Shipyard Open Studios - Spring 2026
April 25 and 26, 2026 | 11AM - 6PM
ARTIST REGISTRATION LINKS
REGISTER FOR SHIPYARD OPEN STUDIOS - Spring 2026 (no image upload needed here)
UPLOAD CATALOG IMAGE (after signing up) - https://shipyardtrust.org/sos26-catalog
UPLOAD AD IMAGE (for an ad already paid for) - https://form.jotform.com/251396099015158
Download template for half page ad sizing
DONATE TO AUCTION (submit online entry form by Thursday, April 16) - https://form.jotform.com/260358536800154.
SCHEDULE
See below for important deadlines and dates.
| DEADLINE | EVENT |
|---|---|
| Wednesday, March 4 | • Shipyard Open Studios - Spring 2026 Registration opens |
| Monday, March 9 | • Catalog Image Upload Form opens |
| Tuesday, March 17 | 11:59 PM | • Early Bird Deadline • Catalog Image Submission Deadline |
| Friday, March 20 - Sunday, March 29 | • Artists to look out for catalog review requests |
| Monday, April 6 | • Catalog goes to printer |
| Sunday, April 12 - Thursday, April 16 | • Drop-off auction donations (specific hours to be posted) |
| Thursday, April 16 | 11:59 PM | • Last day to donate to the auction • Last day to upload electronic image of auction donation |
| Thursday, April 16 | • Catalogs ready |
| Thursday, April 23 | 11:59 PM | • Last day to sign-up for Shipyard Open Studios - Spring 2026 and be listed online |
| Saturday, April 25 and 26 | 11 AM - 6 PM | • Shipyard Open Studios - Spring 2026 |
FEES
| Item | Description | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Early Bird Shipyard Open Studios Sign-up | Participation, online and catalog, by March 17 | $315 |
| Early Bird Guest Artist Shipyard Open Studios Sign-up | Participation, online and catalog, by March 17 | $430 |
| Late Shipyard Open Studios Sign-up | Participation, online listing, after March 17, by April 23 | $355 |
| Late Guest Shipyard Open Studios Sign-up | Participation, online listing, after March 17, by April 23 | $470 |
| Artist Half Page Ad | By March 17 | $240 |
| Artist Full Page Ad | By March 17 | $470 |
The Point’s site fee to participants is included in the above fees.
Site fees are $75 for Shipyard and Islais Creek tenants; $180 for guest artists.
CATALOG IMAGE Specs
Size: 2.18" (H) x2.247" (W) @300dpi or higher resolution. Or 654(H) x 674 (W) pixels @300dpi or higher)
We will provide an easy mini app that allows you to resize/crop and upload your image in a single step.
AD IMAGE Specs
Artists provide plain artwork only, no “designed” ads
View catalog ad specifications
File name: Bldg #_LastName_FirstName_Artwork Title (ex: 101_Smith_John_Still Life with Poppies.jpg)
Half page ad examples
SOS Business Cards
These little 2.5 in x 2.5 in cards will be available soon for artists to carry with them and hand to people they talk to. They can also be left in small stacks on coffee shop and store counters.
They will likely be available in the gallery as early as Saturday, March 14 during open hours from 1-4pm. They will also be on the bench by The Point’s office.
Note: We will NOT have full-size postcards or posters this time, as our analysis shows they weren’t cost-effective.
SOCIAL MEDIA WORKSHOP for Artists
STAR has engaged Jasper Wilde from Artspan to teach a social media workshop that is open to artists at the Shipyard and Islais Creek. The workshop is FREE to artists that sign-up for Spring Shipyard Open Studios. And $30 to others.
SOCIAL MEDIA WORKSHOP for Artists
Wednesday, April 1, 2026
6-8 PM
Shipyard Gallery
Description: Jasper Wilde is a marketing and communications specialist and practicing abstract artist who helps artists navigate the changing world of social media. In this practical 2-hour workshop, Jasper will break down how artists can use social media strategically to promote their work and grow their audience. Participants will learn best practices for posting artwork online, including image cropping and aspect ratios, how platforms display images on profile grids, and how to create promotional graphics using tools like Canva. The workshop will also explore key platform features—such as posts, stories, carousels, and video—along with a clear framework for promoting your work at different levels, from simple posting to more advanced content strategies.
CONTACT EMAILS
website@shipyardtrust.org - to get help with your website representation on shiyardartists.com
openstudios@shipyardtrust.org - any other questions about signing up, ads, donating to auction, anything Open Studios.