APPLY FOR MEMBERSHIP

Gallery 114 is a self-governing community of artists. To ensure our freedom from commercial pressures, we depend on our member artists to contribute their time, talent and dues. Every member can expect a featured exhibit every 18-24 months, as well as inclusion in the annual Member Exhibit and Holiday show. We have two gallery spaces, North (larger) and South galleries.

The featured artist(s) have complete control over the North or South gallery spaces during the month of their show, and can choose to curate, invite guests artists, or use the space for their own work. In addition, we host Calls for Art, Invitationals, and special community exhibits.

The gallery retains a 20% commission on sales by members (far less than most commercial galleries). Since the gallery exists to further our artistic careers, we encourage our members to also exhibit in other venues. We are always willing to consider portfolio submissions.

Gallery 114 is committed to recruiting artist members who represent a broad diversity of the greater community of artists. We encourage artists with diverse backgrounds to apply for membership.

Member Benefits

  • Solo or 2 person exhibit every 18 -24 months

  • Inclusion in annual member exhibit in North gallery, holiday exhibit in both galleries, and various member exhibits in the South Gallery

  • Art Talk sessions

  • Complete curatorial control during your scheduled exhibition

  • Connection with a broader community of artists and art lovers

  • We are non-exclusive. Members encouraged to exhibit work in local or national venues.

Application for Membership to Gallery 114:

  • WRITE TO US AND TELL US WHY YOU WOULD LIKE TO JOIN GALLERY 114: Do you have special skills you would like to share with us or have us share with you? For example, how do you imagine contributing to the workings of a cooperative gallery: by learning the mechanics of installing an exhibit? By finding out what is entailed in publicizing your show? Or learning how an artist goes about creating the graphics for an exhibit.

  • SUPPLY US WITH A RESUME, i.e., a list of your artistic accomplishments so far; your education in art making (if applicable), or art show experience of any kind: greeter, installer, or exhibitor.

  • SHARE YOUR PERSONAL THOUGHTS ABOUT YOUR OWN WORK in the form of a statement about what you are striving to express with your work.

  • SEND US FIVE TO TEN PHOTOGRAPHS OF YOUR WORK: the best format is JPEG. Shoot the work directly on preferably without glass and unframed, utilizing a soft bright light, avoiding shadows. Save photos at 201dpi, 5" longest side  Please add a list of each piece: title, medium, size and year you created it.​

  • THEN COMPRESS IT ALL INTO ONE ZIP FILE and send it to contactgallery114pdx@gmail.com with a link to your website (if you have one).


We will let you know that we have received it. Feel free to email us with any questions regarding the above process.

​Member Requirements

  • Pay a one-time fee of $150 - Agree to terms of gallery operating agreement

  • Pay monthly dues of $100.00

  • Serve as host for 2.5 hours, two/three times a month during gallery hours (varies depending on number of artists) 

  • Participate in gallery committees, contribute talent, skills and experience to gallery operations

  • Meet monthly to discuss gallery business

  • ​Be current with Covid vaccinations

  • ​Enjoy working with a wonderful group of artists!