A Co-operative Gallery of Regional Artists
214 North First Avenue, Sandpoint Idaho 83864
(208) 263-2642 or email us
Open 7 days a week; 10am – 6pm daily, Sundays 11:am – 5:pm

HOW TO BECOME A PART OF ART WORKS

ART WORKS JURY PROCESS
         Thank you for your interest in joining our 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 member of our 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  
         The Jury process is conducted by a panel of artists who are
experienced in painting and contemporary crafts when new
openings occur, as space becomes available, or as old members
resign or take a leave of absence.  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.  
         At the present time, Art Works Gallery offers two levels
of participation.  

1)  MEMBERSHIP

2)  CONSIGNMENT
        No artist living within 30- mile radius of Sandpoint will be considered
for consignment.  Any artist living outside of a 30-mile radius
 from Sandpoint will be considered for Consignment unless
membership status is elected.  
         Commission for consignors is 40/60, with 60% being paid to the artist,
and 40% commission of sales to Art Works.  Art Works is responsible
for collecting and remitting the necessary sales tax.  Consignors pay
a 20% commission to Art Works for any referrals by Art Works
or sales generated through customer contact with Art Works. 
The space allotted for 40% consignors is generally smaller and is under
the discretion of the Gallery.   
         There is a 90-day trial period for all consignment artists to ensure
that the relationship is mutually beneficial.  The consignment
agreement can be terminated at any time during the trial period
at the discretion of the Executive Board of Art Works.  All consignment
artists will be reviewed each quarter.  If not notified otherwise,
the consignment agreement remains in effect.  
         Consignors are not eligible to vote, but they are encouraged
to ask any member to take their concerns to the Board.  

        Please be patient during the jury process.  
        The process can take from two weeks up to 30 days depending on
how many juries are in process at any given time.  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 Connie Scherr, 333 Birch Haven Dr.,
Sagle ID 83860, or call her at (208) 263-7288, for a time to bring
in artwork.  DO NOT bring in work without going through this procedure.  
         Please contact Connie Scherr, (208) 263-7288, with any questions
and BEFORE submitting any works to be juried.  She 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 jury form, and to accept your jury fee.  
         Connie will handle all communication regarding jurying.  
         Any questions about consignment may be addressed to
Connie Scherr, (208) 263-7288.  
         We cannot accept any artwork for jury other than through
this process.   Thank you!              

         Return this form with 5 pieces of art to be juried.
DATE
NAME
ADDRESS
CITY STATE ZIP
PHONE & EMAIL
CATEGORY:  ____Member;  ____Consignment Member
 
I have read and understand these requirements.

(sign here)_________________________________

 Checklist: 
_____ Phone Connie Scherr (208) 263-7288 to set up a jury date
_____ $20 check made payable to Art Works for the Jury Fee
_____ Five pieces of artwork typical of what you wish to sell
_____ Price range of artwork
_____ Biography, artist statement, other information of interest
_____Description of your work and price range.