Swindon Open Studios has been running on and off for many years and, recently, local artists have pulled together to develop the idea into a regular event on the Swindon calendar. This year we are making arrangements with local establishments and business to provide display spaces for people who do not have their own studio or who live outside Swindon but wish to be included. If you would like to discuss these spaces (or have one to offer), or if you would like to get involved in the organising/ running of Swindon Open Studios, please contact us.

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Swindon Open Studios 2009
Terms & Conditions

1. Eligibility: The 2009 Swindon Open Studios scheme is open to all artists working in any medium and living or working within twelve miles radius of Swindon (see map - link above).

2. Opening to the public: Your commitment is to open your studio to the public, exhibit your work and discuss it during the days and hours indicated on your application form.

3. Fee: The fee for entering the 2009 Swindon Open Studios is £15. Please make cheque payable to Swindon Open Studios. Swindon Open Studios is not taking any commission on sales made during the event.

4. Application form: Applications must be filed in and fees paid for every artist even if they participate as a collective. If your Open Studio is shared by two or more people, each artist will need to submit an entry and pay the fee to feature in the brochure.

5. Deadline: The deadline for applications is 30th June 2009. Applications received after this date will not be entered into the 2009 Swindon Open Studios. Applications are deemed received when all necessary documents and payment have been received.

6. Data Protection: Your personal details will be stored on a computer of the organisers of the Swindon Open Studios. We will not pass your details to third parties without your consent. You accept that details you provided in the application for in the section “1. Your details (to be published in the Swindon Open Studios brochure and website)” will be published.

7. Images: Images supplied with the application form must comply with the requirements listed in the form. Every effort will be made to return images where stamped addressed envelopes have been supplied, but the organisers cannot be held liable for any losses or theft.

8. Brochure and website: Brochure entries will be collated by the organisers and then proofed by the artists themselves. All amendments will be made by 31st July 2009. Swindon Open Studios reserves the right to edit text supplied for use in promoting the scheme. Whilst every effort will be made to ensure the accuracy of information included in the brochure/website Swindon Open Studios organisers cannot be held responsible for any omissions or mistakes which occur. Each artist will receive 30 copies of the brochure for distribution to their mailing list.

9. Insurance: Artists opening their studios are responsible for their own insurance cover including public liability. This may or could be covered in artist’s personal home or business insurance, but each participant should check with their insurance. Each artist has a responsibility to ensure the safety of their visitors. Swindon Open Studios organisers do not accept any liability for visitor safety. Artists are responsible for the insurance of their work at all times.

10. Safety: Artist exhibiting at home should make sure that they are with someone to help them at all time. For your own safety, it is not advisable to have an Open Studio at your home on your own.