Artists of Boundary County—Let’s Go!
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We’re kicking off planning for the 2025 Boundary County Artist Studio Tour, and we want you to be part of it.
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This is an open invitation for people to step into your creative world, whether that’s a studio, garage, barn, or kitchen table. Last year, 12 artists at 10 locations welcomed visitors from all over the region—Creston, Sandpoint, Libby, CDA—and this year we’re aiming even higher.
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People are craving art that feels like something. That stirs up nostalgia. That offers a spark of hope or beauty in their everyday space. And they want to meet the humans behind it.
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We’re looking for artists and makers who:
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Value their craft and the experience of sharing it
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Are excited to invite others into their creative process
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Take their art (and the business of selling it) seriously
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Can offer a warm, welcoming vibe and a smooth buying experience
We’re here to promote your work—but you’re the one who gets to connect and sell. And trust us, there are people out there who want what you make. They just haven’t found you yet.
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Let’s change that.
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We’re excited to see who joins us this year! Boundary County is full of talent, and it’s time to show it off.
WHO
We welcome artists of all ages to apply.*. All artists must reside in Boundary County. Artists do not need a formal studio– it can be any space you use to create art.
*If under 18, you must have the permission of a parent or guardian to apply, as well as a parent or guardian present during the tour.
WHEN
September 13, 9-5
September 14, 9-5
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Apply by June 20
HOW MUCH
Application fee: $25
Participation fee: $150
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(If sharing space with another artist, participation fee is $125 each)
The Application
-Acceptance is determined by a jury. All decisions are final.
-All work submitted to the jury and to be sold must be original works designed and made by the applicant, or prints/reproductions of applicant's own work. Commercial kits are not accepted.
-Artists must be present at their studio for the entirety of the tour.
-The studio space must be suitable to show work.
-The studio must be adequate to accommodate tour visitors safely.
-Artists are responsible for and encouraged to carry liability insurance.
-Spaces may be shared by up to 3 artists. Each artist must fill out a separate application, be accepted individually, and pay the fee.
-Demonstrations and/or visual representation of your artistic processes are encouraged.
-Only accepted artists may participate. Only work sold by participating tour artists who have been juried, accepted, and paid may be sold during the tour.
-Artists will be notified via email as to whether they are accepted or not accepted.
-No work depicting, insinuating, or including hate speech of any form will be tolerated.
-Cancellation Policy: Cancellations made by July 15 to qualify for a full refund. No refunds for any reason after that date.
-Incomplete applications will not be accepted.
-Artists keep 100% of any sales made during the tour–no commission is taken by the tour.
Any questions, contact: PANHANDLE CREATIVES at panhandlecreatives@gmail.com