Our Walls Stay Fresh.
With gallery lighting and pristine walls, each building in the Sawyer Yards complex hosts on average 6 exhibitions a year. Our exhibitions aim to showcase the work of our occupants along with local, regional, and national organizations and institutions. We welcome visual art in all media, including drawing, painting, photography, sculpture, installation, performance, participatory, video and new media.
NORTH YARD EVENT
Saturday, November 1, 2025
Join us for a vibrant and meaningful evening as we honor the rich traditions of the Day of
the Dead at our immersive art event, "Till Death Do Us Art." Sawyer Yards' North Yard will
become a colorful tribute to this Mexican tradition, where we celebrate life, death, and the
art that binds us.
The evening will include live performances, traditional music and dance, and interactive
workshops where guests can actively participate in creating. Indulge in authentic Mexican
cuisine and enjoy refreshments while immersing yourself in the rich traditions and stories
that make this celebration unique.
Best of all, this event is free and perfect for all ages. As we work to establish our two
buildings as community hubs, we're excited to connect with the community and build more
consistent traffic to our studios.
CONFIRMED ACTIVITIES:
Ofrendas at both buildings - visitors are encouraged to leave notes, photos, etc.
Pop-Up Fine Line Tattoos
Book Marbling Demo
Coffee Ceremony Readings
Tarot Readings
Tango Dancer
Matachines Dancers
DJ
Costume Contest
Aura Photos
Photobooth
Candy Treats
Pan Dulce
Popcorn Stand
St. Arnold’s Beer
Topo Chico
Bartenders at both buildings
Tote Bags
EVENT BASICS:
Join us for our biggest event of the year: Till Death Do Us Art! We're inviting collectors,
enthusiasts and even those looking to purchase their first piece of art to view and shop
thousands of original works by you, the artists at Sawyer Yards, and enjoy the rich traditions
of the Day of the Dead!
WHEN: Saturday, November 1st, 6:00 – 10:00 PM
PARTICIPATING BUILDINGS: Spring Street Studios and Sabine Street Studios
BENEFITS OF PARTICIPATING
● A large number of attendees specific to North Yard (no competition with Main Yard)
● Organized publicity campaign ensuring visitors
● Paid Facebook advertising
● HPD Officers (required for security)
● Over 300 attendees in 2024
MARKETING:
● Social media marketing campaign on Facebook and Instagram including posts and
stories
● Paid social media ads and event boosts to a targeted audience (Facebook and
Instagram)
● Community, fine art organizations and news calendar listings
● Posters to be passed out to the surrounding community
● Featured event page and event listing on the Sawyer Yards website
● We need YOU - please help promote the event!
PARTICIPATION FEE: $45 / per studio
DEADLINE TO PAY FEE: ASAP
If you pay this fee, then you may open your door during the event. If you do not, please do
not open your door. If you do so without paying, you will be asked to make payment the
night of the event or close your door.
HOW TO PAY:
Preferred method - Submittable. If paying by check, a separate check will be necessary. Do
not include in your rent payment! Make your check payable to 1824 Spring St. LTD and give
it to your building representative or co-chair (below). Please include your studio number and
“Till Death Do Us Art 2025” in the memo line. DO NOT PLACE CHECK IN THE RENT
BOX!!!
STUDIOS OPEN AT 6:00 PM AND CLOSE AT 10:00 PM:
Make sure you close your doors promptly at 10:00 pm! If you choose to have guests in your
studios past 10 PM, close your door. We need to empty the buildings and main corridors
right at 10 PM of all guests. Officers will not be on site until 10:30 PM to make sure
everyone is out of the buildings.
COSTUMES:
Tenants are strongly encouraged to wear your finest calavera face paint, dress in traditional
attire, or mark the event in some other way with your clothing. Help add to the festive
atmosphere!
TRASH / MAINTENANCE:
There will be a team on campus emptying trash cans and maintaining the restrooms.
Please contact your building representative if there is an issue during the event.
TENANT PROMOTIONS:
We ask that each participating artist send promotions to your entire email list, Facebook and
all social media postings. Our internal promotion is exceedingly important to ensure a
successful event. If you tag your building on Instagram, we can share your post to our
stories and extend its reach. @sabinestreetstudiosartists or @springstreetstudiosartists
NORTH YARD EVENT
Saturday, November 1, 2025
Join us for a vibrant and meaningful evening as we honor the rich traditions of the Day of
the Dead at our immersive art event, "Till Death Do Us Art." Sawyer Yards' North Yard will
become a colorful tribute to this Mexican tradition, where we celebrate life, death, and the
art that binds us.
The evening will include live performances, traditional music and dance, and interactive
workshops where guests can actively participate in creating. Indulge in authentic Mexican
cuisine and enjoy refreshments while immersing yourself in the rich traditions and stories
that make this celebration unique.
Best of all, this event is free and perfect for all ages. As we work to establish our two
buildings as community hubs, we're excited to connect with the community and build more
consistent traffic to our studios.
CONFIRMED ACTIVITIES:
Ofrendas at both buildings - visitors are encouraged to leave notes, photos, etc.
