit studio demonstration information
Feb 15 Networking and Marketing Workshop! IN PERSON and SebArts, Little Red Hen Dining Room 9 am - 12 pm
Mar 26 Catalog Proofing for all AATS artists
Apr 2 Final Catalog Proofing
May 6 INTAKE DAY! Deliver artwork for Preview exhibition, pick-up signs and artist packets. 11-6 pm
May 10 Preview Exhibition Opening Reception at SebArts, 2 -4 pm
Jun 7-8th & 14-15th ART AT THE SOURCE OPEN STUDIOS WEEKENDS!
Jun 16 Artwork Pick-up from SebArts Gallery, 11-6 pm
Jun 18 Deadline to submit mandatory evaluation form
Jun 26 Wrap-up Meeting. TBD
Important Documents
Artists sorted by Zip Code
Steering Committee Meetings
AATS artists are welcome to attend
1st Thursday each month 4-5pm
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) 913-1255, 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
Penelope Lenaerts, Open Studios Manager (707) 829-4797 x1006, plenaerts@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