Thank you for your interest in Blue Morning Gallery!
If you are a working artist looking for a gallery to exhibit your work and wish to join a unique community, Blue Morning Gallery invites you to submit your work for consideration. Applicants are considered and reviewed by the gallerys jury committee. For more information, contact our Membership Coordinator or ask for a Membership Application available at the gallery.
Membership in Blue Morning Gallery is a privilege and as such, comes with certain expectations and responsibilities. This is a great place to sell your work, but members must never forget that they are the ones expected to keep the gallery running.
Name:_________________________________________________________
Address:_______________________________________________________
City:____________________________State:_____________Zip__________
Phone #_________________________Cell #__________________________
Email__________________________________________________________
Resale Number (If you have one):_____________________________________
Social Security Number (Required upon acceptance): _____________________
Media:_________________________________________________________
ENTRY PROCEDURE:
Fill out an Artist Membership Application
New artists are selected by a jury of existing members
Submit five to ten color slides/photographs of your current work and provide one original in the format it would be displayed (ie. framed/etc.) for gallery viewing. All work must be original. Identify each slide or photograph with your name, the title, medium, and retail price of the work.
A current resume, three references, and an artist's statement
A self-addressed, stamped envelope for jury notification and return of slides or photographs
Submit a $25.00 non-refundable screening fee
Following preliminary screening, you will be contacted regarding bringing in your work for jurying and an interview with the screening committee
If invited to join, the artist will submit a $50 membership fee and dues for the first month
Monthly space dues of $45 for a single space, $85 for a double space
There will be a 15% commission on sales
Manage the Gallery for 2 shifts per month (a shift = 3.5 hours)
Members are expected to be active in one or more committees as needed
Attend bi-monthy member meetings to keep up-to-date on gallery business
BACKGROUND INFORMATION:
1. Have you had any retail experience? (process credit cards, make change, fill out receipts):________________________________________________________
2. Have you ever exhibited your work before? If so, where?:_________________________________________________________
3. Please list three reasons you would like to join our gallery:
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4. Are you able to attend gallery meetings? (4th Monday every other month at 5:30pm):________________________________________________________
5. Are you willing and able to help with gallery operations and to volunteer for special gallery events throughout the year?:__________________________________________________________
6. What areas would you be prepared to work in the gallery?
Display:_______________________________________________________
Marketing/Publicity:______________________________________________
Bookkeeping:___________________________________________________
Computer entry/mailing list:_________________________________________
Receptions:_____________________________________________________
Other (please be specific):__________________________________________
By signing below I agree to and understand the information contained on this form. If I become a member artist I agree to be a full participant for at least one year in gallery activities. Monthly dues and work obligations will be met in a timely manner. The time you spend managing the gallery and attending special gallery functions will be a good time for you to promote the gallery and yourself. I further agree to accept the Gallery Bylaws.
Signature:_________________________________________________________
Date:___________________________
Please hand deliver the outlined material to Blue Morning Gallery at 112 Palafox Place, Pensacola, FL 32501, Monday through Saturday, 10:00 am to 5:00 pm, or between 1:30pm to 5pm Sunday. Phone 850-429-9100 with any questions.
The minimum age for membership in the gallery is 21 years of age.
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