October 4-6, 2013

All eyes on Roxbury Open Studios! This annual event is an opportunity for Roxbury's visual artists and crafters to welcome the public to view and purchase paintings, drawings, sculptures, textiles, jewelry and other studio crafts. The event also provides a means for individual creativity to play its part in the cultural and economic development of Roxbury.



3 STEPS TO APPLY:
1. Complete the application.

2. Pay registration fee.
( $70 until July 8, $85 from July 9-August 10) .

3. Send 2-3 images of your work to This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .
(300 dpi jpg preferred)

Student pricing is available with a valid student ID. No registrations will be accepted after August 10.

Applications and payments received by June 30, 2013 will be included on the Roxbury Open Studios map and website. Applications and payments for artists received July 1-August 10, 2013 will be placed on the Roxbury Open Studios webpage, but will not be listed in the printed map. No applications or payments will be accepted after August 10, 2013.

Given our small staff size and our efforts to reduce paper and waste, this year the application and payments are being processed online. Please contact us at 617-427-1006 if you need assistance otherwise.
 

The 2013 Roxbury Open Studios schedule of events includes:

Friday, October 4, 6pm-8pm
  Opening reception (location TBD)

Saturday, October 5, 11am-6pm
Sunday, October 6, 11am-6pm
  Artists on display at various locations.

If you would like to be added to our artist mailing list, please email Laura Edwards at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .
 

Venue Information:
Solo sites:

Individual artists, local residents and businesses can become private host sites during Roxbury Open Studios. Local residents can host on their front porch, front lawn, or in their home, if willing. Their locations will be listed on our map and in our directory for the weekend. If you are interested in hosting, please contact the artist directly to make arrangements. The artist will then complete the application.

Private group sites:
These sites are private and only house artists who are related to the activities at the location.

AAMARP
Gallery 360
Haley House Bakery Cafe
MassArt
National Center for African-American Artists
Williams Street condos

Open group sites:
Groups sites are available for artists who do not have studios spaces that are easily accessible.

Dillaway-Thomas House (9 artists)
183 Roxbury Street
Site conditions: Electricity is available; artists are recommended to bring their own code compliant extension cords. Tables are available. Art may be hung on the walls  of the second floor only and without nails.

First floor: 6 artists in 6’x4’ spaces
Second floor: 3 artists in 6’x4’ spaces

Hibernian Hall (28 artists)
184 Dudley Street
Site conditions: Electricity is available; artists are recommended to bring their own code compliant extension cords. Artists are required to bring their own tables and display materials. Art may not be hung on the walls.

Ballroom: 21 artists in 10’x10’ spaces
Conference room: 7 artists in 6’x4’ spaces

Shirley-Eustis House (12 artists)
33 Shirley Street
Site conditions: Electricity is available; artists are recommended to bring their own code compliant extension cords. Tables are available. Art may be hung on the walls inside the carriage house only.

Great Hall: 6 artists in 6’x4’ spaces
Carriage House: 6 artists in 6’x4’ spaces

UUUM/First Church in Roxbury (8 artists)
10 Putnam Street
Site conditions: Electricity is available; artists are recommended to bring their own code compliant extension cords. Tables are available. Art may not be hung on the walls.

Conference rooms: 7 artists in 6’x4’ spaces
Front entrance: 1 artist in a 6’x4’ space