Located in Chelsea, steps from the High Line, FIRST STREET GALLERY represents a diverse group of accomplished artists devoted to creative freedom. Founded in 1969, the Gallery continues to engage the art community by developing programs that encourage all visual artists. FIRST STREET GALLERY is a nonprofit organization that takes no commission on sales of work.
Affiliate Membership is open to a maximum of 8 selected artists residing within and outside the United States. Artists participate in a four-week Annual Affiliates Exhibition and share many of the benefits enjoyed by Participating and Nonparticipating Members, with the exception of a scheduled Solo Exhibition. Affiliate Members do not have voting rights and are not required to participate in Gallery management, attend monthly meetings or pay an Initiation Fee. Membership is granted for 12 months and renewed each year. An Annual fee of $1345 is due upon acceptance and is nonrefundable.
Former Participating and Nonparticipating Members may apply after a two-year waiting period.
Benefits:
- Artist representation on Gallery website
- Annual Affiliates Exhibition will be held in February of each year
- Gallery Administrative services provided for the Exhibition
- Email announcements (6000 recipients)
- Exhibition listing on online websites and social media
- Announcement of Annual Affiliates Exhibition on the Gallery’s website
- Opening Reception
- Opportunities for Artist led events
- Opportunity to network with fellow artists
- Eligible to rent gallery space. Click for more information.
Obligations:
- Annual nonrefundable membership fee of $1345. Fee can be paid over three monthly installments — must be paid in full before the Annual Affiliates Exhibition
- Gallery Administrator’s Services fee for Annual Exhibition ($280 fee per member for 20 days) shared by 8 Affiliate members
- Website fee for posting up to 18 images and Artist Portfolio Page documents
- Annual Exhibition Wall Signage: The Gallery will recommend a service paid for and installed by Affiliates
- Submit notice of intention to renew two months before annual renewal date
- Gallery reserves right to review Membership renewal
- Abide by the Gallery’s Code of Ethics and all Policies
APPLICATION PROCESS
Applications for membership are reviewed at monthly meetings, September through June, but can be submitted at any time during the year through our Online Application Form. All applicants are asked to provide the following information:
- Artist’s resume and statement
- 6–10 digital images of recent work – Please follow instructions for JPEGS, notation of name, title, medium, dimensions, and year
- Website address if available
Presenting original work in the Gallery is no longer required at this time.
Contact FIRST STREET GALLERY at 646-336-8053, Wed-Sat 11am-6pm.
