How to Join - Individual Membership
This is the page about Individual Membership - we also have Group Membership, Associate Membership and Partnership pages.
Benefits:
- Year round membership including taking part in the most extensive Open Studio event in the South East.
- Individual entry in 31,500 copies of the printed Guide distributed across Kent and East Sussex. This is used as an artists’ directory long after the event.
- Individual website entry with link to artist’s own website and studio location map.
- Support from management team and local area coordinator.
- Publicity and advertising for the event
- Regular Newsletter, bulletins and email updates.
Dates: The next event takes place 1st – 17th June 2012
Selection procedure: None (self selection).
Your studio: This should be an open studio, not a gallery. Tools, equipment, sketchbooks etc must be available to show the public how your work is produced. Consider giving demonstrations and indicate demonstration days on your application.
Commitment: You must agree to open your studio on the days you have specified and are published in the guide and on the website. If there are open days when you cannot be present, they must be indicated when you apply.
How to apply: Online application, image upload and payment by credit or debit card will be available in December. This method is helpful to SEOS, please use it if you can. Images can also be sent by post with your name and application number on your print or disk. Existing and non-members will need to supply an email address and password first by clicking on Sign Up and following the online instructions. A step-by-step guide, How to Apply Online will be available from the Downloads page in December.
If you are unable to apply online in December or wish to apply now, you can use the Postal Entry form available on the Downloads page or by sending an A5 SAE to: SEOS Database Officer, 186 Sandyhurst Lane, Ashford, Kent TN25 4NX. Please be aware that your website entry will be delayed using this method.
Cost: The fee for each participant is £105 or £95 if we receive your application before 25th December 2011.
Application deadline: Tuesday 31st January 2012. Entries received after the deadline may not be accepted. If they are accepted, they will be subject to a £45 surcharge (total £150).
Images: The image you supply will be used for Guide and website entries. For image specifications please see Rules, Guidelines, Hints & Tips. More images and text may be added to your website entry at extra cost- see Extend your web page available on the Downloads page.
More information: Please make contact with your area coordinator (ACO), who will be able to offer advice, coordinate opening times in your area and keep you updated with the latest information. Online applicants will receive their coordinator’s name and email address on a welcome message. For postal applicants, ACO areas can be found on the Area Coordinator map (available to view or download from the Downloads page) and Area Coordinator's contact details may be found on the Area Coordinator page.
Not sure about joining SEOS? Here are a few comments from participants in 2011:
“Another wonderful year”
“Sales were better than expected. I think weekends are best as only a few visitors during the week. But well done SEOS a good experience, excellent directory - thanks.
“It has proved a great communicator. I'm very happy with the outcome.”
“This is the first year I have taken part so didn't really know what to expect. I thoroughly enjoyed the whole experience and met some really interesting and diverse people.”
“Good - more people than expected.”
“Enjoyed the 2 weeks enormously and was stunned by how much I made in sales!!!”
“Think the book works and people had looked at my website too.”
Confused by the different types of membership?
See our reference chart.