Welcome, and thank you for your interest in becoming a Northwoods Friends of the Arts (NWFA) member as an exhibiting artist.  Enclosed is our brochure describing this nonprofit, as well as a membership form to be completed.

HOW TO EXHIBIT

Visit the gallery in person and discuss your art with gallery staff.  They will put you in contact with gallery management to discuss exhibiting possibilities or you can contact us at nwfamn.org@gmail.com to set up an appointment.

SPACE AND FEES  (see Benefits and Opportunities for volunteering in lieu of payment).

Each artist is charged a monthly fee of $30 for approximately 5x8 feet of wall space; $15 for 3x4 feet.  Space for free standing art or items requiring shelving is negotiated with the gallery manager.

If space is available, artists may display 2 paintings (no larger than 16”x20” or up to six smaller items, such as books or jewelry with no fee.  The same guidelines apply to students (18 or younger) and students receive free membership.

SALES AND COMMISSIONS

NWFA collects a 15% commission on items sold and collects and submits Minnesota Sales Tax.  Artist checks are mailed to the artist by the 15th day of the following month.

ARTIST AGREEMENT AND CONSIGNMENT FORM

Each artist must complete an artist agreement and consignment record.  This serves as the artist’s contract with NWFA and documents categories of art on display.  Each item needs to be labeled with artist initials/name, price and identification, i.e. title, object or ID number.  See sample on inventory sheet.  Labels are provided by the gallery for this purpose.

Any new type of art needs to be entered into the POS computer by sending an email to nwfamn.org@gmail.com with a subject line note UPDATE INVENTORY.

It is the responsibility of the artist to maintain fresh and updated inventory.  You will receive a list of products sold with your monthly check and all tags will be kept in an envelope at the front desk for three months, if you need additional information.

BENEFITS AND OPPORTUNITIES

VOLUNTEER TO STAFF THE GALLERY.  Receive a rent fee waiver of $15 for one day of staffing or $30 for two days a month. Volunteering also gives you an opportunity to meet and network with other artists and the public.

ATTEND NWFA CLASSES.  Members pay a reduced class fee.

USE THE GALLERY.  The Gallery is free to members for activities that support NWFA’s mission, such as book clubs, art groups, woodworking groups, and subject to gallery availability and board approval.

TEACH A CLASS.  Share your knowledge.  Gallery use is free subject to availability as long as the event supports NWFA’s mission and no fee is charged.  If a fee is charged other than for supplies, rent is $25 for the first 4 hours or less and $5 for each hour after that, up to $50.  You may also be paid by NWFA to teach a class.

EXHIBIT YOUR ART.  Time and space are negotiated through the gallery manager or board.  A written description of the event is needed for evaluation and publicity.  Gallery personnel may assist with exhibition set up, if requested.  A reception may be held and publicity will be provided by NWFA.

PLAN AND COORDINATE a “Special Exhibit”.  Choose a topic, determine parameters, select artists, negotiate time and exhibit space with gallery manager or NWFA board.  Event publicity is provided by NWFA.

DONATE ART for fundraising events.

ATTEND AND ASSIST with fundraising events.