Coldwater & Area Studio Tour Criteria and Guidelines for New Artists

1) Artistic disciplines for the studio tour include painting, printmaking, sculpture, ceramics, photography, glasswork, jewellery, fiber art, woodworking and mixed media. If unsure, please inquire and we can provide some guidance.
2) Must be original artwork and reproductions of your own original designs. Kits, preformatted artwork or copies of someone else’s work is not permitted

3) Artists are welcome to include additional products that use their artwork as a significant portion of the article, such as cards, printed textile pieces or reproductions. Please ask if you would like additional guidance on this matter

4) New artists will need to submit up to 5 pieces of their work as part of the jury process. You will be contacted the week following January 17, 2027 to advise if you have been accepted to the show.

5) The Coldwater Studio Tour is to promote the artists visual artwork and is not intended to be a showcase for other business ventures. Promotion of other activities will not be permitted.

Coldwater & Area Studio Tour Criteria and Guidelines for All Artists

6) Artists must be present at all times between 10:00 am to 4:00 pm on both days of the studio tour.

7) Artists must have Liability Insurance with coverage of at least $2 million.  This can be included with the application through companies such as PAL.  Please list Coldwater Studio Tour Executive Committee as an additional insured.  

PROOF OF INSURANCE IS REQUIRED FOR ALL ARTISTS AND ANY ARTIST THAT DOES NOT SUBMIT PROOF OF INSURANCE WILL BE DENIED SET UP TOUR WEEKEND

8) Artists are responsible for providing all display materials, lighting, signage, tables, etc., and setting up all their artwork. 

9) The organizers reserve the right to decline an application for participation or to have an artist removed from the studio tour for breach of this agreement. The organizers also reserve the right to rescind this agreement.

10) Once accepted and your payment processed as of January 17, 2027, there will be no refunds, unless the event is cancelled or postponed for reasons outside the organizer’s control.  If refunds are issued, they may be partial repayment, to cover any related costs associated with the tour.

11) We are a 100% volunteer committee.  Any assistance is gratefully accepted to ensure the tour is successful.  Please consider helping with any of the tasks outlined. 

• Distribution of brochures
• Newsletter copy writing and graphic design
• Signage drop off and pick up,
• Lucky Art Ducks (make a duck!)
• Social media

Social Media is very important:

• Follow the Coldwater Studio Tour Facebook page: facebook.com/coldwaterstudiotour/. LIKE or SHARE posts to expand the reach of the POSTS.
• Create Facebook/Instagram posts that include samples of your work /images, your artist biography or information about your artistry process, and tag to the studio tour Facebook/Instagram page @coldwaterstudiotour should appear in your post. Many other groups SHARE and LIKE our pages so the marketing domino effect is an important aspect of our marketing efforts.
• Utilize your own social media channels with this same concept (Instagram, Twitter etc.).
• Invite your colleagues, former clients, potential clients, galleries, friends and family to see you at the Studio Tour. A special invitation will be created and sent to all participating artists that can be easily forwarded. Please email out the digital flyer and brochure in advance (.pdf will be provided).
• Post the Studio Tour brochure and date and locations on your website or social media (if applicable).

Please reach out and get involved!

Cheryl and the executive committee