HOW TO JOIN ART WORKS
Thank you for your interest in joining our Co-op Gallery.
Art Works Gallery opened in February 1995 by a group of local artists
to cooperatively display and sell our own work.
Our membership is composed of artists and craftsmen of the region,
stretching from Idaho into Washington, Montana, British Columbia
and beyond.
-We are always anxious to review the work of new artists
and here you will find the requirements involved in becoming
a working member of our co-op Gallery.
Art Works is a highly respected and very successful gallery;
therefore we have many more artists wanting
to become involved with us than we actually have room for.
Following the steps of this jury process now will expedite
your orientation into the Gallery later.
-That said, we view new submissions on a regular basis and,
once your art has been accepted and when
an opening for the type of art you create becomes available,
you will be invited to become an exhibiting artist in our Gallery.
A panel of artists who are experienced in painting and
contemporary crafts conducts the Jury process.
Interested applicants who have gone through the jury process
will be notified of the opening. Some of the guidelines for this are:
A. Work needs to be of original design
B. Professional quality of craftsmanship and presentation
C. Compatibility with other Art Works pieces
D. Artwork appropriate to the area
E. Sale ability of the product
F. Artists’ ability to supply adequate artwork in the gallery
G. Artists’ ability to contribute time and energy to the gallery
-There is a $20 jury fee, non-refundable, to be submitted
with the artwork.
-An artist wishing to submit to the jury process must provide
five samples of work - no photographs or slides will be juried.
The samples must represent the range of works the artist wishes to sell
through Art Works. No other media will be accepted other than
the medium or media juried without approval of the Art Works jury.
-Artists need to submit a resume or biography and any and
all information that they feel will show the quality of their work
and experience. An artist statement will be welcome.
There will also be an interview so that the artist
may address any questions or express any objectives he/she may have.
The one-time membership fee for joining the cooperative as member
is $1.00.
Membership Dues: Monthly dues are $45 and 20% of gross sales
-Art Works is responsible for collecting and remitting
the necessary sales tax.
-Each member is responsible for running the gallery
in a professional manner. A member is expected to work
one or two days a month, with the days to be divided
among the number of members. A family member or approved substitute
may work up to 50% of the member’s days.
-Members pay a 10% commission to Art Works for any referrals
by Art Works or sales generated through customer contact with Art Works.
-Hours during off-season are 10 to 5 pm, Mon, Tues, Thurs, Fri, Sat
except for Sundays year round, 11 to 5 p.m.
In-season hours are 10 to 5 pm daily, Sundays 11 -5
-Once you have been approved and invited to join Art Works Gallery,
our display coordinator will work with you regarding
space allotment and display placement.
-Each member contributes to the overall running of the Gallery
by serving in one of the several areas of responsibility.
These jobs change annually; members volunteer or are appointed,
and the Board of Directors are voted into office.
Members have voting privileges in how the Gallery is run.
Please be patient during the jury process.
The process can take from two weeks up to 30 days.
The public will not see the artwork on jury during the jury process.
Once the jury process is complete,
the appropriate committee will contact you.
-We have limited storage space so we cannot store large amounts
of stock.
-Artists shall be responsible for any costs incurred
in the return of the artwork.
If you are interested in joining Art Works Gallery,
please sign and submit this form to:
Art Works Gallery,
214 North First Ave
Sandpoint ID 82864
Please contact: Sally 208-597-4546, 208-265-2033, Julie 208-610-9985, Mark 208-263-9399 or the Gallery 208-263-2642
with any questions BEFORE submitting any works to be juried.
We will set a date for you to bring in your work,
make sure there is someone there ready to assist you
in filling out the appropriate forms, and to accept your jury fee.
-We cannot accept any artwork for jury other than through this process.
Return this form with 5 pieces of art to be juried.
DATE: _________________________
NAME: __________________________________________________________
DESCRIPTION OF YOUR WORK & PRICE RANGE:
(If more room is needed, please attach a separate sheet)
I have read and understand these requirements._________________________________
Checklist:
______Phone Art Works or a member listed to set up
a date to bring in your art
______$20 check made out to Art Works for Jury fee
______Five pieces of art work typical of what you wish
to sell through the gallery
______Price range of work
______Biography, artist’s statement, other information of interest
