Hello all Generator members!

The Member Gallery has been a success so we are doing it again!

Would you like to introducing yourself to the community at large, promote yourself, and share the things you make? If so, just fill out this quick application!

The Member Gallery is not a judged or curated show. All members bring value and have the opportunity to apply.

There are seven Member Gallery spaces that will each hold a member’s work for six months. Once your application has been submitted and all criteria have been met, we will select seven members at random to be featured.

The deadline is swiftly approaching so please act fast and submit this application by ***Monday, August 18th***.

Participants will be selected shortly after applications are gathered and the gallery will go up the last week of August for Art Hop on 9/5 & 9/6.

If you have any questions please contact Jake Ducharme at Jake@generatorvt.com or stop by the programs office to the right of the main entrance.

This is the third edition of what we hope to be a long-running program and we are very excited to see what you come up with this time around!

Name*

Email*

Phone Number*

Please enter a valid phone number.

Are you an active Generator Member and do you plan to be through March?*

YesNo

***You must be a Generator member to participate in this program***

Maker Statement: Please provide a short bio to display alongside your work. This can be as formal or casual as you'd like. Be sure to at least introduce yourself! *

(Optional) Maker Photo: Submit a photo of yourself to be displayed on your gallery wall.

Display: Please submit a photo of the work you plan to display. Bear in mind there are a lot of children in this space so we need to keep it clean and safe. *

Installation: Will you be available the week of August 25th - August 31st to hang your work?*

YesNo

If you are unable to hang your work during this period Generator staff may not be able to support you in hanging it. When will you be available to hang your work?*

Hanging supplies: Generator can provide the tools to assist and small items like miscellaneous screws and nails, but the majority of the display creation will be your responsibility. Are you able to provide all necessary materials to mount and hang your work?*

YesI need help figuring out how to display things on a wall

Please provide extra detail on the type of support you anticipate needing*

What kind of mounting materials do you plan to use and roughly how much weight you plan to hang? This doesn't need to be exact or final, but we'd like to get an idea of what will be on the walls to make sure they can physically support your display*

Hanging assistance: Will you need help physically getting your work on the wall?*

No, I will be able to do it myself after my plan is approvedI might need some help hanging things up highI will need support hanging most of my work

Please provide additional detail about your work so we can support with mounting ideas*

More images of your work (especially the backside) will help us figure out how to best hang it

Selling: If your work will be for sale are you willing to be 100% responsible for selling and completing your own orders?*

Yes!I don't plan to sell my work

Timeline: Can you commit to having work hung for the entire six months from approximately September 1st to March 1st (even if it is sold)?*

YesNo

Why are you unable to commit to this 6 month period?*

Gallery Overview and Selection:

Below are the 7 gallery spaces. They are all over Generator and vary greatly in size and shape.

Please look at these photos and dimensions, take a walk around the Generator, and select up to 3 spaces you'd love to display your work on.

Make sure the work you plan to submit will fit well in your selected spaces.

Gallery 1 & 2:

Dimensions: W: 56", H: 80" each (into the rafters)

Location: Above couches by kitchen

Notes: Need to leave room for the heads of people sitting on the couch.

Gallery 3:

Dimensions: W: 80", H: 120" (into the rafters)

Location: Hallway from kitchen to great hall area. Across from sewing studio doors

Notes: Must fit between the water fountain and light switch

Gallery 4:

Dimensions: W: 58", H: 98"

Location: In between the bathrooms and below the security camera

Notes: Cannot obstruct the view of the security camera

Gallery 5:

Gallery 5 is comprised of 4 sections between the concrete pillars

Dimensions:

1, W: 28", H: Ceiling"

2, W: 38", H: Ceiling"

3, W: 39", H: Ceiling"

4, W: 39", H: Ceiling"

Location: Left side of long hallway heading down to wood/metal shops

Notes: Cannot obstruct the hand rail

Gallery 6:

Dimensions: W: 22', H: 105" (really big)

Location: Right side of long hallway heading down to wood/metal shops

Notes: Cannot obstruct the hand rail

Gallery 7:

Dimensions: W: 95", H: 71"

Location: Above couches by kitchen

Notes: Need to leave room for the heads of people sitting on the couch.

What are your top 3 gallery choices?*

Roughly how far off the walls to you expect your display to extend?*

0-5 inches6+ inches

Will your work be flush enough to the walls of the galleries you have chosen to not impede on people walking or sitting by the gallery? Some galleries accomodate more outward space than others*

YesI'm not sure

We need to ensure the Generator space is still fully usable with these new galleries up. Can you describe why your work may extend into used spaces and if you have any ideas for how to prevent them from impeding on the space?*

FAQ

Q: How do we know the chosen members are selected fairly?
A: Once the application deadline has passed the members selected will be chosen at random. The spirit of this project is not to judge the work of our members. It is to showcase all of our talents, hard work and to inspire each other.

Q: Where do I go with general questions and who do I contact if I need help with this application?
A: Contact Kristin (Compliment Coins) at kmccole@gmail.com.

Q: How long will my work be displayed?
A: Approximately 6 month periods a year. This first one will be September to March followed by March to September repeating.

Q: I don’t have enough time to prepare my work for this. What should I do?
A: Consider applying for the next cohort. We plan to have this be a cyclical process.

Q: What should I do if I am unable to hang my work during the designated time?
A: Reach out to Kristin (kmccole@gmail.com) to talk over options.

Q: Why am I picking 3 galleries?
A: The galleries vary greatly in size and shape so they are not all equally suitable for people’s work. We want to give people the opportunity to pick their top 3 choices so you can identify the best fit.

Q: How far off the wall can my work go?
A: This will depend on the gallery you are selected for. Gallery 7 by the couches could accommodate space off the wall while galleries 5 and 6 in the ramp hallway could not. If you expect to need a lot of space off the wall please still apply and we can confirm if your work will be suitable for the galleries before we do the drawing.

Q: What if my work is damaged or stolen?
A: We certainly hope this doesn’t happen, but per Generator’s policy, we are not responsible for any damaged or stolen work

Q: Can I add to my gallery space throughout the month?

A: Yes, as long as it meets the criteria. Please check in with Kristin (kmccole@gmail.com) before makking additions.

Q: If I participated in the previous Member Gallery round, can I apply to this one?

A: Thank you so much for participating!! Please wait a cycle to give other members an opportunty. If we don't have enough work to fill all the gallery spaces we may reach out to previous Member Gallery participants to see if they want to round out the space.

Notes:

Your work must be child appropriate and safe. We have many kids and young campers around the building. Child appropriate will be up to the discretion of Generator staff.

You must have an active Generator membership to participate. If your membership is expired or overdue at the time of drawing you won't be eligible.

Have you read the FAQ?*

Yes and they are illuminating

Do you have any feedback for us? Any thoughts or questions?

Generator Member Gallery Application

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