You must be present at your studio during the Open Doors hours. Remember the goal of the studio tour is to invite people in to see your creative process and the work you have made.

Don’t try to do a studio tour by yourself without an assistant. If your studio gets busy or you need a quick break, you’ll be happy to have the help. Do be careful to avoid taking long or frequent breaks, though, because your visitors have come to see you (the artist) in your workspace. But if you’ve been able to have a quick break when you need one, you’ll be able to give visitors your full attention. Likewise, if your studio gets busy, your assistant will be able to speak with guests while you’re busy with others.