The Chatham-Kent Artist Studio Tour celebrates C-K’s vibrant arts and cultural scene as it invites the public behind the scenes and into the studio to meet the creative minds that animate our communities.  

***2025 Application Deadline 4:30 pm
Monday, March 31, 2025***

Artists working in a variety of disciplines are invited to apply! The Tour is open to studio-based arts practitioners working in disciplines and mediums ranging from visual arts to music, dance, recording arts, photography, and film (this list is not exhaustive).

The Tour is your opportunity to open your studio, demonstrate your art, and connect with the public. For many participants, the Tour represents a valuable opportunity to sell their work.

Application for Entry

We are looking for a diversity of mediums and practice to ensure a representation of the range of arts created across Chatham-Kent. Each application is subject to a jury process and/or studio visit. The jury process is based on the quality of the work, presentation, studio/gallery space suitability, safety etc.

The tour strives for a balanced representation of artistic mediums/practice and an optimal number of studio locations. We cannot guarantee all applicants will be accepted.

If you have any questions, please email Eva Marie Clarke, Executive Director evamarie@ckartsandculturenetwork.com

Benefits

  • Representation on the CK Artist Studio Tour website

  • Tour promotion through CK Arts & Culture Network social media, and newsletters, as well as newspapers, radio interviews, etc.

  • Opportunity to promote and sell your art

  • Artist Kick-Off Event (details TBA)

  • Networking with fellow C-K artists

  • Tour directional signage to display on your property

  • Email invitation to send to your contacts

Requirements

  • Resident of Chatham-Kent

  • Available to demonstrate and discuss your work during the Tour

  • All artwork must be original and handcrafted – not mass produced (no giftware) Exceptions include fine art reproductions and cards (prints, giclées, etc)

  • Have a substantial body of work available for display

  • Able to accommodate substantial foot traffic

  • Promote CK Artist Studio Tour on personal social media and website

  • Willing to distribute CK Artist Studio Tour Brochure to clients

  • Have adequate liability insurance of not less than $2,000,000.00 (preferred)

2025 Application Process

  • Fill out the application form below

  • Submit three examples of your work to evamarie@ckartsandculturenetwork.com - images must be in JPEG or PNG format (minimum resolution 300 dpi), sound (MP3 format), video (MP4 or link to site such as YouTube or Vimeo). All works must be original to the artist.

    • Ensure that each file is clearly labeled with the title of the work and artist name

  • Application fee is $25. Payments are accepted by e-transfer via online banking only to deposit@ckartsandculturenetwork.com Please note that auto-deposit has been set up so you should not be required to set up a password.