There are two ways to show work at KDH Cooperative Gallery; membership and consignment.
Both are juried. This means that all artists must pass their work by the jury in order to sell with us. This is to guarantee the standard that is necessary to maintain a gallery of the highest quality. It also insures that we are not showing multiple artists showing in the same style and subject matter.
Membership to KDH Cooperative gallery
We are a membership of artists with diverse backgrounds and talents. Each member brings with them a unique set of skills and ideas. We are all of the mind set that a successful cooperative is created by the participation and dedication of its members. We are interested in perpetuating a helpful, supportive community location for artists to gather together, learn from one another, meet with patrons, and market their works.
Details of Membership
Membership dues are $50 per month--this guarantees the payment of the operating costs of the building. Membership commitment of 1 year is required.
Work requirements are currently 10 hours per month for each artist--we will have no paid employees and each artist will be knowledgeable about the other artists and their works in the gallery. (work requirements may change seasonally if we find it necessary)
Members must be year round residents of the area- no exceptions
Members' Commission for sale of artwork is 10% on sales with an additional 5% on credit card sales.
Commission payments for art sales will be made by the 10 th of the month for artwork sold between the first and last day of the previous month. Artists' checks may be picked up from the gallery desk.
Consignment
Consignment is best suited to those artists without a known history of the salability of their works and for artists who do not generate a large body of work per month. There are no work requirements or monthly dues for artists showing on consignment, however, preference is given to all working members for exhibit space.
Artists do not have claim to any one specific area in the gallery. Displays are moved about for aesthetic purposes.
Commission on sale of consignors' works is 40%. (60/40 split)
Consignment checks for sales of artwork will be mailed by the 10 th of the month for works sold between the first and last day of the previous month.
If you wish to apply for membership or consignment:
Fill out a membership application
Bring a sampling of your work on the either of the following dates for 2010:
Monday, April 5
Monday, August 2
We would like to see as many examples of your work as possible, with at least one original prepared for sale.
(at least one actual piece with other examples in photograph or cd or web site reference form would be ideal)
Please do not bring everything you've ever made! Just work that exemplifies what you intend to sell. If you have an entire car full of work to bring; that is too much for us to see.
(bring pictures instead)
Label all of the works you bring with name, address, phone #, and price (or attach a separate price schedule if you have a standard)
You may wish to bring photos of works which are difficult to handle or store
We do not wish to see slides, but can accept cd, dvd, or web site links.
Include an information page about yourself--any information pertinent to your membership interest and explanation your work process if necessary.
Be sure to include price information about the pieces you're showing us.
Presentation does count!
We will keep the work and information for 5 days in order for the jury members to get together. Please return Friday of the same week to retrieve your work.
What we're looking for:
Active, positive, participating members creating work which is realistically priced and professionally presented. We are always looking for work which is unique to our gallery and has a high standard of quality and marketability. Keep in mind that we do have limited exhibit space and are currently showing over 40 artists. We are always excited to see new styles and media!
