In Town and Out of Town Membership

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 attendance at a Friday night meeting once a month, September to June.  This category is 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
    • Mailing labels available for Member’s Solo Exhibition
    • Exhibition listing on online websites and social media
    • Exhibition announcements sent to an extensive email list (6000 recipients)
    • Wall signage
  • Participation in an annual Members Group Show
  • Artist representation on Gallery website
  • Opportunities for Artist-led events
  • Opportunity to network with fellow artists
  • Eligible to rent gallery space. Click for more information.

Obligations:

  • Monthly Dues
    • In Town Members $185 per month
    • Out of Town Members $255 per month
  • Initiation Fee: $450 (nonrefundable). Fee can be paid in installments over three months.
  • Gallery Administrator’s Services for Solo Exhibition: $119 per day for 20 days
  • Responsible for exhibition and advertising expenses related to their show including:
    • Website fee for Home Page and Press Release images and documents
    • Website fee for Artist Portfolio Page images and documents
    • Wall signage fee for Solo Exhibition
  • Member must abide by the Gallery’s Bylaws, Code of Ethics and Gallery policies
  • Participating members must actively participate in committee work and attend a Friday night meeting once a month from September to June

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

If you cannot complete the online Application, contact the Gallery for alternative application method.

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.

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