www.sandpointartworks.com    

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.

JURYING

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

H.   Due to past conflict, we can not accept any religious oriented art

-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. 

1) MEMBERSHIP

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.

-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, Thursday – Monday, except for Sundays year round, 11 to 5 p.m.  In-season hours are 10 to 5 pm, Thursday – Monday.

-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.

-A complete Inventory must be submitted before your artwork will be displayed.

- Title cards with prices on all wall art shall accompany your work. With copy securely attached to back.  Template is provided on office computer.

-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.

GENERAL INFORMATION

Please be patient during the jury process.  The process can take two weeks. 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. If not juried in we ask that you please remove your art within two weeks of notification; then it becomes the property of  Art Works.

We can not be responsible for any damage or loss of art work. 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  83864

Please contact: Sally 208-597-4546,  208-265-2033 with any questions BEFORE submitting any works to be juried. 

Sally will set a date for you to bring in your work, and sign the appropriate papers.

-We cannot accept any artwork for jury other than through this process. 

Thank you!    

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Return this form with 5 pieces of art to be juried.

                                                            DATE:  _________________________

NAME: __________________________________________________________________                                        

ADDRESS:  _______________________________________________________________

CITY, STATE, ZIP:    ________________________________________________________

PHONE:  _______________________   E-MAIL:  _______________________________­­__

DESCRIPTION OF YOUR WORK & PRICE RANGE: 

(If more room is needed, please attach a separate sheet)

I have read and understand the 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 artwork typical of what you wish to sell through the gallery

______Price range of work

______Biography, artist’s statement, other information of interest

______Receipt of artwork to be juried

Please tell us about yourself-

Where were you raised?

____________________________________________________

What is your career, your hobbies?

How long have you been a professional artist?

What shows have you been involved with?

What galleries have you exhibited with?

_______________________________________________________________

Do you have a website?

________________________________________________________________________­­­­­­­_________________

Attach another sheet if you need more room