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Calling All Artists: Join POSE - Portsmouth Open Studios Event!
Are you a talented artist or maker looking to showcase your work to a wider audience? Do you have a studio, home or other venue to use as an exhibition space in the PO1-PO6 areas of Portsmouth? POSE - Portsmouth Open Studios Event is the perfect platform for you!
By becoming a POSE participant, you'll have the opportunity to open your home or studio doors to art enthusiasts from across Portsmouth and beyond. Share your creative process, engage with visitors, and sell your original artwork directly to those who appreciate it most.
POSE is more than just an event; it's a community of passionate artists coming together to celebrate art in all its forms. Whether you're a painter, sculptor, ceramicist, photographer, or work in any other medium, POSE welcomes artists of every genre and discipline.
In order to take part in POSE 2024 you must complete
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Phase One - Registration, which is your Participant Payment Fee.
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Phase Two - Artist and Venue* Information and Image Upload. Phase Two will require a password which will be sent to you in your receipt.
Studio Groups and or Shared Venues (this can be someone's home, workplace)
Not all artists have a venue suitable to invite hundreds of visitors. In this situation artists may join together in a studio or hire a suitable venue within POSE area.
Ensure you indicate you are part of a group during Phase Two of the application process.
Are you an artist without a venue?
Or have a Venue/Studio that would like to adopt an artist to host during POSE?
If so get in touch and we will do our best to pair artists and venues together.
Fees
Entry Fee £75 (Early Bird is £65 until 15th May).
Every artist taking part in POSE 2024 must be featured in the Guidebook and pay their entry fee.
As a POSE participant, you'll benefit from:
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Exposure: Showcase your work to thousands of visitors who are eager to discover new artists and support the local art scene.
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Connection: Forge meaningful connections with fellow artists, art enthusiasts, and potential buyers who share your passion for creativity.
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Promotion: Gain exposure through our marketing efforts, including our highly valued brochure and year-round online presence on www.cityartsportsmouth.com Pose Pages.
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Support: Join a supportive community of artists and volunteers who are dedicated to making POSE a success and supporting each other's creative efforts.
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A POSE participant pack, for your venue on the day.
Don't miss this opportunity to be part of Portsmouth's premier art event! Join POSE as a participant and share your art with the world. Apply now to secure your spot and be part of this exciting celebration of creativity.
Once both Phases are complete, all that's left is to create your POSE.
N.B. City Arts Portsmouth reserves the right whether or not to accept your application; any unsuccessful applicants will be re-imbursed, minus the booking fee.
KEY DATES
Open Studio dates 2024:–
25th October
26th October
27th October
Call for artists and makers:
25th April until 31st May 2024
PRICES
Full price application with profile on the web site and in the brochure £75
Early bird application with profile on the web site and in the brochure at a reduced price until 15th May £65
Sponsorship
If you would like to feature as a sponsor in the guidebook and website please get in touch by filling out the form below.
POSE with City Arts Portsmouth, represents a natural progression from the foundation laid by "Created in Portsmouth" Open Studios, embodying a legacy of artistic exploration and community engagement. This evolution wouldn't have been possible without the dedication and tireless efforts of the Making Portsmouth team, whose commitment to fostering a vibrant arts scene has been instrumental. Their hard work has not only paved the way for POSE but has also cultivated a rich cultural landscape within Portsmouth, uniting artists and audiences alike in celebration of creativity and expression. POSE is deeply indebted to the vision and perseverance of the Created Portsmouth team, and it stands as a testament to their enduring legacy in shaping the artistic identity of the city.