Friends Scheme

Just a reminder for everyone to be aware of the Friends of NEOS scheme.

To join the friends of NEOS, send a cheque for £12 to 107 Selbie Drive, Inverurie, Aberdeenshire, AB51 3YB (made payable to North East Opens Studios).

Benefits include invites to private functions and showcases, first to get the catalogue and more...

Do you know anyone that would like to be a firend of NEOS? please let them know about this opportunity!

NEOS'09 Applications now online!

The online application form is now open so please visit www.northeastopenstudios.co.uk/createaccount.asp and first, create an account (email and password) - you can then log in using these details to create your NEOS'09 entry & contact details.

We have changed how the entry form works this year - there are two simple pages to collate your details - the Directory listing (your venue) & the information NEOS needs to contact you (private - non visible information).

The NEOS'09 entry fee is £97 (£107 for paper application (send an SAE to the address below)) - NEOS are also running a "youth scheme" - if you are aged 24 or younger (born before 22nd September 1987), the entry fee for NEOS'09 is £50

The deadline this year for entries is Friday the 10th of April. This deadline is absolute.

This year, we are printing 25,000 directories, which will be distributed Scotland wide.

Invitation to the Annual General Meeting “Networking Event”

Invitation to the Annual General Meeting “Networking Event”

At the Gordon Highlanders, Saturday the 28th of February, 10.00 for 10.30 am.

The agenda will include a presentation by Niall Paton, who will speak about the open studio principles and some ideas to assist with marketing and promotion of your individual events. Pam Hamilton and Kate McKenzie will be giving an account of their NEOS2008 experiences and a general Q&A with the NEOS committee.
There will also be an opportunity to network with other NEOS participants over coffee/tea and scones.

For directions check out www.gordonhighlanders.com

Following the event information from the presentation will be available on the NEOS website.

NEOS AGM for 2008/9

NEOS will be holding their AGM at the Gordon Highlanders Museum (Aberdeen), on Saturday the 28th of February 2009 (10am - 12noon) All welcome.

NEOS 2009: September 12th - 21st. Visit www.northeastopenstudios.co.uk for more information