Join Our Co-operative Gallery - Apply for an Artist Membership
Interested in Becoming a CoArt Member?
CoArt Gallery accepts applications on an ongoing basis. Interested artists may submit examples of work with the application form and fee to be considered for membership. Acceptance is competitive and is based on quality of work and availability of space.
What are my responsibilities as a member?
What percent of a sale goes to the Gallery?
CoArt takes a 20% commission on artworks sold.
What is the "Featured Artist"?
Each month a different artist has the opportunity to display at the front wall of the Gallery, with excellent visibility from the sidewalk. This wall space is 20 feet length, and an artist may display a complete body of work. The featured artist can have an opening reception and invite his/her own guests.
CoArt Gallery accepts applications on an ongoing basis. Interested artists may submit examples of work with the application form and fee to be considered for membership. Acceptance is competitive and is based on quality of work and availability of space.
- To receive more information and request application materials, please visit the gallery or contact us at 540-886-0737.
- OR download the Application form listed below.
What are my responsibilities as a member?
- As a member of CoArt Gallery you will have one wall space where you will display your artwork. You are encouraged to change your artwork periodically.
- Each member pays a monthly rental fee for the wall space.
- Each member must work two (2) sessions, 4 hours each, every month at the Gallery. These sessions allow the artist to greet the public, make sales, and perform routine maintenance duties.
- Each member must actively participate on a committee of CoArt Gallery.
What percent of a sale goes to the Gallery?
CoArt takes a 20% commission on artworks sold.
What is the "Featured Artist"?
Each month a different artist has the opportunity to display at the front wall of the Gallery, with excellent visibility from the sidewalk. This wall space is 20 feet length, and an artist may display a complete body of work. The featured artist can have an opening reception and invite his/her own guests.
Membership Application
Instructions:
Fill out and return your completed application to:
CoArt Gallery, Inc.
22 W. Beverley St.
Staunton, VA 24401
After you submit your application, artwork (6 works), and application fee ($20), the Standards Committee will review your work. (The duration of the review procedure depends on the availability of the committee’s volunteer members at that time.)
If accepted, you will be notified as soon as possible. If a gallery space is not available at the time of acceptance, you will be placed on a waiting list. When a space becomes available, you will be contacted.
For any questions concerning this application, review of the member contract with privileges and responsibilities of membership, and the fees involved, please contact the Gallery at (540) 886-0737 or visit in person. See gallery hours above.
Fill out and return your completed application to:
CoArt Gallery, Inc.
22 W. Beverley St.
Staunton, VA 24401
After you submit your application, artwork (6 works), and application fee ($20), the Standards Committee will review your work. (The duration of the review procedure depends on the availability of the committee’s volunteer members at that time.)
If accepted, you will be notified as soon as possible. If a gallery space is not available at the time of acceptance, you will be placed on a waiting list. When a space becomes available, you will be contacted.
For any questions concerning this application, review of the member contract with privileges and responsibilities of membership, and the fees involved, please contact the Gallery at (540) 886-0737 or visit in person. See gallery hours above.
APPLICATION TO DOWNLOAD - includes Sample Member Contract and Policy Agreement
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