Pop-Up Fine Line Tattoos
Book Marbling Demo
Coffee Ceremony Readings
Tarot Readings
Tango Dancer
Matachines Dancers
DJ
Costume Contest
Aura Photos
Photobooth
Candy Treats
Pan Dulce
Popcorn Stand
St. Arnold’s Beer
Topo Chico
Bartenders at both buildings
Tote Bags
EVENT BASICS:
Join us for our biggest event of the year: Till Death Do Us Art! We're inviting collectors,
enthusiasts and even those looking to purchase their first piece of art to view and shop
thousands of original works by you, the artists at Sawyer Yards, and enjoy the rich traditions
of the Day of the Dead!
WHEN: Saturday, November 1st, 6:00 – 10:00 PM
PARTICIPATING BUILDINGS: Spring Street Studios and Sabine Street Studios
BENEFITS OF PARTICIPATING
● A large number of attendees specific to North Yard (no competition with Main Yard)
● Organized publicity campaign ensuring visitors
● Paid Facebook advertising
● HPD Officers (required for security)
● Over 300 attendees in 2024
MARKETING:
● Social media marketing campaign on Facebook and Instagram including posts and
stories
● Paid social media ads and event boosts to a targeted audience (Facebook and
Instagram)
● Community, fine art organizations and news calendar listings
● Posters to be passed out to the surrounding community
● Featured event page and event listing on the Sawyer Yards website
● We need YOU - please help promote the event!
PARTICIPATION FEE: $45 / per studio
DEADLINE TO PAY FEE: ASAP
If you pay this fee, then you may open your door during the event. If you do not, please do
not open your door. If you do so without paying, you will be asked to make payment the
night of the event or close your door.
HOW TO PAY:
Preferred method - Submittable. If paying by check, a separate check will be necessary. Do
not include in your rent payment! Make your check payable to 1907 Sabine LLC and give
it to your building representative or co-chair (below). Please include your studio number and
“Till Death Do Us Art 2025” in the memo line. DO NOT PLACE CHECK IN THE RENT
BOX!!!
STUDIOS OPEN AT 6:00 PM AND CLOSE AT 10:00 PM:
Make sure you close your doors promptly at 10:00 pm! If you choose to have guests in your
studios past 10 PM, close your door. We need to empty the buildings and main corridors
right at 10 PM of all guests. Officers will not be on site until 10:30 PM to make sure
everyone is out of the buildings.
COSTUMES:
Tenants are strongly encouraged to wear your finest calavera face paint, dress in traditional
attire, or mark the event in some other way with your clothing. Help add to the festive
atmosphere!
TRASH / MAINTENANCE:
There will be a team on campus emptying trash cans and maintaining the restrooms.
Please contact your building representative if there is an issue during the event.
TENANT PROMOTIONS:
We ask that each participating artist send promotions to your entire email list, Facebook and
all social media postings. Our internal promotion is exceedingly important to ensure a
successful event. If you tag your building on Instagram, we can share your post to our
stories and extend its reach. @sabinestreetstudiosartists or @springstreetstudiosartists
Our exhibitions aim to showcase the work of our occupants along with local, regional, and national artists, organizations, and institutions. We welcome visual art in all media, including drawing, painting, printmaking, ceramics, fibers, photography, sculpture, installation, performance, video, and new media.
Sawyer Yards has 7 dedicated gallery spaces across the campus, that are programmed out on a rotating basis. Each gallery hosts up to 7 exhibitions a year, each lasting between 6 and 8 weeks depending on the building schedule.
Project Description:
- Sawyer Yards is accepting exhibition proposals on an ongoing basis. We invite artists and curators to propose exhibition ideas for our gallery spaces.
- The gallery spaces on average are approximately 2000 SQFT.
- Proposals are invited from individual artists, curators, teams, or groups.
- The Sawyer Yards Exhibition Program's goal in selecting proposals includes presenting a cross-section of media, content, and diversity over the year while showcasing quality art.
- Sawyer Yards Exhibitions reserve the right to refuse the exhibition of work that does not accurately reflect the original proposal.
- Sawyer Yards is not responsible for damage or loss or artwork while on view. Artists are encouraged to insure their work while on view at Sawyer Yards.
- Publicity will be provided through the Sawyer Yards Exhibition Program and Marketing Director.
- Open flames and animals are not allowed. Soundtracks and audio must have headphones or be able to be set on timers to be silenced during theater performances.
Evaluation Criteria:
- Artistic quality: Artists of the highest artistic caliber, as demonstrated by examples of past work.
- Responsiveness: Letter of intent, proposal images, and final work successfully portray the overall goals of the project, while also engaging and inspiring the community.
- Project management ability: Applicant(s) demonstrate that the Artist has the necessary capability to accomplish the project, and to create and deliver the work on schedule
Application Requirements:
- Resume/CV, no more than three pages.
- Letter of Intent, to include contact information, and a description of how the Artist intends to meet the criteria listed above (1,500 words maximum). This statement should describe the work the artist plans to show and provide some context for it.
- Work Examples: Up to ten (10) samples of previous work or new works intended for the exhibition. Only JPEGs up to 5 MB in size will be accepted. For proposed site-specific works or installations, schematic drawings may be submitted.
- Image List for all Work Example: to include Artist name(s), title, date completed (as applicable), dimensions, and material/medium.
Timeline:
Once your proposal has been reviewed you will receive notification from Sawyer Yards. Upon selection, the gallery and timeline will be determined for the upcoming year. Applicants whose work does not fit the criteria will be notified in a timely manner.
Please contact Alexander Squier with any questions: exhibitions@sawyeryards.com