Silicon Valley Open Studios

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Visit with experienced SVOS exhibiting artists at the Meet & Greet, Thursday October 3rd, 7pm at the Palo Alto Art Center, 1313 Newell Road, Palo Alto, CA 94303.

2020 Open Studio Dates - 11am to 5pm

WEEKEND 1: Northern Area - May 2th - 3th

Belmont, Burlingame, East Palo Alto, Hillsborough, Los Altos, Los Altos Hills, Menlo Park, Palo Alto, Portola Valley, Redwood City, San Carlos, San Mateo, Stanford, South San Francisco, and Woodside

WEEKEND 2: Central Area - May 9th - 10th

East Palo Alto, Los Altos, Los Altos Hills, Mountain View, Palo Alto, Santa Clara, Stanford, Sunnyvale.

WEEKEND 3: Southern Area/Pacific Coast - May 17th - 18th

Campbell, Cupertino, Gilroy, Los Gatos, Milpitas, Morgan Hill, San Jose, and Saratoga, El Granada, Half Moon Bay, Miramar, Montara, Moss Beach, and Pacifica

SVOS University Schedule for 2019/2020

Thursday, Oct. 3rd – Meet & Greet – Learn about Silicon Valley Open Studios and what your yearly registration fee means to you. Registration for SVOS 2020 begins Oct. 1st and the deadline is Dec. 31st

Thursday, Nov. 7th, 2019 – Need help to register online for SVOS 2020? If you need assistance to register online, bring your three images on a thumb drive and we will make sure you get registered.

Thursday, Nov. 14th, 2019 – Photographing Your Art: How to do it and Common Errors to Avoid – This is an essential class if you take photos of your artwork. You will learn tips and tricks to produce professional photos.

Thursday, Jan. 9th, 2020 – Protecting Yourself and Your Artwork Online – Tips to spot Email scams, phishing attempts and fake websites to make sure you protect your online presence.

Thursday, Jan. 16th, 2020 – Marketing your work is an art and is vital for you to get your work known. This class shares best practices and gives you a schedule for when to do what.

Thursday, Jan. 30th, 2020 – How Artists Use Social Media – Part 1. Social Media is even more important than ever to communicate with your customers and potential customers. Hear how seasoned artists do it.

Thursday, Feb. 13th, 2020 – How Artists Use Social Media – Part 2. Learn about blogging, Email communications, Twitter and other marketing strategies for getting your name in front of your audience.

Thursday, Mar. 5th, 2020 – Public Relations and its Importance to You. A PR professional will share how to speak with reporters, what they are looking for and how to get coverage of your art.

Thursday, Mar. 26th, 2020 – Pricing Your Artwork. Pricing your work is an art and it is critical for your success. Learn from a panel of artists how they price their work and what they consider when doing so.

Thursday, Apr. 9th, 2020 – Preparing Your Studio for SVOS – You will hear tips for hosting a successful SVOS – how to show your art, when to send your invitations, and how much food and snacks to provide, plus more.

Thursday, April 23rd, 2020 – Preparing Your Studio for SVOS – This class is identical to the one held on April 9th. Join us for one of these essential sessions if you are relatively new to SVOS.

2020 SVOS Artist Registration Is Open

Register online at https://svos.org/register

Or download registration form here.

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SVOS On-line Directory

SVOS is pleased to announce the On-line Directory that is always updated with the latest changes and corrections.

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