Call for Artist Members
WE ARE CURRENTLY ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS FOR 2025!
FRANK Gallery is currently accepting applications for new artist members to the arts collective. We are looking for artists in all mediums, but have a strong need for 3d artists: sculpture, ceramics, wood/furniture, jewelry and glass. Applicants will be juried based on their artwork but emphasis will also be put on their potential contributions to the collective. Individuals from groups underrepresented in visual arts organizations are strongly encouraged to apply. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin.
Who is FRANK?
FRANK is a contemporary fine art gallery featuring work of its member artists as well as exhibiting numerous other North Carolina artists. As a non-profit organization FRANK is enriching its community not only through exhibitions but also through events and education. FRANK member artists work in the gallery, curate and hang new exhibitions, host opening receptions, plan and organize educational and other community events and participate in fundraising events and initiatives.
What are FRANK member artists’ privileges?
- Have their art in the gallery at all times.
- Have a featured artist show every 18-24 months.
- Become part of a tight FRANK community and participate in decision making about FRANK exhibitions, programs and community outreach.
- Opportunities to give art talks, organize workshops or other community educational events.
- Enjoy a reduced gallery commission of 30% on all sold artwork.
What are FRANK member artists’ responsibilities?
- Work in the gallery approximately twelve hours each month.
- Serve on gallery committees.
- Attend monthly membership meeting.
- Pay $60 monthly dues.
- Donate art to the FRANK annual Off The Wall fundraising event.
About the provisional period
New members will be accepted as provisional for a trial period of six months. During this period, provisional members pay dues and have all privileges and responsibilities of a permanent member. If it is mutually desirable to transform provisional into permanent membership, the member will be charged a one-time initiation fee of $500. Installment payments are possible and, in some cases, financial assistance is available.
APPLICATIONS
Applications will be accepted until July 13, online via the application submission below. We will not accept mailed or emailed applications. Questions can be directed to [email protected]. Potential candidates will be invited to be interviewed.
Applicants are asked to submit
We are looking for professional artists producing strong, consistent bodies of work. Show us your most focused work that best represents your voice as an artist.
- Basic Contact Information – Your website address, primary phone number, e-mail address, and mailing address.
- 5-10 high quality photographs that best represent the type of work that you would be showing in the gallery. All work must be made within the last two years.
- CV/Resume with cover letter describing the skills that you would bring to the collective. Examples include: web design, social media, community engagement, fundraising, marketing, event management, catering, etc. (no more than two pages).
- Artist Statement/Artist Bio (no more than 500 words each).
Applicants will be notified by August 1, 2025. Questions? Contact us.
