Now Accepting Submissions for Artists Seeking Membership
Foundry Gallery, Washington, DC’s oldest non-profit artists’ cooperative, holds monthly solo and members shows from a lively community of artists. The gallery offers Washington area residents and visitors original, high quality, affordable, art. Members share the rights and responsibilities of running the gallery and are eligible to hold executive positions. The gallery also employs a director to assist with marketing and promotion efforts as well as facilitate collector relationships and art sales.
Membership Benefits:
Coordinated press and publicity for gallery exhibits
Solo shows regularly reviewed in the media
Internet presence — each artist has a page of images on the gallery website with a link to his/her personal website
Unframed work in bins
Artist profiles promoted via gallery’s social media and email list
70% of sales retained by the artist/ 30% to the gallery
Gallery space available for artist use to host events or classes
No gallery staffing requirements
MEMBERSHIP CATEGORIES
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Solo show once every 16-24 months
Work in monthly members shows
Artist info and images on website
Attend at least 4 meetings a year
Serve on a committee or volunteer position
Up to 8 pieces in bin
Votes on gallery decisions
Minimum two years commitment
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Work in monthly members shows
Artist info and images on website
Attend at least 4 meetings a year
Serve on a committee or volunteer position
Up to 8 pieces in bin
Votes on gallery decisions
Minimum one year commitment
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At discretion of the gallery
Two artists share one full membership
APPLIATION PROCESS
Submissions must be sent via email to membership@foundrygallery.org
Send between 5-10 images in jpeg format of the work you intend to exhibit in the gallery
Image list to include: Title, Size, Medium, Year Completed
Artist’s statement, Resume or Letter to the Membership Committee.