If you are a professional artist and are interested in opening up your studio to the public as part of the 2013 Boise Open Studios Tour event –

please complete and submit the  2013 BOSCO New Member Application

click here for a MS Word doc version of the application

You will be asked to submit the following (this is a preview, do not submit anything in reply to this post):

1. Five to ten images of your best work created within the last 3 years, submitted by email ***We need these submitted in a very specific manner, please refer to the application***
2. Image list with thumbnails, title, medium, size, and year of work. Photo credits if applicable.
3. An up-to-date artist’s resume
4. An artist’s statement
5. Completed application
6. Non-refundable $25 application fee submitted by mail

DEADLINE: emailed no later than March 31, check postmarked by March 30. 
Accepted applicants will be notified by May 1st with fees due on June 1.

MEMBERSHIP CATEGORIES

Participating Artist Member ($80 annually)  must be a resident of the greater Boise area currently working in the visual arts. PAMs in good standing have the right to attend meetings, vote on BOSCO issues, and participate in the Open Studios Weekend and other events.

Supporting Artist Member ($50 annually) must be a resident of the greater Boise area currently working in the visual arts, as well. SAMs in good standing have the right to attend meetings, vote on BOSCO issues, but will not participate in the open studios event. However, they are encouraged to enter a piece in the open studios reception event or one other BOSCO group exhibition.

Student Member ($40 annually) available to currently registered full-time college students, or current year spring graduates.  Must provide copy of current semester’s 12-credit class schedule.  This membership level receives the same benefits as Participating members.

Boise Open Studio Tour is traditionally held the second weekend in October;  in 2012, Saturday October 13, and Sunday October 14.  A limited number of artists will also open Friday evening October 12, this will be noted on this year’s guide map.

Where can I find a map and guide to the Tour?

Maps will be available:

• a map is available now on the Tour page
• coming soon in the Boise Weekly
• at the BOSCO Preview Night event at Boise Art Museum on First Thursday, October 4, (as well as at the front desk of the museum anytime until the Tour)
• at the Opening Reception for the BOSCO exhibit at the Visual Arts Collective on October 5, (as well as at the VAC anytime until the Tour)

Look for maps at other art hotspots around Boise.

The full brochure with map is also available for download

What are the hours for the Tour?

In 2012 artists’ studios will be open 10am to 6pm on Saturday, October 13; Noon to 6pm on Sunday, October 14.  A few artists will open their studios on Friday evening as well, please check the map guide for specific information.

What does the Tour cost?

It’s free!

Can I bring my kids?

Yes! But please be aware that some artists work with fragile or hazardous materials and specialized tools, so always ask before touching something.  Children should be supervised at all times. And note that many studios do not provide public restrooms.

What is BOSCO anyway?

BOSCO is the acronym for Boise Open Studios Collective Organization, Inc., a registered not-for-profit. The organization coordinates an annual tour of professional artists’ studios in the Boise, Idaho, area with the goal of literally opening doors to the creative process.

What kind of place is a “studio”?

A studio is simply a dedicated personal workspace where artwork is created.  Among BOSCO artists you will visit converted garages, small out buildings, large warehouse space, or entire homes.  You will see not only what the artist creates, but how it is created and all of the things that might inspire an artist — you’ll step through an open door into an artist’s personal creative process.

Is the art for sale?

In most cases, yes, artists will have art available for sale during the tour. BOSCO does not charge a commission on sales, 100% of the sales price goes to participating artists.

See local artists in their natural environment as they open their studio doors to the public for 2 whole days. Several artists will also be open Friday evening, more info will be on the map.

Who wouldn’t want to get a peak into the minds and creative process of their favorite artists? Or to see the diversity of dozens of artist studios? For all the art collectors, most of our artists will also have original artwork available for purchase throughout the weekend. Look for the Studios Tour Map in the Boise Weekly!

And don’t miss the BOSCO Artists’ Open Studios Preview Event @ BAM

First Thursday Preview Night Event, October 4, 5 – 8pm, at Boise Art Museum. Studio Tour Maps available at the door.  BOSCO artists John Killmaster, Kay Seurat, Rick Friesen, Betty Hayzlett and Ann Watson Sorenson are scheduled to demonstrate their art techniques in the BAM education studios.

Boise Open Studios is pleased to announce our 2012 Call to Artists.

BOSCO is a non- profit volunteer group of professional artists working to promote and foster greater understanding of the creative process between artists and the general public. Our main activity is one open studio weekend per year (in October), with the opening at Boise Art Museum. We also participate in activities such as Modern Art.

New members are juried in annually. This year’s application deadline is April 1, 2012.

Please read the entry form carefully and follow the requested format. Submissions are being taken electronically only. This year’s juror is professional artist Zella Bardsley.

For more information, visit our website at www.boiseopenstudios.com , email bosco.membership@gmail.com or call Marianne at 866-6306.

During this free event the public can watch artists create in media as varied as assemblage, pottery, oil and acrylic painting, photography, glass, sculpture and mixed media.  Most studios will be open from 12-6 each day, but please check the studio tour map to verify.

To visit an artist’s studio is to see the artist’s mind at work. You’ll learn about the materials they use, find out what inspires them, and how both shape the artwork.
Download a map and artists’ info here.

ALSO — A FIRST THURSDAY EVENT, BOSCO’s Preview Night at Boise Art Museum, October 6, 5-9 pm
Artwork from more than 25 local artists will be on display; a great opportunity to preview art and plan which studios to visit during the Open Studio Tour the following weekend.

BOSCO members Pam McKnight (assemblage) and Rick Friesen (oil painting) will be on hand to demonstrate in Boise Art Museum’s education studios. BOSCO participating artists’ work will be displayed in the Museum’s sculpture atrium and free studio tour maps for the October 15-16 studio tour will be available.

Maps will be available in The Boise Weekly’s October 12 issue.

BOSCO would like to thank partners Boise Art Museum and The Boise Weekly for supporting

Music and wine will be available as well.  I ask that you all come out to support this event and to mingle with our guests in promoting this event and other upcoming Third Friday events.

See you on the 17th