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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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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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October 2026 | Open Studios Art Tour

March 12, 2026 By Cameron Kelly

Open Studios Art Tour Gallery Exhibit

October 3-23, 2026

Reception: Friday, October 2, 5-7pm

Gallery exhibit by participating OSAT artists. Preview artwork by each artist and plan your self-guided tour. Open Studios is more than an event. It’s an invitation to connect with the creative heartbeat of our region.

 

Open Studios Art Tour Weekends

October 10-11 & 17-18

OSAT is a two-weekend event. Visit artists in their environments as they welcome you to buy artwork, jewelry, woodwork, stained glass and other handcrafts. Over 60 artists participate.

 

Artist Registration

Opens June 13, 2026. Click here for the Artist's Portal.

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How do I visit art studios?

Purchase a $15 guidebook for studio addresses at the following locations:

  • Chico Art Center - 450 Orange Street
  • Art Etc. - 256 E 1st Street
  • Chico Paper Co. - 345 Broadway
  • DCBA Welcome Center - 338 Broadway
  • Ellis Art & Engineering Supplies - 3029 Esplanade
  • Museum of Northern California Art - 900 Esplanade
  • Buffy's Gift Barn of Paradise - 6393 Skyway

View 2026 Open Studio Artists

After September 15, browse the 60+ artists by name, medium or weekends they are open by visiting ChicoOSAT.com.

ChicoOSAT.com

Open Studios Art Tour is an annual Butte County tradition. Artists share their private studios with the public to explore. This event series is produced solely by Chico Art Center (CAC) volunteers as our major fundraising project of the year. Your participation and patronage pledges your commitment to visual artists in your region and helps make CAC's programming possible all year. Many thanks to our sponsor, Heithecker Financial and local businesses advertising in the Guidebook. We hope you'll support local artists and businesses with your patronage.

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Art & Gifts

January 14, 2024 By Cameron Kelly

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We want to sell your work!

Members benefit by selling art and handmade gifts under $100 in the Gift Shop, which cycles through members by changing inventory every 3 months. Chico Art Center welcomes visitors 6 days a week with monthly events and promotion in our newsletter and social media to keep folks coming back. The center takes a 30% commission in exchange.  Change out typically happens on the last days of Dec, March, June and September. Please bring an inventory list and all items tagged with your name and retail price. Maximum 5 types of items.

Each quarter features an artist or art organization with works over $100. This could be you!

We look forward to seeing what our creative members will have to offer next. Remember your membership must be current.

Please feel free to stop by any time to pick up the paperwork so you will be all ready to go.
Contact Christian Davila at CAC.GiftShop@gmail.com‬ to arrange to bring your art and handmade gifts to Christian on Wednesdays during gallery hours, 11:30am-4:00pm.

 

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