HOW THE GALLERY WORKS
We are delighted that you are interested in joining our gallery. We are the second oldest gallery in Wimberley and have been in operation for 15+ years. We have approximately 14 members. It takes a group effort to maintain and run the gallery. Be prepared to actively participate in operations, such as cleaning, coordinating events, gallery supplies, etc.
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Commission - The commission to the gallery is 25% on any sale. Your check is generally available within a couple of weeks of the sale. A daily email will notify you of the gallery sales.
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Rent - The rent is $160.00 per month maximum and due on each last day of the month. Rent may be reduced depending on the number of gallery sales.
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Work Requirements - You will be required to work at the gallery 2 days per month. You can request your days in advance and, a final schedule will be provided for you monthly. Also, select 1 of the additional responsibilities listed on the application.
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Space - You will have approximately 7’ x 8’ foot space to display your work. You may have a portfolio bin or matching console table in front of your wall as long as it does not infringe on someone else’s work.
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Photographs & Biography - We will need great photographs of your work for promotion and social media. Also, a short biography (150 words or less) for your display area. Please provide photos of new work to Susan Raine sraine02@icloud.com for the website, Dennis Jones drjones@red-hand-art.com for Facebook and, Jessie K. Steinberg jessieksteinberg@icloud for Instagram.
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Business cards - bring some, please no brochures.
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Display of work - 2D work must be framed (unless it is a gallery wrapped canvas), have a sturdy wire for hanging, use acid-free backing and materials (basically no cardboard or tape to seal up things). All work must have your name and the name of the piece on the back for reference.
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The artist must provide displays for 3D work such as pedestals or jewelry cases. The artist must also give any locks and keys.
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Price tags: All artist must print their price tags. We will provide you with a template for the price tag.
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Rotation of Work: All artist rotate their work every 2 months (move to a different wall). The cycle occurs on the last Tuesday of the month.
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Meetings - occur on the last Tuesday of each month at 2 pm.
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Second Saturday - We strongly suggest you join us on the Second Saturday of each month from 5-7 pm. Each Bent Tree artist brings a dish/food for the event. We will have music, food, and wine. It is a great way to meet other artists and promote your work. If you can not attend, please place $10 in the drawer to cover food.