Become a Member

Membership Information

The Broadway Gallery is a cooperative gallery established in 1982. We welcome artwork and membership from artists from the local area—Northwest Oregon and Southwest Washington. All members pay dues and a commission on sales monthly. There is a one-time commitment fee of $125.00 to initiate membership. The fee is assessed after a 3-month training and probationary period.

Types of Membership and Requirements:

Full Membership (B-Member)

• Pay $30.00 dues per month and a 20 % commission on sales.
• Staff the gallery about 3-4 shifts per month with extra during holiday season.
• Fill a job and attend the monthly business meetings currently held on the first Tuesday of each month from 4 pm to 6 pm.
• After the completion of the 3-month training and probationary period, pay the one-time membership fee of $125.00 (fee may be paid in installments arranged with the dues chairperson).
• Participate in all re-hangs, (about 3-4 times per year for a full day).
• Rotate your artwork periodically to keep the Gallery fresh.

Consignment membership (C-member)

• Pay $30.00 dues per month (initially 3 months in advance) and a 35 % commission on sales.
• Pay $125.00 one-time membership fee after the 3-month probationary period. (Fee may be paid in installments arranged with the dues chairperson).
• Make a minimum 3-month commitment to the Gallery
• (optional) C-members are welcome to attend the monthly business meetings
• Rotate your artwork periodically to keep the Gallery fresh.

Teachers

• All teachers pay a 20% commission on class fees for classes taught at the Gallery or on classes advertised through the gallery flyer.
• Non-members may teach classes at the Gallery after jurying their art work. Criteria for quality and originality are the same as for members.
• Non-member teachers pay 25% commission on class fees.

How to become a Member of The Broadway Gallery:

• Fill out the application form (you must obtain the application form in person at the Gallery front desk).
• Three weeks prior to the Jury Date contact the membership Chairperson, Di Morgan, 360-864-4342 for a brief phone or face-to-face interview (this is preferable as it can benefit the applicant more during jurying process).
• All work must be original, not duplicates of existing work.
• Prepare 3-5 pieces (depending on the medium) in each medium you are jurying. Work must be matted, framed or ready for display and priced. Work should reflect your current endeavors and be completed within the last year. No student work done in class is allowed.
• Bring application to the Gallery one week prior to the first Tuesday in February, June, or October. Arrange with membership chairperson for delivery of work to be juried.
• Jurying is done by the current members of the gallery.  You will be notified of the decision on the day after jurying.

Other Responsibilities and Rules:

Payment to artists from sales are monthly following the first Tuesday. B-members’ checks are delivered at the monthly meeting, or placed in your mailbox at the gallery. C-members’ checks will be mailed along with minutes of the monthly meeting. Commission is deducted from the sales price.

Custom orders: All members are expected to pay the Gallery a commission on all sales or custom orders initiated as a result of customers’ contact through the Gallery.

Underselling: All members agree not to undersell the Broadway Gallery prices at other shows or venues or at studio sales.

Quality Standards:

All members must meet The Broadway Gallery standards for matting and framing– 100% acid free or acid neutral mat and backing materials and mounting materials.

Accurate mat cutting and appropriate frames are important, and all 2-dimensional work must be wired, with ends if wire taped. No saw tooth or other type hanger allowed.

Clay work must be glazed with 100% lead-free glazes. Glazes containing barium or any other suspicious chemicals cannot be used on any dining ware.  Raku or other porous work that does not hold water should be labeled.

Leave of Absence:

Any Member may request a leave of absence and it would be granted by the board of full memberships.There are two types of leave:

Become a C-member temporarily, paying current C-member dues and commission. Work remains in gallery. The member must complete all work shifts owed prior to any leave.

Remove work from the Gallery and pay no dues.  Request must be submitted in writing for a definite length of time, up to 6 months, which may be extended. If longer than one-year, artist must re-jury to become a member again. The $125.00 fee will not be charged again if it was paid the first time.

Insurance:

Because all artwork belongs to the individual artists, insurance is  the responsibility of the artist. The Broadway Gallery is NOT insured against theft except in case of breaking and entering. Members will not hold the Broadway Gallery responsible for items missing from inventory and presumed to be shoplifted.

Every effort is made to display work in a safe effective manner. It the artist has suggestions or display props—speak to the hanging chairperson.