FAQs

Basics

What exactly is this?

A holiday art tour where you can sell your work online, in-person, or both. We handle the marketing, you keep all your sales.

When is it?

The studio rour is December 14-15, 10am-5pm

Online listings will be live within 3 days of registration. The sooner you register, the sooner you’ll be included in our online marketplace.

How much does it cost?

$25 to register. If you're struggling financially, we have help available. Check the box on the registration form that says you need financial assistance and we'll be in touch.

Who can participate?

Any WNC artist/maker affected by Hurricane Helene. You don't need a studio to participate because we also offer an online option.

My studio is fine. Can I still participate?

Yes, if your studio is in any of the following counties in WNC: Avery, Buncombe, Burke, Catawba, Cleveland, Gaston, Haywood, Henderson,Macon, Madison, McDowell, Mecklenburg, Mitchell, Polk, Rowan, Rutherford, Wake, Watauga, Wilkes, Yadkin, or Yancey

How do people find my studio on December 14^th and 15^th? I live out in the country.

We’ll post the map on our website, and we'll provide PDF files for signs you can print and post outside to help buyers find your location. Helpful hint: provide your exact GPS address for Google Maps.

What if I don't have a studio space right now?

You can participate online only, or we can help connect you with shared spaces for the tour. Contact WNCStudioTour@gmail.com if you need space, or if you have extra space to offer another artist.

What do I need to provide?

• Your artist bio
• 1-3 photos of your work
• Links to your website or online shop, social media info
• How you want to participate (in-person, online, or both)
• $25 payment to Come Hell or High Water Studio Tour for marketing

What will you do to help promote me?

• We’ll include your bio, pictures of artwork, and your links on our website
• We’ll share the event on social media and through paid advertisements
• We'll list you on our tour map and provide a PDF for signs to help buyers find your studio
• We’ll send press releases and PSAs to media outlets
• We'll promote the overall event locally

What if I only want to participate online? Do I need to be on my laptop during the event on December 14^th and 15^th?

• No, you don’t need to be online.
• We’ll include your bio, pictures of artwork, and your links on this website.
• Your bio and links will be live on the website within 3 days of submitting your registration fee.
• We’ll share the event on social media and paid advertisements
• We’ll send press releases and PSAs to media
• Promote the overall event locally

Will my artist profile stay live after the tour?

If you want it to! If you'd like us to migrate your artist profile to the maker network on the other section of this site after the studio tour concludes, leave the box checked at the bottom of the form indicating your desire to keep your artist page live.

Money matters

Why are you charging a $25 fee?

This is a grassroots volunteer driven initiative to help artists, makers, and craftspeople. $25 will help cover advertising costs to promote the event.

Do you take a commission on sales?

No. You keep 100% of what you sell.

How do sales work?

You handle your own sales directly with customers, whether online or in-person. We’ll include links to your website, Etsy, Insta, and/or FB accounts so buyers can purchase directly from you.  

Getting Started

How do I sign up?

Right here on the registration page.

What's the deadline to sign up?

The sooner you sign up, the sooner we can help promote your work! Final deadline: December 10, 2024

Help & Support

What if I need help with the registration or if I have specific questions?

Contact WNCStudioTour@gmail.com - we're happy to help.

Can you tell me about some other resources for helping artists?

Yes! Here’s a link to our resources page. (Coming soon.)

After I Register

When will my profile go live?

We'll add artist profiles within 0-3 days after we receive your information and $25 payment.

Can I update my information later?

No. We have a small team of volunteers. Please make sure your information is exactly as it needs to be.

Marketing Support

What marketing materials will I receive?

• Your bio and profile on our website with links to your sites.
• Social media promotion for the event for you to share and help promote Come Hell or High-Water Studio Tour
• Event map listing
• Digital flyers you can share
• PDF signs that you can print and post to help buyers find your studio or gallery

Can I share my own promotions too?

Absolutely! We encourage you to share with your network using #WNCStudioTour

Ready to sign up?

Follow the link below to go to the registration page. Once you submit the form, you will be prompted to pay the registration fee. If you need financial assistance, please indicate so with the checkbox on the form and we'll be in touch.