Leek Open Studios - Meet the MAker 2024 will be held on 21st September 2024

10 am - 4 pm

Anyone living within a 30 mile radius of Leek who makes their own work and can come and display and demonstrate what they do at the event

14th April 2024

Your work must fit on the table/s supplied or within the space allocated. ou cannot display work on the walls of the venues.

£35 is paid on application. Your application will not be processed without payment. A full refund will be made to anyone we are not able to accept to the Leek Open Studios – Meet the Maker event. If you withdraw from the event, refunds will be made at the discretion of the organisers and are dependent on whether money has already been paid out for printing etc..

We produce a leaflet with a map of all the participating venues. This will have the artists name and brief description of their work with either a website or social media link. We will also promote the event on social media which includes mentions of participants. In addition we have a website where the full description of participant's work and all links supplied will be available to the public.

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On our website and on the printed leaflet

In order to be selected for this event you must;
• pay a fee of £35.
• have Public Liability Insurance and a copy must be submitted as part of your application.
• live within 30 miles of Leek.
• be the maker of the items you display and sell.
• be the person presenting your display and demonstrating your work, although you may have people helping out on the day.

There is a selection process to take part in the Leek Open Studios - Meet the Maker Event and the organisers reserve the right to refuse applications. If we are oversubscribed, we will give preference in order of application – i.e. first come, first served.

Once your application has been accepted you will here more details directly from us about where you will be displaying your work on the day.

As this event is held over many venues you will be given more details about this when you are notified which venue you will be displaying and demonstrating your work in.

All participants of this event must have their own public liability insurance. There are organisations that offer cost-effective public liability insurance, such as The Artists Information Company or The Artists Union

A full refund will be made to anyone we are not able to accept to the Leek Open Studios – Meet the Maker event. If you withdraw from the event, refunds will be made at the discretion of the organisers and are dependent on whether money has already been paid out for printing etc..

Whilst Leek Open Studios will be producing event maps, updating the website and seeking a variety marketing opportunities, we do expect participants do their bit in spreading the word. We will provide logos and send out more guidance once we have accepted your application. All participants will be expected to help to promote the event by distributing leaflets, posters, sharing on social media and with their own audiences via newsletters, for example.

Please follow us on social media:
www.facebook.com/LeekOpenStudios
www.instagram.com/leekopenstudios
Our website is:
www.leekopenstudios.org

Your studio needs to be within the designated map area of central Leek. You can see the map we use here https://www.leekopenstudios.org/map/ If you have any questions about this please get in touch.

Your studio space should be a working environment where you are able to demonstrate your skills to the public, and that the public can access easily. Each artist/maker will need to take responsibility for the health and safety of visitors to their space/studio. You will be asked to complete a simple risk assessment before the event.

Venues will be allocated to the artist/maker by the selection group, we will do our best to provide a suitable space.If you have specific requirements we will do our best to accommodate these, but cannot guarantee this.

We will try to find suitable venues for each artist/maker who is not in a local studio, but it may not be possible to house everyone. If we cannot accommodate you, we will refund your application fee in full.

Once the venue has been allocated further details will be provided about the possibility of accessing the venue in advance. We know that some people find this useful. You will also be given the names of other participants at the same venue as you, so that you can contact them via social media if you want to.

Public Liability Insurance
All participants of this event must have their own public liability insurance. There are organisations that offer cost-effective public liability insurance, such as The Artists Information Company or The Artists Union

Payments, cancellations and refunds
Payment of fees is required on application. Your application will not be processed without payment. A full refund will be made to anyone we are not able to accept to the Leek Open Studios – Meet the Maker event. If you withdraw from the event, refunds will be made at the discretion of the organisers and are dependent on whether money has already been paid out for printing etc..

Data Protection and Privacy
The data you provide is being collected for the sole purpose of organising and marketing events by Leek Open Studios organisers. It will be kept for as long as the event continues to be run unless you request your details to be removed. We are committed to ensuring your privacy is protected and do not share your details with third parties or other organisations. We will not publish phone numbers or email addresses.

We will be including your name (or business name), pictures supplied by you, description of your work and what you will be demonstrating, on our website, leaflets and other marketing materials. Your images will also be used on social media to publicise the event. If you would like to have your social media and website links included on leaflets and the website, please complete the relevant sections in the application form. This is optional.

Marketing
Whilst Leek Open Studios will be producing event maps, updating the website and seeking a variety marketing opportunities, we do expect participants do their bit in spreading the word. We will provide logos and send out more guidance once we have accepted your application. All participants will be expected to help to promote the event by distributing leaflets, posters, sharing on social media and with their own audiences via newsletters, for example.

Please follow us on social media:
www.facebook.com/LeekOpenStudios
www.instagram.com/leekopenstudios
Our website is:
www.leekopenstudios.org

Venues

For artists/makers with their own studios
Your studio needs to be within the designated map area of central Leek. You can see the map we use here https://www.leekopenstudios.org/map/ If you have any questions about this please get in touch.

Your studio space should be a working environment where you are able to demonstrate your skills to the public, and that the public can access easily. Each artist/maker will need to take responsibility for the health and safety of visitors to their space/studio. You will be asked to complete a simple risk assessment before the event.

Please note:
Group applications won’t be accepted. Groups may exhibit together in the same studio/venue, however each artist must apply as an individual and will benefit from an individual listing on the map and website.

Relating to other venues allocated by the Leek Open Studios organisers
We will try to find suitable venues for each artist/maker who is not in a local studio, but it may not be possible to house everyone. If we cannot accommodate you, we will refund your application fee in full.

Venues will be allocated to the artist/maker by the selection group, we will do our best to provide a suitable space.If you have specific requirements we will do our best to accommodate these, but cannot guarantee this.

It is your responsibility to ensure the venue is left as clean and tidy as it was found and you may wish to consider this when planning your activities. Please take all rubbish away with you.

Once the venue has been allocated further details will be provided about the possibility of accessing the venue in advance. We know that some people find this useful. You will also be given the names of other participants at the same venue as you, so that you can contact them via social media if you want to.

Organisation and Support
• The event is run by volunteers.
• If you would like to attend our meetings and get involved you would be very welcome.
• Leek Open Studios reserves the right to refuse an application.
• Leek Open Studios reserves the right to withdraw the event should sufficient volunteers not be available.
• Leek Open Studios reserves the right to postpone or cancel the event should it become necessary due to unforeseen circumstances.

Queries to be addressed to applications@leekopenstudios.org