Artist Resource Page + Registration
Please visit this page often as updates and important information will be added frequently.
DROP OFF YOUR ARTWORK FOR CURA SHOWING SEPT 29 THROUGH OCT 10! (Cura closed Oct 5) 11:00am to 5:00pm
Please bring a hard copy of the signed contract and the completed label form with your art piece.
***BROCHURES ARE HERE***
contact [email protected] for pickup info.
MHOS 2026 - October 24-25
The fees for participating in the Morgan Hill Open Studio 2026:
$105* Early Registration May 1 - May 31 (Closed)
$125* Regular Registration June 1 - June 30 (Closed)
$75 Student Registration age 21 and younger May 1 - June 30 (Closed)
$200 Late Registration
$50 Featured Artist (No longer available)
After June 30 - Late registration will only be accepted if it is feasible.
Registrations received after July 15 will not be listed in the hardcopy brochure.
*Participants hosting the event at their own location (house/studio) will receive a $20 discount on registration. Please note that only the host will receive the discount. Other artists exhibiting at a shared artist space will pay the non-discounted rate.
**NEW FOR 2026**
- NEW TIME
Based on artist feedback, we have changed the MHOS event time to 11:00am to 5:00pm for both Saturday and Sunday. Thank you to everyone who provided feedback on this change.
- MHOS FEATURED ARTISTS
Featured artists will be displayed at the top of the Artist Directory on our MHOS website, will receive a special promotion on social media and a special banner in our brochure. The featured artist option is selected through registration for an additional $50 fee.
-GROUP EXHIBITION
MHOS has developed a Group Exhibition option for registration. In order to qualify, groups must meet the following criteria:
- Must be an established group or class, with at least 2 years of history.
- The group/class emphasis must be educational, philanthropic or established to work "in community". The focus should not be sales.
- Must have a minimum number of 15 members.
- Must exhibit in a single location, procured by the group.
- The exhibit must be open the same days/hours as the Open Studio.
- Group registration fee is $200
- Must have a single point of contact between the group and MHOS.
It is with great pleasure that we are announcing that Open Studios 2026 artists will have the opportunity to display their art at the beautiful CURA CONTEMPORARY Art Gallery in Downtown Morgan Hill. Cura will be hosting an artist reception on Oct 20th and a preview week from Oct 20th to the 25th, 2026. Please visit ARTIST PREVIEW AT CURA for more information.
Information for 2026:
MHOS is an educational program allowing the public into your workspace and/or to see your processes, materials, and tools used to create your artwork. We receive funding from LCAC and are sponsored by the Morgan Hill Community Foundation because of this educational component. As a reminder, MHOS is not an art fair; therefore, we encourage people to show in their own space. First preference for communal locations will be assigned to people that do not have any space to show in their homes. Some city communal spaces may have up to 6 to 7 artists, and artists may need to break down and store their work on their own Saturday night. Storage may be available on a limited basis.
Communal Locations for 2026
Morgan Hill Centennial Rec Center
Machado School
Villa Mira Monte
Please send an email to [email protected] if you have any questions regarding the communal locations.
Sellers Permit
If you're selling taxable physical products in California, you will need a seller's permit from the California Department of Tax and Fee Administration before making sales. To obtain a seller's permit, go to: https://cdtfa.ca.gov/ . Online registration is available through their online services portal. Users need to create an account and then register for a new business activity through the portal.
Communal Locations for 2026
Morgan Hill Centennial Rec Center
Machado School
Villa Mira Monte
Please send an email to [email protected] if you have any questions regarding the communal locations.
Sellers Permit
If you're selling taxable physical products in California, you will need a seller's permit from the California Department of Tax and Fee Administration before making sales. To obtain a seller's permit, go to: https://cdtfa.ca.gov/ . Online registration is available through their online services portal. Users need to create an account and then register for a new business activity through the portal.
Important Dates for 2026
May 1st - Early registration opens
May 31st - Early registration ends/Regular registration opens
July 15th - Deadline for exhibiting artists to be listed in the brochure
July 24th - Deadline for changes to Artist brochure image.
July 29th - Deadline for changes to Brochure Artist Directory information.*
Sept 1st - Final day to complete artist online submission form for showing at Cura (Registration is now closed)
Sept 29th - Oct 10th - Drop off artwork at Cura with required forms (Cura will be closed Oct 5th)
Oct 20th - Artist reception at Cura Contemporary Gallery, downtown Morgan Hill
Oct 20th - 25th - Artist preview week at Cura, downtown Morgan Hill
*The website artist directory information can be updated up to October 23.
May 1st - Early registration opens
May 31st - Early registration ends/Regular registration opens
July 15th - Deadline for exhibiting artists to be listed in the brochure
July 24th - Deadline for changes to Artist brochure image.
July 29th - Deadline for changes to Brochure Artist Directory information.*
Sept 1st - Final day to complete artist online submission form for showing at Cura (Registration is now closed)
Sept 29th - Oct 10th - Drop off artwork at Cura with required forms (Cura will be closed Oct 5th)
Oct 20th - Artist reception at Cura Contemporary Gallery, downtown Morgan Hill
Oct 20th - 25th - Artist preview week at Cura, downtown Morgan Hill
*The website artist directory information can be updated up to October 23.
Tips for Artists
Visitor Sign in sheet:
| signinsheet.pdf |
Important Information for MHOS Artists (Updated!)
| important_information_for_artists_2026.pdf |
Online printing services:
https://www.nextdayflyers.com/
Open Studio Help with Hosting Document
| tips_for_artists_-_open_studios_hosting.pdf |
Terms and Conditions 2026
| mhopen_studios_terms_and_conditions2026.pdf |
Code of Conduct 2026
| morgan_hill_open_studios_exhibitors_code_of_conduct.pdf |