Membership Opportunity
Arcata Artisans has one opening for an artist working in a two-dimensional medium. We are seeking an established local artist whose work complements the gallery’s current offerings. The gallery is organized as a cooperative; the new artist will be selected by the current membership and become an equal member of the group.
Membership in a cooperative gallery is a great way to display your art year round. It offers an opportunity to interact with the buying public (members work 1-3 shifts per month, depending upon the season) and to learn about the business of running a gallery (each member takes on a small operational role). The gallery commission is low and the gallery takes care of sales tax and other business matters, leaving artists more time to make art. The gallery is fortunate to be located in a great location on the Arcata Plaza, and to enjoy the support of both our local community and frequent tourists.
Since its opening in June 2003, Arcata Artisans has provided a gallery home for more than 100 of Humboldt County’s finest artists. There are currently 21 member artists presenting a wide range of art and fine craft, including painting, printmaking, photography, ceramics, woodwork, metalwork, glass and fiber art. Maybe you will be the newest member?
For more information about Arcata Artisans, stop by the gallery to view current artists and offerings. Basic membership information is available below, but if you have additional questions, or want to discuss whether you and your work are a good match for this unique opportunity, please drop us an email.
Membership Information
Our Co-op provides:
Year-round sales and exposure in a prime retail location
Guaranteed quality control and space for your work
Opportunity for larger shows in our Featured Artist space
Higher sales proceeds to artists (80%)
The opportunity to work with other artists and have input on gallery operations
Each member contributes:
A non-refundable initiation fee of $300 plus $120 first and last month’s dues to join
$60 a month ongoing for member dues
Gallery-sitting (varies with seasonal hours and number of members, currently 1-3 half-days per month)
20% commission on sales of your work, 10% of outside sales resulting from store exposure.
Work on a committee
Creative energy for decoration, display, new ideas
Sharing the responsibilities of running the gallery and making business decisions
Arcata Artisans seeks dedicated, established artists to become members of our cooperative gallery/store in Arcata. To qualify, you must be a serious artist, produce high-quality work on a regular basis and live and work in Humboldt County. New members are approved by the existing membership, and brought in to the gallery as space is available. We often have a waiting list. In addition to quality work, we seek artists who will expand the variety of our offerings, and who can contribute creative energy and practical skills to the operation of the business.