Thank you for your interest!
We are currently actively seeking artists to join our gallery. Eastside Artists' Gallery is a growing artists-run cooperative in Frederick, Maryland. Our spacious gallery is filled with a broad variety work, styles, and mediums. We aim to support established as well as emerging artists. The gallery is currently open Saturday & Sunday from 12 p.m. to 5 p.m. New shows occur monthly beginning on the first Saturday of each month with a reception from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. We are located just down the street from the Delaplaine Arts Center within Everedy Square.
Membership Benefits
Members receive a shared show (with one other member) each year. In the other months, artists are generally permitted 2-3 pieces in the members' section of the gallery.
We have areas to display prints, sculptures, pottery, and jewelry. We will work with each artist to make sure they are fairly represented and promoted.
Members have the opportunity to hold classes and teach in the gallery when it is not open.
Membership Responsibilities
- Pay dues in a timely fashion each month. The gallery's expenses are divided by the number of members we have. Currently, members pay $110 each month.
- Gallery sitting. Members are expected to sit in the gallery at least once per month. Shifts are Saturday/Sunday 12 p.m. - 5 p.m.
- Attend meetings. Members are expected to attend monthly meetings, which are held before the first Saturday of each month. (Currently on the Sunday before the first Saturday at 5 p.m.)
- Participate in helping the gallery operate. Members are expected to help out with various tasks, including but not limited to: hanging, PR/marketing, scheduling, recruiting new members, cleaning, and painting, etc.
Do members have to pay for their own marketing?
The gallery advertises locally with 72 Hours and through social media (Facebook, Instagram, monthly newsletter). We also have quarterly flyers that we distribute and supply posters for our sandwich boards. Individual members may pay for additional advertsing themselves.
Applicant Process/Guidelines
Each application will be reviewed by for completeness. If you do not have a website, you will be asked to submit 10 images of your work. Then, your application will be forwarded to the gallery members who will decide on whether they would like to invite you in for an interview.
If you are offered an interview, you will be requested to submit a $35 application fee.
You will be requested to bring five pieces representational of your work to the interview. The pieces must be gallery-ready (framed or otherwise ready to be hung/displayed).
A two-thirds (2/3) majority vote by the members is required for acceptance. Some of the criteria used in reviewing an artist's application include: craftmanship, execution, originality, professional display, fits or diversifies our gallery, has unique skills or abilities that benefit the gallery and its operations.
FAQs
How much commission does the gallery charge?
The gallery charges 20% commission.
How long is the committment?
We ask new members to sign a contract for one year. Thereafter, the terms are month-to-month with 30 days notice required before ending the contract.
If you have any questions, please email: eastsidearts313@gmail.com