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. The main objective of membership is to offer the possibility of exhibiting your work on a regular basis and interact with other artists.
You can apply at any time but do let the gallery know that you are doing so. We will review within 4-6 weeks and let you know the outcome.
Benefits of Membership:
Full membership guarantees half-gallery rental every 18 months for 3 weeks. This can be either a solo exhibition or a show that you coordinate with one or more artists that you invite. You assume the full responsibility of the exhibition.
Full members have a 6-week priority over other members to select exhibition dates when the schedule opens on March 31st for the following year. The Programming Committee will try to accommodate all schedule requests.
Cost of Full Membership : $140 /Month ($158.20 including taxes)
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. The main objective of membership is to offer the possibility of exhibiting your work on a regular basis and interact with other artists.
You can apply at any time but do let the gallery know that you are doing so. We will review within 4-6 weeks and let you know the outcome.
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.
- Low commission on sales (directed to the gallery) for Members of 20% versus 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.
Full membership guarantees half-gallery rental every 18 months for 3 weeks. This can be either a solo exhibition or a show that you coordinate with one or more artists that you invite. You assume the full responsibility of the exhibition.
Full members have a 6-week priority over other members to select exhibition dates when the schedule opens on March 31st for the following year. The Programming Committee will try to accommodate all schedule requests.
Cost of Full Membership : $140 /Month ($158.20 including taxes)
Associate Membership offers a stepping-stone into full membership with time to get to know the gallery and its operation and learn the rudiments of mounting an exhibition. It also gives an opportunity for those who do not necessarily wish to show regularly but want to be part of the Propeller collective and help out.
- New Associate Members are strongly encouraged to switch to Full Membership when ready to exhibit.
- New Associate Members are expected to book a half-gallery for 3 weeks within the first 2 years of their membership. The Associate Member can have a solo show or invite other artists to share the space but he/she will be responsible for the exhibition.
Cost of Associate Membership: $480 ($542.20 including taxes) due by January 7th of each year
- When an Associate Member books a 3-week exhibition in a half gallery, he/she is responsible for the rental payments. Half the rental cost must be paid immediately upon booking and the other half ($1260 +HST) 6 weeks before the exhibition. However, the membership fees already paid for that particular year (and only for that year) will be deducted from the down payment.
- Associate Members will have access to the schedule 6 weeks after Full Members.
- Associate Members can switch to Full Member status at any time and get credit for the Associate Membership fees already paid for that year.
Associate Membership fees are non-refundable.
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 installation.
- 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:
- Working on 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
- 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.
- Associate Members are expected to pay their annual fees as a single payment of the full amount by January 7th each year.
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
