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Cameron Kelly

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Open Studios Art Tour Registration & Artist Portal 2026

May 29, 2026 By Cameron Kelly

CALL FOR ARTISTS

Artist registration is open from June 13 – July 31, 2026

This annual event is in its 36th year and welcomes over 1500 art patrons from across the north state. Participating artists exhibit in the Chico Art Center October gallery, are listed in the open studios guidebook, on the locater map and have a page on ChicoOSAT.com. Open Studios Art Tour is advertised in Chico ER, on north state radio stations and across Chico Art Center’s social media platforms. If you do not have a studio, we will help place you with an artist that is open to share their space.

 

June 13 - July 20 Early Bird Registration Fees

$150 for individuals which includes $110 for OSAT registration and $40 for membership

$285 for two artists in the same family which includes two OSAT entry fees adding up to $220 plus a $65 family membership

 

July 21-31 Regular Registration Fees

$175 for individuals

$335 for two artists in the same household

For additional information contact:
Daniel Donnelly, DonnellyDa@butte.edu
Open Studios Art Tour is produced by Chico Art Center volunteers for the benefit of cultural exchange, support of local artists, and Chico Art Center.

Grow Your Audience

Over a thousand art enthusiasts look forward to this annual event.

Webpage

Drag & Drop Template

24hr access for 1 year

All artists have a page on ChicoOSAT.com

Build Community

Join artists in Butte County to share your paintings, sculpture, photographs, prints, glass art, textiles and more.

What you need to register:

  • A high resolution image of your artwork for the guidebook; Resolution 150-300 dpi, File Size 1 MB max, Acceptable files include png, jpg, jpeg, gif, and pdf.
  • Credit Card, PayPal, or check
Register Here

Sample Artist Webpage

Artists may continue to engage Patrons by updating your ChicoOSAT.com page throughout the year.

Go to ChicoOSAT.com
  1. Login to ChicoOSAT.com
  2. Go to the homepage and click on your thumbnail image to open your page
  3. Select "edit" to update your images and info
  4. Select the "Submit Listing" button to save your changes.
Annai Smith

Important Dates

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Sagebrush Sanctuary, 2018, Oil Pastel and Acrylic on Cradled Panel, 16" x 16", $300

Get Ready for Studio Visits

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Annai Smith

Strategies for Success

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Richard Whiteread

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Today We Did the Wildflower, acrylic on paper, matted and framed, 12X16 inches, $175

Q&A

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Nancy Spinadel

Welcome Letter

Gallery exhibit release form will be available here at a later date

Images by former OSAT Artists

Waif Mullins
Waif Mullins
Annai Smith
Annai Smith
Nancy Spinadel
Nancy Spinadel
Richard Balch
Richard Balch
Barbara O'Brien
Barbara O'Brien
"Table Mountain", 2017, Oils on Canvas, 24 x 30 inches, $475
Kristen DeMartini Carlos
Today We Did the Wildflower, acrylic on paper, matted and framed, 12X16 inches, $175
Tia Cronin
Sagebrush Sanctuary, 2018, Oil Pastel and Acrylic on Cradled Panel, 16" x 16", $300
Sheryl Karas
Richard Whiteread
Richard Whiteread
"Moonlight in the Tropics", acrylics on canvas, 39" wide x 31" tall, $2500.   THE WINDOWS OF MY WORLD HAVE NO GLASS  THEY ARE PORTALS, EVOCATIONS OF THE SPIRIT  THE SUN, MOON, AND LAPPING WAVES ARE CLOSE ENOUGH TO TOUCH  THE WINDS DIVIDE THE HEAVENS  THE CLOUDS MOVE AS A BREATH  WE WALK IN THE FOOTPRINTS OF OUR ANCESTORS ON THE SANDS OF TIME
Nicolai Larsen
Annai Smith
Annai Smith

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Arts Alive Spoken Word & Open Mic June

May 29, 2026 By Cameron Kelly

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For questions or to participate as a performer, please contact Reed Rickmers at ‭(530) 804-3044‬

Filed Under: Call for Art, Event, Exhibit Tagged With: featured

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Arts Alive Spoken Word & Open Mic May

May 11, 2026 By Cameron Kelly

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For questions or to participate as a performer, please contact Reed Rickmers at ‭(530) 804-3044‬

Filed Under: Call for Art, Event, Exhibit Tagged With: featured

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Arts Alive Spoken Word & Open Mic April

April 21, 2026 By Cameron Kelly

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For questions or to participate as a performer, please contact Reed Rickmers at ‭(530) 804-3044‬

Filed Under: Event

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December 2026 | Small Works

April 1, 2026 By Cameron Kelly

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Call for Art: Small Works

Drop Off: December 5-6 during gallery hours, 10am - 4pm
December 15, 2026 - Jan 8, 2027
Reception: Friday, January 8, 5-7PM

This annual community exhibit of 12x12 inch artworks is a celebration of tiny experiments in color, shape and materials by artists of all ages. Collage, assemblage, textile, wire sculpture, paper clay, origami, found objects, you name it! Let your imagination run wild! Use it as a platform for a sculpture, hang it from the ceiling, make it a box, use the reverse side, stretch your favorite fabric over it, weave it, upholster it, knit over it, felt it, use encaustic wax, feather it, flock it, fleece it or frottage it!

Entry Fee: $20 ($10 for Students). Complimentary 12x12" canvas included but not required. You're welcome to use your own as long as it is 12x12".

Pick Up: January 9-10 during gallery hours, 10am - 4pm

 

Sign the Release Form Here

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Arts Alive Spoken Word & Open Mic March

March 16, 2026 By Cameron Kelly

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For questions or to participate as a performer, please contact Reed Rickmers at ‭(530) 804-3044‬

Filed Under: Event, Exhibit

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