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BENEFITS

•Great street-level exhibition space

•Audience for your work

•Opportunity to mount month-long shows in Feature Gallery

•No commissions on sales

•VISA/AMEX service

•Artist page on website

•Collegial atmosphere with experienced artists sharing common interests (non- competitive atmosphere)

•Voting privileges

•Established gallery (opened July 2000)

•Confers ‘professional’ status for wholesale purchasing

•Monthly artist talks

•Workshops

•Use of 24” Canon Pro-2100 printer (printing fees apply)

•Use of PC desktop and laptop

•Use of the gallery space to hold workshops/classes (rental fees apply)

 

QUALIFICATIONS

You are an emerging or a practicing photographer demonstrating technical skill and proficiency in production and presentation of images in one or more photography- based media.You must demonstrate an ability to present a body of work that conveys/expresses a coherent point of view or artistic sentiment. An interest and ability to actively participate in the spirit and operation of the co- operative is an essential component of being a gallery member.

 

SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS

 

SUBMISSIONS:

Submissions may be left at ViewPoint Gallery, 109 -1475 Bedford Highway, Bedford. Gallery hours are Thursday - Sunday 12 noon - 5pm.Submissions should indicate: New Member SubmissionPortfolios will be reviewed within 2 – 3 weeks and responses will be in writing. Please note that written responses will not be critiques of submitted work.Inquiries: Viewpoint Gallery (902) 420-0854

 

SUBMISSIONS MUST INCLUDE:

•Artist statement describing your practice, specialized areas of interest and/or a particular body of work.

•Resume that includes background, training and exhibition/gallery experience (if any).

•Examples of work: 10 - 20 images; exhibition quality prints (unframed)

•Contact information (mail, email, telephone, etc).

•Self-addressed stamped envelope for return of smaller submission packages, otherwise portfolios may be picked up in person during gallery hours.

•Indicate your career status: emerging, mid-career, or established. Willingness to become an active participant in the co-operative framework and to commit to membership for one full year are important considerations in reviewing the submissions of prospective new members.

 

Membership Fee Scale for 2024Membership LevelBenefitsRequirementsFeesExhibiting Member –PRIME**•may exhibit up to 2 pieces of new work on a monthly basis in Members’ Gallery B.•may exhibit up to 2-3 pieces in ALL Members exhibits.•may exhibit in the All-Members December Holiday Mini Show and Sale•may participate on Feature Member wall.•may submit proposals for solo shows in Gallery A.•may have unframed prints for sale, in addition to cards, may also have print portfolios available for viewing in the Gallery.•may vote at the AGM, sit on the Board, and participate on Committees.•may access Gallery’s wide format printer •must join for a 1 (one) year minimum•must staff the gallery a minimum of 1 (one) shift each month member has work on exhibit•must staff the gallery as per normal requirements of 8 (eight) times / show if exhibiting a solo show$100/month member fee•group and solo exhibiting fees are extra•Printing fee of $0.60/linear inch of 24” wide paperExhibiting Member –BASIC**•may exhibit up to a maximum 4 (four) months /year (up to 2 pieces of new work if in Members’ Gallery B or up to 2-3 pieces if in All Member exhibits)•may exhibit in the All Members December Holiday Mini Show and Sale in addition to the 4 months/year listed above•may have unframed prints for sale, in addition to cards, may also have print portfolios available for viewing in the Gallery.•may vote at the AGM, sit on the Board, and participate on Committees.•may access Gallery’s wide format printer•must join for a1 (one) year minimum•must staff the gallery a minimum of 1 (one) shift each month member has work on exhibit$50/monthmember fee•groupexhibitingfees are extra•Printing fee of $0.60/linear inch of 24” wide paperStudent Member•is a full time registered high school or post-secondary student•while a student, may have same benefits as Basic Exhibiting Member•for the first year after graduation, may remain as a Basic Exhibiting Member at $30/month or become a Prime Exhibiting Member at the reduced rate of $75/month •may go to full fee rates in subsequent years•may access Gallery’s wide format printer•must join for a1 (one) year minimum$30/month member fee whilea student•group exhibiting fees are extra•Printing fee of $0.60/linear inch of 24” wide paperPrint Associate•may access Gallery’s wide format printer during regular gallery hours•must join for a minimum of one year$120/yearPrinting fee of $0.90/linear inch of 24” wide paper** Prime Exhibiting Members will be expected to honour the principal of the Prime and Basic Exhibiting Member levels and NOT jump back and forth for monetary or exhibition benefits.**A Basic Exhibiting Member may move up to Prime level at any time and from that point on would observe benefits, requirements and associated fees with the Prime level.