2026 Timeline

Jan 1 - Feb 16
Register and Submit Images and Studio Contract
Registration

Register online at opendoorstudios.art

Registration is Free

Feb 16
Studio Contract
Deadline for Submitting Studio Contract

Registered artists who intend to participate in the 2026 tour must submit their studio contract by Feb 16

Selection
Feb 17 - Feb 21
Jurors Review and Select Studios

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

Participation Fee
Feb 27
Deadline for Submitting Participation Fee

Artists selected to participate must submit their entry fee by Feb 27.

Mar 3, 6:00pm
At Artists Collective | Spartanburg
Meet & Greet at Artists Collective | Spartanburg

Artists meet at Artists Collective | Spartanburg to discuss the 2026 Open Doors Studio Tour and their responsibilities.

 

Mar 3 – 8, 10am – 4pm
Artwork Dropoff
Artwork Dropoff at Artists Collective

Artists deliver their artwork for the preview exhibition to the Collective between 10am – 4pm.

Mar 26
Artwalk Public Reception
Artwalk Reception at Artists Collective | Spartanburg

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

Apr 16
Artwalk Public Reception
Pick up Yard Signs

Artists pick up yard signs at the Collective during Art Walk.

Apr 25- 26
Open Doors Studio Tour
Open Doors Studio Tour

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

April 28 – May 2
Artwork Pick-up
Preview Exhibition Closes in the Solomon Gallery

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

All artwork must be picked up by May 2nd at 4pm.