2025 Timeline

2024
Sep 1 - Nov 22
Register and Submit Images
Register and Submit Images

Register online at opendoorstudios.art

Registration is Free

Nov 23 - Nov 25
Selection
Jurors Review and Select Studios

Jurors view the submitted images online and make their studio selections.

Nov 25
Notification
Artists are Notified of Acceptance

Artists are notified by email. A list of accepted studios will also be posted online at 2025 Selected Artists. If you are accepted there is a $50 participation fee.

Dec 15
Participation Fee
Deadline for Submitting Participation Fee

Artists selected to participate must submit their entry fee by Dec 15, 2024.

2025
Jan 9, 6:00pm
At Artists Collective | Spartanburg
Meet & Greet at Artists Collective | Spartanburg

Artists meet at Artists Collective | Spartanburg to discuss the 2025 Open Doors Studio Tour and their responsibilities. Be sure to bring your artwork for the GSP exhibition.

Mar 4 - 8, 10am - 4pm
Artwork Dropoff
Artwork Dropoff at Artists Collective

Artists deliver their exhibition artworks to the Collective between 10am - 4pm.

Mar 11
Exhibition Opens
Preview Exhibit Opens in Solomon Gallery

The preview exhibition of participating artists opens. The Solomon Gallery is open Tuesday - Saturday from 10am - 4pm.

Mar 20
Artwalk Public Reception
Artwalk Reception at Artists Collective | Spartanburg

This reception is open to the public 5pm - 8pm.

Apr 17
Artwalk Public Reception
Artwalk Reception at Artists Collective | Spartanburg

This reception is open to the public 5pm - 8pm.

Apr 26- 27
Open Doors Studio Tour
Open Doors Studio Tour

Selected artists open their studios to the public and share their creative process with visitors.

May 2 & 3
Artwork Pick-up
Exhibition Closes in the Solomon Gallery

Artwork can be picked up between 10am - 4pm.

All artwork must be picked up by May 3 at 4pm.