Member Information

•  All members have several works on display at all times, plus additional storage space for at least 5 large framed pieces and 10 matted. Cards and books can also be sold. Potters and sculptors have generous display space.
•  Members can have individual shows at least every other year.
•  Dues are $60 per month. A 30% commission on sales is taken by the gallery for work sold from the gallery and 10% for referrals.
•  Member duties include one day a month staffing plus a small (or not so small) additional job that is about 6 hours a month.
•  There is a $60 initiation fee, a $25 self-insurance fee and a $20 returnable key deposit.
•  There is no jury fee.

We are interested in artists:

•  With creative ideas for interacting with each other and the public.
•  Who can cooperate with a community of artists.
•  Working in any standard media: painting, prints, photography, mixed media, clay, glass, stone, wood, etc. No jewelry.

Details:

Date: Call the gallery for next jury. 650-701-1018
Place: The Main Gallery, 1018 Main St., Redwood City
Delivery: The week before the jury during business hours. W-F 11 to 4 and S & S 10 to 3.
Pick up: The week after the jury during business hours.
Please pick up ASAP. We have very little storage.

Entries:

Submit five recent pieces of the same medium, which represent a body of work that is cohesive in style and technique.  They need to be ready to be hung on the wall or displayed on a pedestal. Framing should be in a style compatible with the gallery. You may submit up to three different media (5 cohesive pieces in each medium in which you submit). Please include a resume or other information about you, your art, and skills you can contribute to the gallery.  We must be able to lift your work.  Digitally produced work must be archival.

The Main Gallery downloadable pdf. files:

Entry information: Entry information form and Jury Form

Presentation information: presentation guidelines

Digital images guidelines: digital images guidelines

Accepted candidates may be put on a waiting list.

For any additional questions please