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 with its mission to inspire, nurture and celebrate the arts in our community and region as well as general membership information.

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 contact us at nwfamn.org@gmail.com for an appointment.

SPACE AND FEES

Each artist is charged a monthly fee of $30.00 for approximately 5X8 feet of wall space; $15.00 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 16x20 or up to six smaller items such as books or jewelry with no fee. The same guideline applies to students (18 or younger). Students do not need to be members.

SALES AND COMMISSIONS

NWFA collects a 15% commission on items sold. It 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 art on display. Each item needs to be identified with the artist’s initials, item number and price. A sample is enclosed. Each displayed item needs to be labeled with this information. Labels are provided by the gallery for this purpose. It is the responsibility of the artist to maintain an accurate up to date record. Artists are encouraged to maintain a fresh and updated inventory.

BENEFITS AND OPPORTUNITIES

Volunteer to staff the gallery. Receive a rent fee waiver of $15.00 for one day of staffing. And you meet and network with other artists and art supporting people.

Attend NWFA classes. Members pay a reduced class fee.

Gallery use. Free to members for activities that support NWFA’s mission such as book clubs, art groups, woodworking clubs, etc. though subject to gallery availability.

Teach a class. Share your knowledge. Gallery use is free subject to gallery availability as long as the event supports NWFA’s mission and no fee is charged. If a fee is charged other than for supplies, it is $25.00 for the first 4 hours or less and $5.00 for each hour after that up to $50.00.

Hold an exhibit of your art. Time and space negotiated through the gallery manager or board. A written description of the event is needed both for evaluation and publicity. Gallery personnel may assist exhibition set up if requested. Publicity is provided by NWFA.

Plan and coordinate an “outside” exhibit such as a juried art show. Choose topic, determine parameters, select artists, negotiate time and exhibit space. Event publicity is provided by NWFA.

Donate Art for fundraising events.

Attend and assist with fundraising events … good exposure for you and your art.