April 4, 2008

The Jamaica Plain Open Studios (JPOS) annual artist’s meeting will be Mon., May 5 at 7 p.m. at the Footlight Club at 7A Eliot St. JP Open Studios is open to all artists working, living or showing in JP. Artists from outside JP may also apply for group shows or to exhibit with local artists in a shared space. All artists are invited to attend the meeting; light refreshments will be served.

Planning for the 15th annual open studios event is well underway. This meeting is an opportunity to learn about new developments and exhibition opportunities, network with artists and get questions answered.

Jean Mineo returns to coordinate JP Open Studios for a third year. “There are several new initiatives, including an improved website, and registrations will only be accepted online this year beginning May 9,” she said.

“Also, we are looking to artists to help us identify additional sites where groups of artists can show such as churches and community spaces,” she said, reporting that last year the number of participating artists grew by 20 percent.

JPOS is celebrating its 15th year as the premiere annual arts event in one of Boston’s most exciting neighborhoods. Open Studios showcases the art work of over 220 artists at 75 sites. The event is open to the public and takes place Sept. 27 - 28, 2008 from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. For more information and to preview artists’ work, visit www.jpopenstudios.com or call 943-7819.

JPOS is supported in part by a grant from the Boston Cultural Council, a local agency which is funded by the Massachusetts Cultural Council, administered by the Mayor’s Office of Arts, Tourism, and Special Events.

Submitted by Jamaica Plain Open Studios.