Become an Artist Member of Propeller Art Gallery
Become part of one of Toronto's most dynamic artist collectives!
We welcome your interest in our Gallery! Propeller accepts artists for Membership in all stages of their careers. We have a well-rounded co-operative composed of artists working in a wide range of media and approaches.
We offer two levels of membership;"Full Membership" and "Associate Membership." All members receive the following;
Benefits of Membership:
We welcome your interest in our Gallery! Propeller accepts artists for Membership in all stages of their careers. We have a well-rounded co-operative composed of artists working in a wide range of media and approaches.
We offer two levels of membership;"Full Membership" and "Associate Membership." All members receive the following;
Benefits of Membership:
- Online Sales site, free, on the Propeller Website.
- Your work in the Artist Directory on the Propeller Website - for sales and review by collectors, curators, and the public.
- 20% commission on sales (directed to the gallery) for Members vs. 25% for non-Members.
- Promotional support for exhibitions on: gallery website, social media networks, listings in Slate Magazine, Artscape Newsletter, Canadian Art, Instant Coffee and others.
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Full Membership
$120/Month ($135.60 including taxes) |
Associate Membership
$360/Year ($406.80 including taxes) |
* Membership cost to rent an exhibition is $1440, the Associated Membership cost is calculated by subtracting the members annual membership value ($360) from this value.
The Programming Committee will try to accommodate all schedule requests. If needed, Members can negotiate changes with each other and inform the Programming Committee of any changes.
The Programming Committee will try to accommodate all schedule requests. If needed, Members can negotiate changes with each other and inform the Programming Committee of any changes.
As a Propeller member you will:
Expectations:
All Propeller members must:
Please include the following in your application:
Membership application review considerations
Ongoing submissions
Propeller accepts and reviews submissions for Membership on an ongoing basis; acceptance is not guaranteed and is up to the discretion of the selection committee.
For more information please contact:
- Exert full curatorial control over your exhibitions.
- Be able to network with artists through our opening receptions and other events.
- Have the opportunity to participate in Member Group Shows.
- Access resources from Propeller Members such as: mentorship, guidance in preparing for an exhibition, exhibition funding, and sourcing other opportunities for a show. We network with other artists to organize open calls or group shows.
- Learn the operations of the Gallery, and contribute to its success.
- Gain curatorial experience and such skills as Exhibition Hanging.
- Enjoy a positive social environment with people who share your passion for art. We are a community; many of our Members share lasting friendships.
Expectations:
All Propeller members must:
- Join for at least one year.
- Volunteer a minimum of 4 hours per month in the operation the Gallery in one or more of these activities:
- Join any one of several Committees (marketing; membership; partnerships etc.)
- Organizing, coordinating and participating in group shows, in addition to your own show
- Join in the hanging of a show; or helping with intake
- Contributing an element of your own expertise to the operation of the gallery eg. treasurer; social media; repairs
- Monitoring the gallery when needed
- Contributing to the maintenance and upkeep of the Gallery
- Join any one of several Committees (marketing; membership; partnerships etc.)
- Provide the materials and information for your artwork to be uploaded to the Website.
- Contact the gallery with changes to personal contact information.
- At the time of your Acceptance as a Member, make arrangements to submit Contracts and appropriate Fees either by
- Setting up direct monthly debit from the bank, by far the preferred mode of payment for full members
- Making a one-time payment of the full amount for associate members
Please include the following in your application:
- Resume in PDF or DocX (Microsoft Office Word).
- Ten (10) images (72 dpi and 1000 pixels maximum width or height. (1 MB approx).
- All the images should represent a cohesive and recent body of work in terms of current Themes or Processes as if you were going to hang them all in an exhibition together; not a retrospective of what you have done over the years.
- You will also be asked to upload a doc file with a numbered list including a description of each piece (title, medium, date, dimensions and value).
- Your Artist Statement (PDF or DocX file)
- A Letter of Intent including a description of the skills and interests that you are willing to volunteer to the Gallery, and your agreement to join for at least one year. (PDF or DocX).
Membership application review considerations
- The quality of the work and the level of professionalism
- A demonstrated commitment to the visual arts
- Willingness to volunteer a minimum of 4 hours a month
Ongoing submissions
Propeller accepts and reviews submissions for Membership on an ongoing basis; acceptance is not guaranteed and is up to the discretion of the selection committee.
For more information please contact:
Interested applicants may use the form below to apply
