APPLY FOR MEMBERSHIP

To all local artists (Local: defined as residing within a 65 mile radius of Fort Bragg, California.) interested in a regular or guest membership in Northcoast Artists, a cooperative gallery.

Established as a venue for emerging artists in 1986, Northcoast Artists Gallery differs from a traditional gallery because it is owned and operated by its membership.

Artists have control over what work they wish to exhibit, how it is displayed, and the freedom to explore and grow within their juried medium. Should a member wish to change or add mediums, they can petition the gallery for a review.

Responsibility of an artist member:

1. Pay an initial one time fee ($200) and monthly fee ($85).
2. Sit the galley one-and-a-half days (three shifts) each month.
3. Work on a committee to maintain the function of
the gallery (6-8 hours).
4. Attend monthly meetings, the annual meeting, and opening receptions.
5. Keep your display full with current work.

Responsibility of the gallery:

1. Promote and encourage sales of member's artwork.
2. Provide 88% return on work sold.
3. Feature an artist member in a solo or group show within a two year period.

HOW TO APPLY

Please fill out the following application:

Screening:

When we receive your completed application you will be scheduled within three months to meet with the New Members committee. At this time bring 5-8 pieces of your current work, a portfolio or other materials. Be prepared to discuss your technique, vision, and retail prices. The committee will evaluate your application (according to the enclosed guidelines ) and answer any questions you might have about the gallery. After the prescreening you will be informed of the results and either placed on our eligible list or asked to reapply at a later date.

Final Approval:

Gallery openings occur when a member requests a leave of absence or vacates their membership. At that time eligible candidates will be contacted according to their evaluation rating and invited to attend the next general meeting for final approval. A 75% favorable vote by the full gallery membership is required to approve a new artist.

Thank you for your interest in joining us. We look forward to meeting you, seeing your work, and answering any questions that you might have

Northcoast Artists Gallery
New Member Committee

How we evaluate new members

The Membership Committee evaluates a new applicant according to the below criteria, each having 1-5 point rating. All matters regarding committee review and jurying by the membership are confidential.

1. Quality of work/craftsmanship
2. Originality according to content and style
3. Design
4. Professional presentation
5. Salability
6. Uniqueness in comparison to work currently represented in gallery
7. Inspiration/poetry/intuition
8. Potential
9. Sufficient quantity of high caliber work
10. Compatibility of applicant's personality with the existing membership
11. Applicant demonstrates an understanding of both the job requirements, financial responsibility, and committment to a full and active membership

An applicant must receive an average rating of 3.0 or better to qualify as eligible candidate for membership.

The Membership Committee evaluates a new applicant according to the below criteria, each having 1-5 point rating. All matters regarding committee review and jurying by the membership are confidential.

1. Quality of work/craftsmanship
2. Originality according to content and style
3. Design
4. Professional presentation
5. Salability
6. Uniqueness in comparison to work currently represented in gallery
7. Inspiration/poetry/intuition
8. Potential
9. Sufficient quantity of high caliber work
10. Compatibility of applicant's personality with the existing membership
11. Applicant demonstrates an understanding of both the job requirements, financial responsibility, and committment to a full and active membership

An applicant must receive an average rating of 3.0 or better to qualify as eligible candidate for membership.

Membership Application Date (gallery use )
Appl. Received
Committee Eval. Gen. Mtg. vote

Please type or write legibly and fill out completely.

Name
Phone
Address

1. State your medium and give a brief description of your technique.

2. Education, training, sales experience.

3. Where are you currently showing your work? (List galleries, shops, juried fair, shows and any prizes or special recognition).

4. Are you producing enough art to keep an adequate selection in the gallery to change your display frequently? What is the price range or your work.

5. How do you think you and Northcoast Artists will benefit each other?

6. Do you consider yourself a professional in terms of your goals, level of work, philosophy and the time you are able to devote to your art? Please add anything about yourself and your work that you feel is pertinent to membership in this cooperative.

7. If you have a pre-written resume and/or a few photographs of your work, please include these in your application.

362 N. Main St., Fort Bragg, CA, 95437 707-964-826