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Description | Ad Dimenstions | Ad Price |
|---|---|---|
3/4 Page Horizontal | 7.4375" x 6” | $975.00 |
3/8 Column Vertical | 3.625" x 6” | $650.00 |
Inside Front Cover | 7.4375” x 8.25” | $1675.00 |
Full Page | 7.4375” x 8.06” | $1275.00 |
1/2 Page Vertical | 3.625" x 8.06” | $825.00 |
1/2 Page Horizontal | 7.4375” x 4” | $825.00 |
1/4 Page Horizontal | 3.625" x 4” | $450.00 |
1/8 Page Horizontal | 3.625” x 1.9” | $300.00 |
For Orders Paid by Check
You must download the Insertion Order form and e-mail it to Anita Merina at merinastudio@gmail.com.
Insertion orders, payments and artwork are due no later than July 1.
on-line ad orders
A 3% fee is added to all on-line orders
The Whatcom Artist Studio Tour has been running for 31 years thanks to great community partners like you. In 2024 the Tour had over 50 new and returning artists, showing in 28 studios across Whatcom County.
Funds raised by ads sold, donations and sponsorships support our marketing and administrative fees for the coming year and allows us to expand our reach to Whatcom County artists and patrons from British Columbia to Oregon and beyond.
how to advertise
Review our ad size options below and see what fits your budget. Ads are printed in our 4-color brochure/map (see it here). Press runs vary from year to year, but we try to maintain quantities between 6,500 & 7,500 and distribute these for free within Whatcom County. Fill out an Insertion Order and submit via e-mail at your earliest convenience. Prepare your artwork using the specifications below and submit per the instructions on the insertion order. You can also submit via the website as farther down this page.
You must download the Insertion Order form (or fill it out below) and e-mail it to Anita Merina. Insertion orders and payments are due no later than July 1.
preparing your artwork
Ad/Graphics Submission Specifications
• An editable PDF format is recommended.
• All fonts must be converted to outlines or supplied with your file.
• Please embed all images and links.
• PDF’s should be saved as “press quality” for optimal results.
• 300ppi resolution for Tiff or jpg files (no progressive jpgs)
• Saved in CMYK color mode.
Questions about ad specifications? Contact nchambers@comcast.net
Insertion Order deadline & artwork due: July 1, 2025
To pay by check, mail Insertion Order and check to WAST, POBox 5921, Bellingham, WA 98227. A 3% fee is added to all on-line payments.