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North Yorkshire Open Studios 2023 Call to artists

Deadline: 02/10/2022

Region: North Yorkshire  |  Country: United Kingdom  |  North Yorkshire Open Studios

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NYOS enables artists and makers to open their studios, meet, promote and sell their work direct to the public on 3/4 & 10/11 June 2023.

North Yorkshire Open Studios is an annual event showcasing the work of over 100 artists across the region.

Established in 2005, this much loved event has grown to become one of the major events in North Yorkshire’s cultural calendar, as well as one of the North’s most prestigious open studios events.

With studios located right across the county, from the remote hills of the Upper Dales to the suburban streets of Harrogate, across the Vale of York to the rural North York Moors and Coast, visitors have the opportunity to visit unique and varied artist venues, surrounded by stunning North Yorkshire landscapes.

NEW DIRECTION

This year marks an exciting change for NYOS, as we move to an annual membership-based system. This means that you only have to be selected once, and are then part of NYOS for as long as you wish, building a strong artistic community right across the county.

Please read our FAQs for more information on these changes.

EXTRAS FOR 2023

As well as the main event in June we have other opportunities included in the fee:

- A 3-month preview exhibition at the beautiful Inspired By... gallery at the North York Moors Visitor Centre in Danby, Feb- May 2023

- The Preview Evening, Friday 2nd June 2023, 6-9pm (optional)

- Winter NYOS on 2nd/3rd December 2023, 10am - 5pm (optional)

- Social events for artists to meet those local to them and further afield, whilst enjoying some food and drink!

COSTS

There is no fee to apply.

Successful applicants pay £150 to take part in NYOS23

We run an Emerging Maker Scheme (must have set up within the last 2 years) with a reduced participation fee of £75.

Artists pay 10% commission on all sales over £300.

Please read our NYOS23 Agreement in full before submitting your application.

 

Contact the curator
How is NYOS run?
NYOS is a not-for-profit organisation, led by a Steering Group of North Yorkshire artists from its membership.
You can find out who we are and our different roles here: https://www.nyos.org.uk/about/
Who is eligible for this opportunity?
You must live and/or work in North Yorkshire and be an emerging or established professional visual artist.

You should:
- Be a professional visual or applied artist committed to the making and selling of high quality contemporary art or craft. Emerging and new artists are encouraged to apply
- Be engaged in current practice consistent with professional status and be able to demonstrate good technical ability to that standard.
-Have an accessible workspace, or be able to collaborate with another artist/maker who has a studio space (NYOS can help find artists to share studio space), or identify an appropriate alternative space.
When is the deadline?
11:59pm, Sunday 2nd October September 2022
How much does it cost?
We charge £150. Emerging artists (within 2 years) pay a reduced fee of £75.
Artists pay a commission of 10% on their sales over £300.
NYOS is a not-for-profit event meaning all application and commission fees are used to cover the running costs of the event.
Do I need to have my own studio?
No. If your creative space is not suitable for visitors you can share with another NYOS artist, but please be aware that they also need to be selected. NYOS can help artists who don’t have their own studio space by finding other shared venues or studios for them to use. A suitable venue must be finalised by 20th November 2022.
How do you choose applications?
Each year we employ a selection panel of 3 arts professionals (curators, gallery owners, academics, professional artists etc.) to choose new artists for NYOS.
This panel is different each year, so we encourage you to reapply if you were not previously successful.
Please note that the organisers of NYOS have no input into the decisions made by the independent selection panel.
What criteria are applications assessed on?
- Quality of the applicant’s work
- Contemporary nature of the work
- Image quality (professional in style and print ready for use in the brochure and other promotional purposes)

Decisions are made entirely on the information submitted in this application.
Artists who submit poor quality images are unlikely to be selected.

Non- selected artists may ask for feedback on their submission, which is provided by our selection panel.
I have taken part in NYOS in the past, do I still need to apply?
The changes to selection have come into effect from this year.
Artists who took part in NYOS22 do not have to go through selection.
Artists who have taken part in NYOS before 2022 must reapply.

We cannot undermine the process of selection from previous years.
Can artists from York apply?
North Yorkshire Open Studios and York Open Studios are in agreement that artists can only take part in one event each year. This is to keep our separate shows varied and fresh for the public. We encourage you to apply for both events if eligible, but if you are selected for both you must make a decision which you will exhibit with by 16th September.

York artists can stay members of NYOS, even if they choose to show with YOS. Giving them the option to take part in future NYOS years if they wish.
Do I have to attend any meetings?
Yes, you must attend your local regional meetings (Dales, Central, Moors or Coast) venues tbc by your Area Coordinator.

Social and Welcome:
Friday 11th November 2022
5:30-8:30pm
Meet fellow local artists, your area coordinator and members of the NYOS Steering Group from your area. See where you all are on the map and discuss group activities for promotion. Food and drink: bring something to add to the table.

Distribution and promotion:
Saturday 25th March 2023
10am -2pm
Distribution of print (brochure, flyers, posters, directional signs) chat about promotion. Food and drink: bring something to add to the table.

Please remember that NYOS is a county wide community effort by its artists to put on the best event possible and is not run as a commercial venture by a business. By committing to take part in NYOS23 you are expected to engage in the event and the responsibilities that come with participation.
When artists do not turn up to meetings it leaves the area coordinators and other artists with extra work and admin.
If you are unable to attend the meetings you must contact your area coordinator asap after selection.
What publicity will be provided as part of the opportunity?
We produce a high quality brochure that is distributed to our extensive mailing list and at venues across the region. Each artist has a profile listing in the brochure and also on our website.
2022 brochure: https://www.nyos.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/NYOS22Brochure.pdf
2022 artist profile pages: https://www.nyos.org.uk/artists/
We employ a PR agency who secure significant press and magazine coverage and all artists are showcased across our social media channels.

This year we are also collaborating with Inspired By...gallery in Danby to put on a 3 month NYOS preview exhibition, which will be included in their yearly event brochure.
Is there a preview event / opening?
Artists can choose to have a preview evening on Friday 2nd June 2023 which will be published in the directory and on the website. These have proved very successful in previous years.
What are the opening hours?
Friday 2rd June, 6-9pm (optional)
Saturday 3rd June, 10am-5pm
Sunday 4th June, 10am-5pm
Saturday 10th June, 10am-5pm
Sunday 11th June, 10am-5pm
Do I need to be present?
Yes, you must be present at your studio venue between 10am-5pm throughout both weekends.
Do I have to pay extra to take part in the Winter NYOS?
No. The optional Winter NYOS is included in the fee.
What do I need to do for the Inspired By... gallery preview exhibition?
You need to provide 1 piece of work for the exhibition. Delivery dates tbc.
We will discuss this exhibition at our meetings in November with the aim to organise group deliveries and collections within our area groups.
What happens if my application is successful?
You will receive:
- a congratulations email.
- admission fee request.

The deadline for payment is 6th November 2022
What are the key dates for my application?
11:59pm, Sunday 2nd October: Application deadline
3rd-14th October: Selection panel review applications.
15th October: York artists are informed about selection before the YOS deadline on 16th.
17th October: All artists are informed about selection.
6th November: Deadline for payment.
I want to apply for this year but don't want to exhibit every year, is this possible?
Yes! Once you are a member of NYOS you choose every year whether you want to take part in the event.
If you do not wish to take part, you still stay a member of NYOS and can choose to join another year.
Where can I find the Terms and Conditions?
You can read the full terms and conditions in the NYOS Agreement by copy and pasting this link into your browser: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1MlYih4L2xLbD9uzX8rgQ9XRL3hZBXelg/view?usp=sharing

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