Art and Studio Tour

Application Information

Deadline to apply: Thursday, February 20, 2020, 4 p.m.  

• Fees: $198.20 (Includes HST).  Full payment is required at the time of application. There are no refunds once the artist is accepted onto the Tour. $159.84 (Includes HST) will be refunded if the artist is not accepted onto the Tour.
• Registration is accepted online using program code: 43990, or in person at Rouge Woods Community Centre, c/o Michelle Zikovitz, Arts and Events, 110 Shirley Drive, Richmond Hill, ON  L4S 1Y7
• Digital images: In addition to the registration form, artists are required to submit eight (8) high quality jpeg digital images per category of work. 
• Images can be submitted electronically (Files cannot exceed 10MB) by email or on USB to the Rouge Woods Community Centre, Attention: Michelle Zikovitz, by the deadline of Thursday February 20, 2020 at 4 p.m.
• Sample of artwork: Artists who are new to the Tour must submit one original piece of their art for the selection process.  Returning artists may be required to submit a sample of their work if their work has changed, or if requested by the Tour organizers.  Work is to be dropped off at the Rouge Woods Community Centre, Attention: Michelle Zikovitz, by Thursday February 20^th, 4 p.m.   
• Failure to comply with these requests will constitute an incomplete application and the artists’ application will not be considered.
• Applicants will be notified of their application status by the end of March 2020

Conditions of Entry

Eligibility Criteria

• Priority is given to, but is not exclusive to, Richmond Hill residents.
• All art mediums / disciplines are eligible and may include pottery, wood, glass, fibre/textiles, photography, sculpture, jewellery, printmaking, mixed-media, painting
• Artists must show only their own professional quality, original works.  Artists are permitted to sell a limited amount of printed materials of their own work (e.g. cards)
• Artists must be in attendance and prepared to discuss and demonstrate their work throughout the Art & Studio Tour.
• All artists must provide a signed copy of the Agreement & Release Form (To be provided once accepted on the Tour).
• Site Artists must be prepared to provide evidence of $1,000,000 of General Liability Insurance on the City General Liability Certificate of Insurance form.
• Artists are expected to promote the Tour by participating at various City events and by distributing marketing materials to extend market reach. 

Artist Classification and Insurance Requirements

• Site Artists must:
  • Reside or have studio space in Richmond Hill
  • Have a site that is suitable for displaying work and welcoming visitors
  • Be prepared to provide evidence of $1,000,000 of General Liability Insurance on a City General Liability Certificate of Insurance form.
• Site artists are encouraged to host a guest artist at their venue.
• Guest Artist A
  • Requires a community space to showcase work.  Locations may include: Elgin Barrow Arena, McConaghy Centre, Richmond Hill Centre for the Performing Arts, Richmond Hill United Church, Richmond Hill Presbyterian Church, Curtain Club, Mill Pond Gallery, Burr House Artisans Gallery
• Guest Artist B
• Is being hosted by a site artist.  The host artist is to be confirmed at the time of application.  

Thank you to the 2019 Artists

Site 1 - Studio

• Laurel Douglas Shugarman

Site 2 - Studio

• Victor Molev

Site 3 - Studio

• Sharon Kirsh
• Mary Jane Klausz
• Karen Pasieka

Site 4 - Mill Pond Card and Gift Store

• Dave Markle

Site 5 - The Curtain Club

• Sue Foerster
• Rose Ianccino
• Rhonda Starr

Site 6 - Boynton House

• Alexandra Conrad
• Haleh Dehlavi
• Roger Henry Potts
• Cheryl Fulcher
• Anuradha Kalra

Site 7 - Richmond Hill Centre for the Performing Arts

• Wendy Cho
• Trudy Maresch
• Shoshana Lock
• Vera Smarakina
• Josephine Sherman

Site 8 - Richmond Hill United Church

• Christine Chin-Fook
• Mary Espinosa
• Sylva Sroujian
• Danica Tanaskovic

Site 9 - Heritage Centre

• Kade Bolger
• Caterina Liberatore
• Rubina Panjwani

Site 10 - Elgin Barrow Arena, Richmond Hill Room

• Naghmeh Ahmadi
• Brooke Friendly
• Karen Hunter
• Andrej Krystoforski
• Olena Lopatina
• Vladimir Lopatina
• Terri Mittelmann
• Manuela Moldavan
• Manizhe Sabet Sarvestany

Site 11 - Studio

• Wendy Emery

Site 12 - Studio

• Elina Ten

Site 13 - Studio

• Valentine Ioppe

Site 14 - Studio

• Andrea End

Site 15 - Ocean Art Gallery

• Charles Choi
• Cathy Groulx
• Firouz Hakimzadeh

The Studio Tour is a self-guided tour, open to everyone. Get your brochure and plan your route in advance and make sure that you visit all of the artists that you are interested in. Include one artist who is out of your comfort zone. Watch for the Studio Tour signs along the way.

Bring a friend with you!

All sites are open Saturday and Sunday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.  Plan a route that is flexible, 10-15 minutes at each stop may be enough; however, you may want to stay longer at other stops.

Make sure you meet the artist. Ask questions! The artists would like to share their story about their artwork with you. It's interesting to learn about their inspiration and technique.  Each artist has their own special way to create their art.

Pack snacks for consumption in between stops. Some sites may serve light refreshments but this is not expected.

Wear shoes that you can remove easily. Some artists have their studios in their homes and will ask that you leave your shoes at the door.

Ask for permission before taking photos or posting anything on social media. Ask for the artists' hashtag and handles.

Bring cash with you. Some artists will accept credit card and debit. You are not obliged to make a purchase, however, supporting a local artist is a win-win situation - you'll go home with a unique piece of art and your purchase will directly support the artist.

Works of the 2020 Studio Tour Artists will be on display at the RHCPA for the month of October.  Stop by any time to enjoy the exhibit, or even better, check out the Exhibit when you are at the Theatre for a show. The Arts are alive in Richmond Hill! Information about the Theatre and tickets for performances at the Theatre are available at rhcentre.ca or by calling the Box Office at 905-787-8811.

The Theatre is located at 10268 Yonge Street, Richmond Hill.

Art Conversations will take place on Friday, September 25, 9:30 a.m. to 6 p.m., Saturday, September 26, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sunday, September 27, 12 to 5 p.m. There will be other Culture Days activities taking place in Richmond Hill over the weekend. Visit RichmondHill.ca/CultureDays for details.

Studio Tour FAQ's

You can visit any of the sites that you are interested in. 

What can I expect at an artist's Studio?

Each artist will set up their studio and exhibit differently. Along with their display of artwork, you may be able to see their process for creating their artwork and any special tools or equipment that is used. You will have the chance to speak to the artist and ask questions.

Are all sites wheelchair accessible?

Not all. Most of the community centre spaces are wheelchair accessible. Check the brochure for sites that are marked with the accessibility sign. Please note: Richland Academy is wheelchair accessible; the symbol was missed in the brochure. Individual artist sites may not be accessible. 

Is there parking at each site?

Yes, but at some sites there may be other activities taking place and parking may not be directly near the building.  Street parking is available in residential areas. Please pay attention to the parking signs on the streets.

What if I see a piece of art that I like? Can I contact the artist after the Tour?

Yes, the contact information for the artists is included in the brochure. You can contact the artist after to Tour if you are interested in purchasing a piece of art. They may also have a website that lists any upcoming shows they are participating in. Artist websites are listed in the brochure.