Gallery 110 Member Handbook

FAQ

How should I pay my dues & fees?

Information on dues and other charges

Automatic payments from your bank for monthly, quarterly, or yearly dues payments are best. Every bank has its own way of setting these payments up so find out what your bank requires and get the appropriate information from our Director or gallery treasurer. You may pay via a credit card or check but we will not automatically charge your credit card. If you want to do that you must make arrangements with the Director. 

How do I get on the exhibition schedule?

The Exhibitions section of this handbook has everything you need to know about getting on the schedule and organizing your exhibition. 

What can I do for the gallery?

What are you good at? It may take a while to find your niche but talking with the director and board members about your other talents and competencies will help them guide you to the gallery tasks that need attention.  

Volunteer to help at receptions (including First Thursday) and special events. Spend time in the gallery helping the director with everyday chores like cleaning up, going to the post office, greeting visitors, and selling art or just to give them a chance to take a break. Let the director know in advance that you are coming!

Where is everybody?

Check out the Roster and Member Map for information on where our artists are. This is useful if you are looking for someone to carpool with.

Who is in charge?

The Director is the public and press contact for the gallery and maintains the professionalism of the gallery by overseeing all press relations, gallery contracts, and gallery records. The Director oversees gallery artists, operations, and facilities; manages marketing and sales; facilitates internal and external communications; and serves as an advisor to the board. The Director is authorized to sign contracts and other documents on behalf of the gallery and board.

The Board of Directors makes decisions regarding the direction and goals of the gallery as well as overseeing the business operations. They pay attention to gallery artists' interests and ideas as well as problems and misunderstandings with respect to gallery operations. The Board of Directors manages donations, grants, and fund raising activities. 

Who’s new? Who’s not?

If you are looking for members with years of Gallery 110 experience, the Member Roster lists the year folks joined the collective.

Where is the … ?

You should get a tour of the gallery as soon as possible. Someone from the membership committee will help you set up an appointment with a gallery member or the director for a tour. Expect to learn about:

• Unlocking the door: Ask the director for the code for the key box and a demonstration on how to open it. Step by step instructions here.

• The restroom keys: The keys usually hang near the desk on a paintbrush. The restrooms are in the hall, out the back door. The keys for the men's room and the ladies room are exactly the same. There should be a 2nd key on the key ring that will open the gallery's back door from the hall.

• The elevator key: This is a touch fob that tells the elevator you are allowed to use it. It should be on a hook near the desk. Tap it on the sensor and when you get a green light push the button for the floor you want to go to.

• The dumpsters: All of the trash and recycling bins are in the basement. You'll need to use the elevator to get there. After receptions & events you will want to clean up and take out the trash, etc.

• The mailbox: The key for our mailbox usually is hanging on a hook near the desk. Our mailbox is in the TK building foyer, one floor up from the gallery. When you are gallery sitting or assisting the director you may be asked to check for mail.

• Reception and cleaning supplies are in the storage room next to the back door. Bins are labeled with contents and everything should go back to the spot where you found it or to the appropriately labeled shelf. Do not leave things on the work surface in the storage area.

• The gallery attendant binder should be on or near the desk. This notebook has instructions for opening and closing the gallery and making sales.

What else do I need to know?

You are responsible for keeping the artwork represented  on your gallery artist's page and records for all artwork consigned to the gallery for sale up to date. Please read Image Upload Instructions for instructions and requirements for consigning artwork to the Gallery 110 inventory.