Portland Metro Artists wanted in all media to open their studios to the public on October 10, 11 (east side) and October 17, 18 (west side). Artists may choose to be open one or both weekends. Show your art processes, sell your artwork, build an audience and communicate with the public. Artists are selected for the event by jury and will have an image of their artwork published in the Tour Guide and on the web.

2009 Purchase Prize
To celebrate our 10th Anniversary, Portland Open Studios will be awarding up to $1000 to the City of Portland for the purchase of artwork from one or more of our 2009 artists. Representatives from the Mayor's office will make the official selections, and City Hall will host an exhibition of the 2009 artists.

Emerging Artist Scholarship Opportunity for artists between 20 and 30 years old
Kimberly Gales Emerging Artists Scholarship is awarded to one or two emerging artists every year. The recipient will have all fees waived and receive a $100 stipend.

New-Applicant Scholarship Opportunity for new 2009 applicants
The scholarship is open to any artist who would be participating for the first time regardless of media, age, and gender. The scholarship waives the $160 jury and participation fees and the winner is awarded an additional $100 stipend. All new applicants are considered for this scholarship.


Information, directions and the online application at
http://www...portlandopenstudios.com/apply.html
 
Deadline for artist's application and scholarship both: MARCH 16, 2009.