Jerome Artists Cooperative LLC (JAC)

Jerome, AZ 86331 (928) 639-4276 www.jeromecoop.com

MEMBERSHIP APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS

About the Jerome Artists Cooperative LLC: Our gallery was founded in 1996 to provide a needed venue for local artists and is still owned and operated by the artists who show here. Our cooperative gallery does business democratically and to make it work best requires having motivated individuals which do their part. The day-to-day business of the gallery is handled by various committees that take on everything from advertising to housekeeping. Active participation by all members in one or more committees is essential to the continued success of our gallery and a requirement.

What we are looking for: We continue to accept applications and every application is reviewed by our Jury Committee. If you are an artist, permanently residing in Jerome, Sedona, Verde Valley, Prescott, Prescott Valley or live within a 50-mile drive to the Jerome Artists Cooperative Gallery, you are eligible to apply for membership.

The Jury Process: Prospective members must return this completed Membership Application with 5 high quality photographs of their work. Do not submit original artwork. Applications without photographs or a signed & dated Membership Application Form will not be considered.

No student work or manufactured items are allowed. No work is accepted that uses "blanks" (i.e. T-shirts, mugs, key chains that are mass printed on ready-made forms All work must be of top quality and no studio "seconds."

Here are some of the criteria used by our jurors when reviewing artwork: Mastery of media Professional presentation Originality Different from other work already showing

If your application is approved, the Jury Committee will then notify you by mail of the next available date and time for a personal interview. Please bring original artwork ONLY when you come for this final stage of the jury process.

All applicants will be notified by mail within one month as to the Jury Committee's decision. Applicants who are not accepted may re-apply after 12 months.

Requirements of Membership: Membership in the Jerome Artists Cooperative Gallery is a privilege and comes with certain expectations and responsibilities. All members MUST attend a monthly general meeting, participate on a committee for 4 or more hours each month, and work four 4-hour shifts per month. Each member must pay a one-time membership fee of $100.00. After a six-month probationary period, new members in good standing may be invited to join the LLC and become fellow owners of the Jerome Artists Cooperative. If for any reason you leave the Jerome Artists Cooperative Gallery in the future, the $100.00 will be returned to you with a 30-day notice. The Jerome Artists Cooperative Gallery receives a 25% commission on all sales made in or referred by the gallery or its web site. All items you display must be for sale.

Mandatory Requirements Include: 1. Exhibit only work that has been juried into the gallery. 2. Attend JAC general membership meeting which meets on the last Wednesday evening of every month except in December. 3. Comply with the JAC requirement for committee work. 4. Work four 4-hour work shifts each month. 5. Pay rent for JAC space on-time, due on the first of every month. 6. Attend a 6-month performance review

Please keep pages 1 & 2 for your records.

Display requirements: Check one: Wall space

What is the price range of your art work? What special skills or abilities would you bring to the operation of our gallery?

Checklist for a complete Membership Application Form: Completed and signed application. Signed and dated Mandatory Requirements Agreement (below If sending a hard copy of photos and application instead of online, enclose a self-addressed stamped envelope if you want your photos returned.

Mandatory Requirements Agreement 1. Exhibit only work that has been juried into the gallery. 2. Attend JAC general membership meeting on the last Wednesday of every month except December. 3. Comply with the JAC requirement for committee work.

4. Work four 4-hour work shifts each month.

5. Pay rent for JAC space on time. Due on the 1st day of each month. 6. Attend a 6-month performance review.

Failure to adhere to the above policies can result in dismissal from the gallery. I have read the requirements of membership in the Jerome Artists Cooperative Gallery. My signature verifies that I understand the requirements as stated in this document.