In Town and Out of Town Members typically have a Solo Exhibition every 2.5 to 3 years. Members are granted voting rights and receive full benefits.
Applicants who live within a 50-mile radius of the Gallery must apply for In Town Membership and actively participate in the operation of the Gallery through committee work and zoom meetings as needed throughout the year. This category is also open to artists who live beyond a 50 mile radius, if they are able to meet these obligations.
Benefits:
- Solo Exhibition
- Administrative services for Gallery exhibitions
- Exhibition listing on online websites and social media
- Exhibition announcements sent to an extensive email list (6000 recipients)
- Wall signage referral
- Participation in an annual Members Group Show
- Artist representation on Gallery website and on the art-marketing website Artsy.net
- Opportunities for Artist-led events
- Opportunity to network with fellow artists
- Eligible to rent gallery space.
Obligations:
- Monthly Dues
- In Town Members $185 per month
- Out of Town Members $255 per month
- Gallery Administrator’s Services for Solo Exhibition: $140 per day for duration of exhibition
- Responsible for exhibition and advertising expenses related to their show including:
- Any refreshments the artist wishes to serve at reception and bartender
- Wall signage for Solo Exhibition. The Gallery can recommend a signage company.
- Member must abide by the Gallery’s Bylaws, Code of Ethics and Gallery policies
- In Town members must actively participate in committee work and attend a zoom meeting as needed throughout the year.
APPLICATION PROCESS
Applications for membership are reviewed throughout the year and can be submitted at any time through our Online Application Form. Applicants are asked to provide the following information:
- Artist’s resume and statement
- Website address if available and 6–10 digital images of recent work – Please follow instructions for JPEGS, notation of name, title, medium, dimensions, and year
If you cannot complete the online Application, contact the Gallery for alternative application method.
Presenting original work in the Gallery is not required at this time.
Contact FIRST STREET GALLERY at 646-336-8053, Wed-Sat 11am-6pm.
