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Application forms can be found by clicking the link below each topic. For additional information, please call us during business hours (941-778-6648) or send us an email.
Answers To Questions You May Have
• Interested artists should mail, or bring, the completed application plus a current bio and 6-7 photos of work of the type intended to be shown at the gallery and mark it to the attention of the Membership Committee.
• The received applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis and when a space becomes available, selected artists will be invited to an interview with a request to bring 4-5 pieces of original work in “ready to display condition.”
• Selection of new members is accomplished by jury of the current membership.
SPACE SIZE AND FEES
• A single wall space is 4 ft. wide by 8 ft. high with monthly dues at $100.00.
• A 1-1/2 wall space is 6 ft. wide by 8 ft. high with monthly dues at $150.00
• A double wall space is 8 ft. wide by 8 ft. high with monthly dues at $200.00
• There is a 20% commission on all sales that are gallery initiated.
• There may an assessment possible for special expenses such as advertising, receptions or property upgrades (determined by membership vote).
INITIAL MEMBERSHIP
• Initial membership is for one year. There is no written contract, however a “Member’s Agreement” is required.
• Entry fees required: Upon joining 1st and 12th month dues are paid. The 12th month fee is forfeited if the member leaves the gallery before completing the first year, but is refundable when the first year ends. There is a one-time, non-refundable fee of $75 for other initial start-up expenses of membership.
GALLERY STAFFING AND MEETINGS
• There are no paid employees. Members are required to staff the gallery at least one day per month without exception.
• Members are expected on a regular basis to attend meetings, which are held on the second Monday of the month at 10am (you will receive an email).
GALLERY RESPONSIBILITIES
• This is an artist owned and operated gallery. Members are expected to participate fully in its operation.
• There are numerous committees responsible for various aspects of the gallery business; members are expected to serve on one or more of these committees.
• Members are asked to attend receptions and open houses when they are held. Members are offered the opportunity to be a monthly featured artist.
• It is requested that the gallery members volunteer to give demos during season to display their talent and market the gallery and themselves via related advertising.
CLICK HERE FOR THE MEMBERSHIP APPLICATION.
Note: If you are using the browser Firefox, you can actually fill out the form online.
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With Firefox open, click on the highlighted "T" icon on the top right side of the browser page. Then click on the form where you want to start typing and a type box will appear. Start typing. Do the same thing on each required line thereafter. When you are finished filling out all the requested information, click the down arrow (last icon on top right) to save the page to your computer (you will be asked where it should be saved). Find the page in the location where you saved it and send it to us as an email.
Dear Fellow Artist,
Island Gallery and Studios an award winning fine art gallery, which has now been in business for more than thirty-three years. It operates as a cooperative that is managed and run by the members exclusively.
And now, for the first time, we are expanding our artist base by offering an invitation, on a very limited basis, for artists to share in our success and to serve as Guest Artists. All mediums will be considered, including two and three dimensional works.
As a Guest Artist you will be offered a display area for hanging your art work for a period of one or two months at the cost of $150.00/per month for a single space (4’ x 8’), $200 for 1 ½ space (6’ x 8’) or $250 for a double space (8’ x 8’) payable in advance. In addition, a 30% commission will be assessed for all sales generated by the Gallery.
For this,
• You will be advertised in our monthly Newsletter, which reaches more than 500 art collectors.
• You will be featured on our website.
• You will be able to select your own space from among the available spaces.
• You will not be required to work at the Gallery, nor will you be required to attend meetings or join a committee.
However,
• You will have no voting rights at the Gallery.
• You will be required to replace any sold artwork within 48 hours (all artwork will be installed and/or removed during regular business hours).
• Your admission is dependent upon submitting your application and artwork in an email, which will be reviewed by a membership jury.
So, whether you are a new artist, or if you are one who has been creating art for many years, this is a great opportunity to exhibit your work without the extra responsibilities of committing to a co-op. However, this offer is applicable to only a few spaces each month.
For more information, please contact sbokos@gmail.com.
Sincerely,
Membership Committee
Island Gallery and Studios
CLICK HERE FOR THE GUEST ARTIST APPLICATION.
Note: If you are using the browser Firefox, you can actually fill out this form online.
Top right side of Firefox window
With Firefox open, click on the highlighted "T" icon on the top right side of the browser page. Then click on the form where you want to start typing and a type box will appear. Start typing. Do the same thing on each required line thereafter. When you are finished filling out all the requested information, click the down arrow (last icon on top right) to save the page to your computer (you will be asked where it should be saved). Find the page in the location where you saved it and send it to us as an email.