Gallery 110

Application deadline is FRIDAY, February 24, 2012; 5pm.  Applications are reviewed twice annually.

Gallery 110’s mission is to provide dynamic opportunities to established and emerging artists in an environment that encourages creative expression, experimentation, and collaboration. The gallery fosters artistic and professional connections between its associated artists and the arts community at large through creative dialogue, the presentation of challenging and enriching curated exhibitions, public opportunities, and collaborative projects.

Gallery 110 is dedicated to the presentation of high quality and challenging visual art and to the development and promotion of artists’ careers. Collectively, members share in the work of the gallery and have the opportunity to build on or share their skills in marketing, exhibition management and installation, development and arts event coordination.  Artists not local to the Seattle area telecommute as well as promote the gallery and cultivate opportunities for their fellow artists in other cities.

Gallery Membership includes:

* Opportunity to work with an experienced gallery director

* Commission Structure:  30% to gallery, 70% to artists

* Opportunity to exhibit and sell your work

* Opportunity to display your work on our website

* Presentation of your gallery book available for guests visiting the gallery

* Networking opportunities for developing relationships with other emerging and professional artists

* Opportunities to develop relationships with commercial galleries and press

* Opportunities to curate shows and exhibit work in group and solo shows, and develop show proposals/traveling shows

* Opportunities to exhibit work alongside well known artists from outside of the membership

* Opportunities to propose, curate, and install exhibitions

* Opportunities to form and cultivate a client base

* Opportunities to participate in public programming, artist talks, and public events

* Opportunities for off-site exhibition and collaboration

Artists propose exhibitions and may participate in several group shows throughout the year as well other outside opportunities that members develop. There is no set number of opportunities to show work at the gallery through the year. The membership functions as a team promoting each other’s work and creating cultivating opportunities.  Exhibition schedule decisions are made by the exhibition committee three times per year. The commission structure is set up to benefit the artist in terms of sales made. Gallery membership is a wonderful way to be a part of a network of artists represented by a well respected and established gallery. The dues and fee structure of the gallery is designed to cover all operating expenses. Participation in occasional gallery events and meetings is mandatory for artists living in the Northwest.

Membership Requirements:

* 1 year commitment

* Monthly membership dues $70

* Saturday gallery sitting during the exhibitions in which you participate. Attendance at the majority of gallery events and all-member meetings. (Out of state artists, your additional dues cover your gallery sitters, and you may participate in meetings by proxy or via email.)

* Participation in curation, installation, and marketing of exhibitions.

* Participation on a committee of your choice.

* Rental of Gallery space during exhibitions you participate in (split among artists exhibiting.)

Optional for Out of State Members:

* 1 year commitment

* Monthly membership dues $100

* Your share of gallery rental fees during exhibitions that contain your work.

* Participation in gallery meetings via email and proxy. No committee or gallery sitting obligations.

Application Procedure:

To apply for membership, please send the following:

1. CD including 10-12 images (in jpg format, 72 dpi, no larger than 1200 x 1200 pixels)

2. Image list including title, size, medium and date

3. Artist Resume

4. Artist Statement

5. In your cover letter, tell us why you are interested in being a member of Gallery 110 and also let us know the level of participation you will be available for. What are your skills? What can you bring to the membership?

6. SASE if you wish for your materials to be returned

Mail applications to:

Membership Submissions
Gallery 110
110 3rd Ave. S
Seattle, WA 98104