Join the Loading Dock Gallery
Are you interested in joining the Loading Dock Gallery? We're excited to meet you and see your artwork! Please fill out a Contact form at our front desk, or fill out the Contact Form below, so we can arrange a Review Meeting to discuss membership. This meeting will last no longer than 90 minutes and is for us to exchange and clarify expectations and view your artwork.
Once your membership is approved, we will need the following documents filled out and delivered to us: Membership Agreement | New Member Contact Info | fw9-fillable.pdf
BENEFITS OF MEMBERSHIP
The Loading Dock Gallery is a marketing tool for its members. The gallery allows visitors to see and purchase a sampling of the work of its members before exploring the Studios, or when the Studios are not open to the public. Gallery volunteers can provide visitors with member’s contact information and facilitate meetings between artists and visitors. The gallery has an active program to promote the gallery and the work of its members through press releases, social media, postcard distribution, public events, newsletters, and more. The gallery is continually looking for new ways to promote the work of its members.
The gallery offers members many learning opportunities. For members who have not previously worked with a gallery The Loading Dock Gallery offers members the opportunity to learn how to work within a gallery structure and how to display and price their art. Members informally assist each other with all aspects of sales and marketing.
The Loading Dock Gallery is an exhibit venue for its members. The 1400 square foot Main Gallery encourages members to change artwork every month, and does a total gallery changeover every 3 months. Every member’s work is accessible to the public on a regular basis. In addition to work displayed on the walls and pedestals, members may offer matted and work in bins and small sculptural and functional items that are arranged in curated display areas. Many members see the Main Gallery as an opportunity to offer a sampling of work that is available in their studios.
The front Showcase Gallery is a rotating gallery that provides eight month-long show opportunities featuring the work of small groups of artists and 2-3 themed exhibits each year. The Back Door Gallery offers members a month long solo opportunity.
FULL MEMBERSHIP
Benefits:
Costs:
Obligations:
SUPPORTING MEMBERSHIP
Benefits:
Costs:
Obligations:
The Loading Dock Gallery is a marketing tool for its members. The gallery allows visitors to see and purchase a sampling of the work of its members before exploring the Studios, or when the Studios are not open to the public. Gallery volunteers can provide visitors with member’s contact information and facilitate meetings between artists and visitors. The gallery has an active program to promote the gallery and the work of its members through press releases, social media, postcard distribution, public events, newsletters, and more. The gallery is continually looking for new ways to promote the work of its members.
The gallery offers members many learning opportunities. For members who have not previously worked with a gallery The Loading Dock Gallery offers members the opportunity to learn how to work within a gallery structure and how to display and price their art. Members informally assist each other with all aspects of sales and marketing.
The Loading Dock Gallery is an exhibit venue for its members. The 1400 square foot Main Gallery encourages members to change artwork every month, and does a total gallery changeover every 3 months. Every member’s work is accessible to the public on a regular basis. In addition to work displayed on the walls and pedestals, members may offer matted and work in bins and small sculptural and functional items that are arranged in curated display areas. Many members see the Main Gallery as an opportunity to offer a sampling of work that is available in their studios.
The front Showcase Gallery is a rotating gallery that provides eight month-long show opportunities featuring the work of small groups of artists and 2-3 themed exhibits each year. The Back Door Gallery offers members a month long solo opportunity.
FULL MEMBERSHIP
Benefits:
- Work represented in the Main gallery and in the bin art area if desired
- Listing on the LDG web site including photos and artist statement
- Eligible for member shows in the Showcase Gallery and invited member shows
- Reduced member rate for entry to LDG juried shows
- Gallery handles all sales tax payments
- Eligible to vote on gallery matters
Costs:
- $105.00 per quarter dues; with a $100 one-time initial fee
- 25% of retail sales dollars retained by the gallery
Obligations:
- Full Members are responsible for running the gallery efficiently and effectively. To do this it has been determined that each Full Member must work approximately 7 hours a month on gallery business. Members fulfill that commitment by gallery sitting and participating on one of the various committees.
- All members provide new work at every full gallery change-out rotation, generally every three months. Each artist is responsible for maintaining their space and can change it as needed.
SUPPORTING MEMBERSHIP
Benefits:
- Work represented in the Main gallery and in the bin art area if desired
- Listing on the LDG web site including photos and artist statement
- Eligible for member shows in the Showcase Gallery and invited member shows
- Reduced member rate for entry to LDG juried shows
- Gallery handles all sales tax payments
- Eligible to vote on gallery matters
Costs:
- $135.00 per quarter dues; with a $100 one-time initial fee
- 25% of retail sales dollars retained by the gallery
Obligations:
- Supporting Members are exempt from gallery duties with the exception of working with Hospitality one time per year by providing a food item and helping with set up and clean up.
- All members provide new work at every full gallery change-out rotation, generally every three months. Each artist is responsible for maintaining their space and can change it as needed.
