Would you like a venue to show and sell your work in the Main Street neighbourhood? Are you interested in joining a friendly group of artists? Do you work in a 2-D media? Is your work highly marketable and interesting? Then we want you!

Arts Off Main gallery is currently seeking submissions for a new artist/partner. We are a group of nine partner artists responsible for the running of the gallery. Each partner has a designated area in the gallery for showing their work and is free to select and hang whatever they choose.

We take turns staffing the gallery, about 2-3 full days per month each. There is a minimal monthly rent to pay for a convenient Main Street location and a buy-in cost in exchange for 100% of the sale of your work.

We are looking for someone who works well with others and has a collaborative approach. Monthly meetings at the gallery allow us to catch up with each other and make collective decisions on the gallery's operations. We also use email to discuss a lot of topics.

Our aims are to offer reasonably priced, good quality artwork and gifts as well as to participate in the community. We held a group show last year at the Seymour Art Gallery, exhibited at several other local events, raised donations for the Vancouver Food Bank and joined in Main Street merchants association activities.

Application Process

• All submissions will be juried by the existing partnership
• Art work should be interesting and of high quality
• 2D work only is being accepted at this time - drawing, painting, photography, printmaking, collage, mixed media - anything that could be displayed hung on a wall. No jewellery or ceramics please.
• Only submit artwork that you that you feel would be a good fit to sell in the gallery. This is very important as we like to achieve a balance between all artists' work and need to know exactly what you plan to sell. We aim to offer our clients a variety of styles, media and techniques. If you're unsure of what work to submit, please visit us to see what we currently have for sale and the price points.
• Only submissions sent by the online application will be considered
• Please understand that we cannot respond to every submission. Only artists who will be offered a partnership will be contacted.

Interview
Artists whose work is approved by the partnership will be invited to bring in some of their work and meet with the Partnership Committee. This will give the gallery a chance to see the actual work and for the artist to meet some of the members and  ask any questions they may have.

A few facts:

• Arts Off Main is a co-operative gallery of nine artists who show and sell their work through the gallery.
• Each partner brings a unique aspect to the gallery.
• Partners pay an initial fee to join, pay monthly rent and are responsible to staff the gallery 2-3 days a month.
• Partners receive 100% of the sales of their work.

Read more about us. We look forward to reviewing your work!

Deadline for applications:
Friday, February 10, 2012

Arts Off Main is currently seeking submissions for a new artist/partner. We are looking for someone who works well with others and has a collaborative approach. Art work should be interesting and of high quality. Potential partners must be available to participate in the week to week responsibilities of the gallery. As well, 2-3 full days per month are required working and managing the gallery. Minimal rent for a convenient Main Street location and a small buy-in cost in exchange for 100% of the sale of your work. Please apply using our Partner Application form.

A few facts:
- Arts Off Main is a co-operative gallery of nine artists who show and sell their work through the gallery.
- Each partner brings a unique aspect to the gallery.
- Partners pay an initial fee to join, pay monthly rent and are responsible to staff the gallery 2-3 days a month.
- Partners receive 100% of the sales of their work.

Read more about us. We look forward to reviewing your work!

Boulevard Days are here again! As we head into summer, Arts Off Main will once again be hosting Boulevard Days, an opportunity for local artists to exhibit their work on the boulevard in front of the gallery. This is a great opportunity to show your work to new audiences in the Main Street area and catch a few rays at the same time!

You may have up to 20 feet of wall space and an 8-foot table, chairs and a tent. If two people are exhibiting that day, you will need to share that same space and you can bring your own table, chairs and a tent, if you wish. Your only job is to keep an eye on all the work outside so that it doesn't "walk" away.  We have more flexibility with what we show on the boulevard because we don't have the same space restrictions as in the shop, so we can try new possibilities. You never know what you will get on a weekend day, though Saturdays always seem busier. You are welcome to do demos, play guitar, paint at your easel, bring your dog -- just about anything goes that will draw the crowds and isn't scandalous!

All sales of artwork shown on the boulevard will be handled by the gallery inside. Arts Off Main will charge a 25% commission. We have Interact, VISA, MasterCard and a float to facilitate any sales.  All contacts and future commissions you make remain your own unless you'd like us to process the sale.  The bottom line is that it doesn't cost anything to try except time and prayers to the sun gods.

For further information or to book a time, please send a link to your website or JPGs of your work to:

Nicola Morgan
nickymorgan@shaw.ca