Shoreline ArtsTrail Call for Artists

The Shoreline ArtsTrail announces its 14th annual Open Studios Weekend on November 21 and 22, 2015. Approximately 40 member artists who live and work in Branford, Guilford, and Madison show and sell their work during the weekend from 10 am to 4 pm. Artists with media such as pottery, stained and fused glass, paintings, jewelry, sculpture, weaving, prints, photography, textiles, quilts, paper and wood are invited to apply to this event. Member artists are asked to demonstrate, answer questions and open their studios for the entire weekend to the public. During the Open Studios Weekend, the distinctive yellow “Open Studio” signs are placed to point visitors in the right direction. The Shoreline ArtsTrail is an artist-run organization and all members are required to volunteer.

Benefits: inclusion on ArtsTrail map and website (www.shorelineartstrail.com), a feature article on our blog, state-wide publicity via print and online media, brochure/maps for personal use, and year-round marketing, networking and social media opportunities.

Application fee: $10. Deadline for application: March 6, 2015. Dues: $275 and all members must join the Guilford Art Center for $35. For more information and to apply online, visit www.shorelineartstrail.com.