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February 19 and 20, 2011
Organized by Bihl Haus Arts

APPLICATION FORM: VISUAL ART
DEADLINE: 5:00 P.M., NOVEMBER 19, 2010


Name:    _______________________________
Mailing Address: _______________________________
Studio address if different from above   ______________________    
Closest cross street to studio tour address (info. for map)___________________
Phone # _____________________________
Cell #_______________________________
E-mail   _____________________________
Website______________________________
Check any option that applies:
    _____ I will sponsor/host in my studio a “studio-less” artist who needs exhibit space for the tour.
     _____ I have no studio in the area and will need exhibit space for the tour.

Attach the following:
 
1) Three-four (max) jpegs of current work and, if available, 1 jpeg of your studio space... Specifications:  300 dpi, between 300x400 (min) to 400x500 (max.) pixels for tour website and PR.  (NOTE:  Webmaster reserves the right to exclude images that do not fall within these limits.) 

2)  Indicate which jpeg depicts the work you intend to submit for the tour exhibition at Bihl Haus Arts.  This image will be used in the catalog.  If you change your mind about which work you plan to submit, please contact Kellen McIntyre (kellen@swbell.org). If at the submission stage you only have slides or photos of your work, you may submit them with the application; however, one 300 dpi high resolution jpeg will be required for the catalog.

NOTE:  PLEASE label each jpeg file (PREFERRED) slide/photo with the following:  your last name, title of work, year work was created, medium, size.
 
3) A brief bio or artist's statement (200 words maximum). If you don't have one, don't panic. Submit your images and application form anyway. If your application is accepted, one of the tour committee members will help you write one!
 
Submit your materials and application form on or before 5 P.M. FRIDAY, NOV. 19, 2010.  You can either:
-- E-mail (PREFERRED) (subject line: "Fred Studio Tour") completed form to Kelen McIntyre, kellenkee@swbell.net
OR
-- Mail or hand deliver application form and materials (slides or photos are O.K., too): Kellen McIntyre, 330 Quentin Dr., San Antonio, TX 78201
(for hand delivery, please place all materials in one envelope or binder and call 383-9723 or 732-3502 to arrange a delivery time).

TIMELINE

November 19:  Deadline for receipt of applications, including 200 word (max)  bio/statement, a 300 dpi high-resolution jpeg, between 300x500 and 400x500 pixels of  one work for the catalog, plus 2-3 additional jpegs that may appear on the website, at www.OnAndOffFred.org  (NOTE:  Webmaster reserves the right to exclude images that do not fall within these limits.)
Through November 28:  Studio visits to new artists.
December 3:  Acceptance notification for new applicants.*
* Communication of acceptance and other important information will be via e-mail. If you do not have access to email please include a self-addressed, stamped envelop with your application.
December 8:  Contracts e-mailed/mailed to all participating artists. 
January 27:  On and Off Fred Artists' Potluck, 6:30-9:00 p.m.
February 13:  Drop off artwork at Bihl Haus, 2-4 p.m.
February 18:  On and Off Fred Autograph Party @ Bihl Haus, 6:00-9:00 p.m.
February 19:  On and Off Fred Studio Tour, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.
February 20:  On and Off Fred Studio Tour,  Noon to 5 p.m.
March 19:  Wrap Up Meeting and pick up artwork or check @ Bihl Haus, 4:00 p.m.
*Submission of application guarantees participation for artists/studios/businesses that participated in the 2010 tour, but new applications will go through a formal review  process which includes a site visit, by member(s) of the On and Off Fred Review Committee. 


GUIDELINES: VISUAL ARTISTS

1)  The Studio Tour is open to any artist living and/or working and to any gallery/alternative space operating as a business in the designated neighborhoods (Los Angeles Heights/Keystone, Beacon Hill, Monticello Park, Jefferson, Woodlawn, or Alta Vista) that has been accepted and met the deadline requirements.  Sites slightly outside the neighborhood boundaries will be considered on a case-by-case basis.

2)  All work displayed and sold on the tour must be original art made by the artist.

3)  Your studio must be open during all tour hours: 11 am – 5 pm on Saturday, February 19, and   Noon – 5 pm on Sunday, February 20, 2011.

4)  Participating artists will provide one piece of their work for exhibition in the On and Off Fred Exhibit at Bihl Haus Arts that will run from Friday, February 18 through early March 19, 2011.  Bihl Haus Arts receives a 30% commission on all work sold during this exhibit.  (Commissions are NOT paid on works sold at other locations.)

5)  Participating artists are expected to attend the On and Off Fred Autograph Party on Friday, February 18, 2011, 6:00 - 9:00 pm, at Bihl Haus Arts. Please be on hand at 5:30 pm for a group photo.

6) Participation in the On and Off Fredericksburg Road Studio Tour is free to participating artists.  However, publication of the brochure and production of advertising materials is expensive.  Tax-deductible donations of $10-$100 or more are greatly appreciated.  As a "thank you" your name on the "Fred's Amigos" page in the catalog.

7)  On and Off Fred Artist Potluck: Please plan to attend the potluck on THURSDAY, JAN. 27, 6:30-9:30 PM, where you’ll receive final instructions for the tour plus one free catalog.  Additional catalogs are available this night only to participating artists at the discount price of $5.00.

8)  On and Off Fred wrap up & art pick up: 4 PM, SATURDAY, MARCH 19TH @ BIHL HAUS:  Please plan to attend the post-tour wrap up meeting, where we’ll discuss the 2011 tour and how we might make the 2012 tour even better.  Any unsold work remaining from the Bihl Haus show will be available for pickup at this time, as will checks to artists for work that sold.