Artists from across the North State are invited to participate in the 36th Annual Open Studios Art Tour (OSAT), one of the region’s premier art events connecting local creators with more than 1,500 art enthusiasts each year.

Artist Registration: June 13–July 31, 2026
Open Studios Art Tour: October 10–11 & October 17–18, 2026

Why Participate?

Open Studios Art Tour provides artists with valuable exposure and opportunities to connect directly with the public. Participating artists receive:

• Inclusion in the October Chico Art Center gallery exhibition
• Listing in the official Open Studios Guidebook
• Placement on the OSAT locator map
• Artist profile page on ChicoOSAT.com
• Promotion through local media, radio advertising, and social media campaigns

Don’t have a studio? Organizers can help match you with another participating artist willing to share their space.

Registration Fees

Early Bird Registration (June 13–July 20)

• Individual Artist: $150
  • Includes $110 OSAT registration + $40 Chico Art Center membership
• Two Artists in Same Household: $285
  • Includes two OSAT registrations + family membership

Regular Registration (July 21–31)

• Individual Artist: $175
• Two Artists in Same Household: $335

Who Can Apply?

Artists working in all mediums are encouraged to participate, including:

• Painting
• Photography
• Sculpture
• Jewelry
• Ceramics
• Fiber Arts
• Mixed Media
• Fine Crafts

About Open Studios Art Tour

Produced by volunteers at the Chico Art Center, Open Studios Art Tour promotes cultural exchange, supports local artists, and gives the public a unique opportunity to visit artist studios, discover original artwork, and meet the creators behind the work.

More Information

For questions or registration assistance, contact:

Daniel Donnelly
DonnellyDa@butte.edu

Learn more at ChicoOSAT.com.

Join one of Northern California’s longest-running art tours and share your work with thousands of visitors this fall.