Download (Docent) A Hanging Member - The Wandering Eye Art Gallery

Membership Guidelines for
Wandering Eye Gallery
How Do I Become A Member Artist?
Read this page and see if our collective seems like a good fit for
you, fill out a brief application and provide/send us three sample
images of your artwork. A current artist member will contact you
with more detailed information about being a member and let you
know if you will be invited to the gallery for an interview and
review of your work.
There are currently Three (3) levels of membership
1. Hanging Member
2. General Member (Associate)
3. Volunteer (Docent)
A Hanging Member- is a gallery artist that exhibits in a
designated 5 x 8” space in our main gallery in Centro Ybor and
meets defined time & financial requirements.
A General Member- is an artist/art friend that does not exhibit in
the main gallery but still functions as a member by meeting
defined time & financial requirement.
A Volunteer Member/Docent- is an artist/art friend that assists
with manning the gallery. Volunteers work with member artists.
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WEG Hanging Member Artist
What are the Time Requirements of a Hanging Member Artist?
Any month a member artist signs up to show carries with it the following
time commitments:
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Attend our Artist Launch/Opening Reception on the 2nd Saturday of
the month
Pay $30 per month membership fee
Attend the General Artist Meeting which is 4th Saturday of Month at
11 am
Hang their own artwork the Wednesday evening before the Artist
Launch/Opening Reception
Attend a Potluck Planning Meeting the Tuesday evening before the
hang
Take down their art the first Sunday of the month when the show ends
Work (three) 5 hour gallery shifts (min. 15 hrs) during the month.
Working artists receive 10% commission on any art sold during shift.
*Commission will be split between scheduled working artists.
Therefore it is important that artist get on the schedule before shift to
get credit for working said shift. Contact Gallery Shift coordinator, for
verification. [email protected]).
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Hanging Members Benefits
 5 x 8” feet to display but must comply to the Rules & Guidelines set
by Hanging Committee
 Set your own prices
 80% Commissions on sales
 By working the gallery, artists have a chance to directly interact with
buyers and prospects.
Termination of Status
Failure to meet requirements will result in Hanging Member being put on
probation. Probation could lead to expulsion from the gallery.
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WEG General Member Artist
What are the Time Requirements of a General Member Artist?
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Attend our Artist Launch/Opening Reception on the 2nd Saturday of
the month
Work (1) shift a month
Attend the General Artist Meeting which is 4th Saturday of Month at
11 am
Pay $20.00/mth
Work one at least one committee
Benefit to be General Member:
 Part of 10% Commission on Sales program*
 Be listed in Directory as Associate Artist
 Hang in Salon Show in Discount Rate
*Working artists receive 10% commission on any art sold during shift.
*Commission will be split between scheduled working artists. Therefore it
is important that artist get on the schedule before shift to get credit for
working said shift. Contact Gallery Shift coordinator, for verification.
[email protected]).
Termination of Status
Failure to meet requirements will result in General Member being put on
probation. Probation could lead to expulsion from the gallery.
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WEG Volunteer /Docent
What are the Time Requirements of a Volunteer/Docent?
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Attend our Artist Launch/Opening Reception on the 2nd Saturday of
the month
Work (1) shift a month. Contact [email protected]
Attend the General Artist Meeting which is 4th Saturday of Month at
11 am
Work one at least one committee (optional but encouraged)
Benefit to be Volunteer/Docent:
 Be listed in Directory as Volunteer/Docent
 Part of an amazing team of that enhances the local art community
Termination of Status
Failure to meet requirements will result in Volunteer/Docent being put on
probation. Probation could lead to expulsion from the gallery.
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