The San Benito County Arts Council is now accepting applications from artists in all media for the annual Open Studios Art Tour, April 25-26. Artists based in San Benito County are encouraged to submit an online application at www.sanbenitoarts.org.

Prospective applicants may also download a hard copy of the application from the website or call 636-2787 for more information. All applications are due by 5 p.m., Feb. 13.

Open Studios is a weekend art tour, where artists throughout San Benito County open their studios to the public. The event draws hundreds of local and out-of-town visitors and is a great opportunity for artists to exhibit and sell their work, as well as for the public to meet the artists and learn about the processes of art-making. This year's tour will take place on the weekend April 25-26 will be preceded by a preview exhibition at ARTspace in downtown Hollister from April 3-May 28. The exhibition will be celebrated with a preview reception from 6-8 p.m., Friday, April 10, which invites artists, friends and the public in for a special sneak peak of Open Studios. 

For questions or more information, contact the Arts Council at [email protected] or call at 636-2787 or visit www.sanbenitoarts.org.