Shipyard Open Studios - Spring 2026

April 25 and 26, 2026 | 11AM - 6PM

PROMOTION

You’ve signed-up for Shipyard Open Studios - Spring 2026…now it’s time to promote the event! It’s as easy as 1, 2, 3…

1.

Email your mailing list to let them know you’re participating and encourage them to come and support you AND the Shipyard Artist community. Consider e-mailing 3 times—save the date(s), reminder of the date(s), see you on the date(s).

2.

On your social channels, share posts that you will be participating. Use the branded graphics below that have been prepared for your use. Couple them with you own images and write the captions in your own voice—connecting the brand of Shipyard Open Studios with your authentic brand as an artist.

3.

In your emails and social posts, include the promo links below that we’ve prepared for you.

PROMOTION LINKS

Branded Social Media Assets - Assets sized for Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn, etc. - No special login required. The more we all use the branded assets the more the public connects with the visual identity of the Shipyard Open Studios brand. Note: these images are copyrighted, so please don’t create derivative versions.

Shipyard Open Studios - Spring 2026 - webpage - a one-stop shop webpage for info about Shipyard Open Studios

Eventbrite - a link to RSVP for a free ticket - though not mandatory, encourage your guests to register; it helps us get a sense of projected attendance and broadens the mailing list, which helps everyone

Participating Artist link - live link to a page of all participating artist - searchable, sortable, webpage; we encourage you to update your content, YOU are the curator of YOUR page

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.

AUCTION

Contribute to the auction!

The auction at the Shipyard is a tradition with a long history. People love it and look forward to it! And the proceeds support the Shipyard Artists community. Sign-up today!

DONATE TO AUCTION - Submit online entry form by Thursday, April 16 - See schedule below for drop-off dates.

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/260879022746161
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.

FEES

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 examples

View catalog ad specifications

File name: Bldg #_LastName_FirstName_Artwork Title (ex: 101_Smith_John_Still Life with Poppies.jpg)

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

SIGN-UP HERE

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.