The South Niagara Artists is a network of artists and artisans living along
the South Coast of the Niagara Region:
Township of Wainfleet + City of Port Colborne + Town of Fort Erie
the South Coast of the Niagara Region:
Township of Wainfleet + City of Port Colborne + Town of Fort Erie
QUALIFYING TOUR BOUNDARY MAP
South Niagara Artists' Membership
Membership is open to all artists/arts supporters that live in the Nigara Region.
All members must pay yearly dues to be considered a member in good standing.
Artists not taking part on the tour but still wish to be part of the South Niagara Artists
are considered Associate Members.
Membership is open to all artists/arts supporters that live in the Nigara Region.
All members must pay yearly dues to be considered a member in good standing.
Artists not taking part on the tour but still wish to be part of the South Niagara Artists
are considered Associate Members.
Membership fee pays for website hosting, domain registration, and a member listing
with an artist profile page on this website (that includes up to 15 images).
Membership renews March 30th each year.
New member $50 Renewal Member (if you were a member in 2022, 2023 or 2024) $40
with an artist profile page on this website (that includes up to 15 images).
Membership renews March 30th each year.
New member $50 Renewal Member (if you were a member in 2022, 2023 or 2024) $40
TOUR PARTICIPATION & FEES
Studio tour fee pays for website hosting, domain registration, listing on paid promotion and advertising, and an artist profile page on this website (with 15 images).
Studio Tour Fee $125
Studio Tour Fee $125
STUDIO REQUIREMENTS:
Practicing or professional artist or artisan will be designated as a HOST Studio Artist once approved by jury. The qualifying studio location/geographical area to participate in the tour includes the south coast hamlets and villages of Wainfleet, Port Colborne, and Fort Erie: Wellandport, Lowbanks, Reebs Bay, Cedar Bay, Sherkston, Stevensville, Ridgeway, Crystal Beach, and Bertie Bay - see map.
If you live in the Niagara region but outside the qualifying South Niagara tour area, you can apply to be a "guest artist" at a host's studio. (You are required to find and pre-arrange a studio location.)
STUDIO TOUR ARTISTS WILL BE SELECTED BY JURY
All artists wishing to take part in the studio tours will be subjected to acceptance by jury selection. Criteria is based on technique/analysis of formal qualities of artwork presented, artistic process and artist's perceived professionalism. See jury process page for specific instructions.
Tour is open to paid members in good standing (host and guests) who are residents of all municipalities of the Niagara region.
Practicing or professional artist or artisan will be designated as a HOST Studio Artist once approved by jury. The qualifying studio location/geographical area to participate in the tour includes the south coast hamlets and villages of Wainfleet, Port Colborne, and Fort Erie: Wellandport, Lowbanks, Reebs Bay, Cedar Bay, Sherkston, Stevensville, Ridgeway, Crystal Beach, and Bertie Bay - see map.
If you live in the Niagara region but outside the qualifying South Niagara tour area, you can apply to be a "guest artist" at a host's studio. (You are required to find and pre-arrange a studio location.)
STUDIO TOUR ARTISTS WILL BE SELECTED BY JURY
All artists wishing to take part in the studio tours will be subjected to acceptance by jury selection. Criteria is based on technique/analysis of formal qualities of artwork presented, artistic process and artist's perceived professionalism. See jury process page for specific instructions.
Tour is open to paid members in good standing (host and guests) who are residents of all municipalities of the Niagara region.
HOST Studio Artist
"Host" studio artist holds a membership in good standing and resides in the qualifying area of the South Niagara Region; the host's studio address is listed on the brochure.
"Host" studio artist holds a membership in good standing and resides in the qualifying area of the South Niagara Region; the host's studio address is listed on the brochure.
GUEST Artist
“Guest” artists hold a membership in good standing, resides in the Niagara region, but exhibits at a different location (host's studio) for the tour(s).
“Guest” artists hold a membership in good standing, resides in the Niagara region, but exhibits at a different location (host's studio) for the tour(s).
To be included on the printed brochure/map, application must be completed and
fees must be paid in full before the deadline.
2025 Brochure/Map Deadline
MARCH 30, 2025
fees must be paid in full before the deadline.
2025 Brochure/Map Deadline
MARCH 30, 2025
Studio tour participation is open post deadline/prior to tour dates.
After brochure deadline, same fees apply, same promotional benefits,
but you will NOT be included in the printed brochure/map.
After brochure deadline, same fees apply, same promotional benefits,
but you will NOT be included in the printed brochure/map.
For more information contact the South Niagara Artists: [email protected].
South Niagara Artists' Policies are available here.
South Niagara Artists' Policies are available here.