FAQ for VISITORS
When are the Tours?
The artist studio tours take place over two weekends.
February 8 & 9, 2025 - 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM
March 8 & 9, 2025 - 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Is there a cost to attend?
Artist Studio Tours Barbados is FREE and self-guided.
Where are the Tours?
The tours will be held throughout Barbados….visit artists in many parishes.
What is an artist open studio tour?
A studio tour is a place where someone makes art, – it can be a room, garage, shed/workshop, barn or other type of space – clean or messy, funky or classic. Some artists will be creating art when you visit and others combine studio spaces to share their artwork with the public. This is an opportunity to experience a variety of art from painting to jewellery, from woodwork to pottery. There is no cost to attend the tour and no tickets are required. It is not necessary to make an appointment. Participating studios are open from 10:00 AM until 5:00 PM.
How does a self-guided tour work?
It’s simple, get a free map from our website or our brochure, visit the artist studios and enjoy these unique creative spaces. You can download a copy of the map from the website. Brochures include brief artist info, addresses, and accessibility. Brochures will be available in September 2024.
How should I plan my tour?
The names and addresses of studios are available on our website after September 1, 2024 as well as on the map available on our website for download. You can also pick up a brochure at tourist information or other businesses in Barbados.
We encourage you to plan your route to ensure you will have time to visit all of the artists you would like to visit.
Each studio will have an Artist Studio Tours Barbados sign on display outside of their studio.
Participating artists have paid for the opportunity to share their art with you. You will find interesting and unique works of art in the studios. Many artists will have original artwork available for purchase during the event – if you see something you like be sure to ask. This may also be an opportunity to commission a work as a gift or for your own enjoyment.
FAQ for ARTISTS
Where is the Tour?
The tour will be held throughout Barbados.
When is the Tour?
The tour will take place over two weekends in February and March from 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM on the following dates: 8 and 9 February and 8 and 9 March 2025
How do I apply to be a participating artist?
The 2025 application process closed 1 July 2024. There is a $250.00 registration fee per artist. The fee is NON-REFUNDABLE.
Both my partner and I are artists, do we each pay the registration fee?
Yes, each artist has a $250.00 fee as part of the registration, because each artist will be be promoted individually.
What if I need to cancel?
Your registration fee is NON-REFUNDABLE. If you need to cancel, please contact the tour organizers by email at artistsstudiobarbados@gmail.com as soon as possible to ensure the public will not arrive at your doorstep. .
What if I want to partner with another artist?
Artists can collaborate with another artist. Please specify on your application the studio where you will be presenting your work.
What does my registration fee cover?
The registration fee covers the advertising and marketing material associated with promoting the Tour.
What is a STUDIO?
We firmly believe that where you create IS a studio and need not be limited to concepts of a traditional or “real” one.
Does my studio need to have wheelchair access?
No, it does not. We will work to include everyone in the tour and note those studios that are wheelchair accessible.
What if I do not want people walking through my home studio?
It is the artist’s decision to decide where and how they wish to display their works of art on their property during the Tour. You may wish to use an alternative space – such as your garage – to display your work if you do not wish to have people entering your home. It is your choice to provide bathroom facilities to patrons.
What are some tips for a successful tour?
Provide good quality pictures of your work as part of your application for us to put on our print and digital advertising material
Promote your participation in the Tour on your website and/or social media, if you use these tools
Create an engaging display of your work specifying which pieces are for sale
If you are selling your work arrange for the types of payment available (cash, credit, e-transfer, Paypal, etc)
For your visitors, make available sketches, renderings, or notes for pieces not yet realized
Have your business/artist cards and personal brochures or information sheets about your art readily available for visitors to take with them
Plan for some questions to ask your visitors, be polite and make sure your visitor feel appreciated
Set boundaries and expectations of visitors to your studio
Outline how visitors will move through your studio and how it is organized
If you don’t want to have people in your home provide photos of your creative space with you engaged in your art
Provide visitors examples of your process and how you work
When receiving visitors ensure unobstructed access to your work
If you have pets, you may wish to consider securing them away from visitors
It is your choice to provide bathroom facilities to visitors. If you choose not to, provide options of nearby facilities
By participating in the Artists Studio Tours Barbados, you are accepting the accountability and responsibility for your property, personal safety, and those of your guests. It is strongly advised that you are appropriately insured to accommodate visitors to your studio and property. The Artists Studio Tours Barbados and its organizers are not responsible for injury or damage to people, property, material, or art during the Tour.
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