Gallery Membership
Gallery Membership
This membership category is reserved for full-fledged art galleries, retail businesses, or organizations with a storefront in Ashland that are principally engaged in the promotion and sale of fine art, handcrafted art, and/or functional art. Gallery Membership requires that the majority of the floor space and inventory be dedicated to visual art. Acceptance is determined by a majority of board members at an Executive Board Meeting.
Membership fees are due no later than January 15 for those who want to be featured in the Gallery Guide.
NEW MEMBERS: Before you purchase your annual membership, you must submit a New Membership Application. to be reviewed and approved.
To pay via check, choose the "Pay by Check" option during checkout. This option is only available for the "One-time Purchase" payment option.
All membership benefits can be viewed below.
View full detailsAnnual Membership Benefits
GALLERY MEMBERSHIP BENEFITS
Listing in the Ashland Gallery Guide (Printed and Online Edition): Gallery Members receive a free full-page listing as a member, plus a 50% discount on advertising in the Ashland Gallery Guide.
Website: Gallery Members receive a web page on the website under 'Galleries & Studios' with a direct link to their website.
First Friday Art Walk: Gallery Members must participate in at least 9 out of 12 First Friday Art Walks. Those who do participate are included in an online monthly exhibitions listing and map.
Committees and Executive Board: Gallery Members are strongly encouraged to have a representative participate on at least one AGA Committee and serve on the Executive Board, if elected.
Voting: Gallery Members are strongly encouraged to have a representative attend General Board Meetings and vote on all issues that are brought up during these meetings.
AGA Logo: Gallery Members are allowed to display the logo in advertising and on a plaque or window decal in their gallery, retail business, or organization. Members are also strongly encouraged to mention membership in both advertising and press releases.
Group Advertising: Gallery Members are included in group advertising such as monthly press releases, e-newsletters, community calendars, radio announcements, and social media.
ASSOCIATE MEMBERSHIP BENEFITS
Listing in the Ashland Gallery Guide (Printed and Online Edition): Associate Members receive a free half-page listing as an Associate Member, plus a 35% discount on advertising in the Ashland Gallery Guide.
Website: Associate Members receive a web page on the website under 'Galleries & Studios' with a direct link to their website.
First Friday Art Walk: Associate Members are encouraged to participate in First Friday Art Walks. Those who do participate are included in an online monthly exhibitions listing and map.
Committees and Executive Board: Associate Members are strongly encouraged to have a representative participate on at least one AGA Committee and serve on the Executive Board, if elected.
Voting: Associate Members are strongly encouraged to have a representative attend General Board Meetings and vote on all issues that are brought up during these meetings.
AGA Logo: Associate Members are allowed to display the logo in advertising and on a plaque or window decal in their gallery, retail business, or organization. Members are also strongly encouraged to mention membership in both advertising and press releases.
Group Advertising: Associate Members are included in group advertising such as monthly press releases, e-newsletters, community calendars, radio announcements, and social media.
WORKING STUDIO MEMBERSHIP BENEFITS
Listing in the Ashland Gallery Guide (Printed and Online Edition): Working Studio Members receive a free quarter-page listing as a Working Studio Member, plus a 25% discount on advertising in the Ashland Gallery Guide.
Website: Working Studio Members receive a web page on the website under 'Galleries & Studios' with a direct link to their website.
First Friday Art Walk: Working Studio Members are encouraged to participate in First Friday Art Walks. Those who do participate are included in an online monthly exhibitions listing and map.
Southern Oregon Open Studios: Working Studio Members are eligible to participate in Southern Oregon Open Studios.
Committees and Executive Board: Working Studio Members are encouraged to participate on AGA Committees and serve on the Executive Board, if elected.
Voting: Working Studio Members are encouraged to attend General Board Meetings and participate in discussions, but not to vote unless elected to serve on the Executive Board.
Group Advertising: Working Studio Members are included in group advertising such as monthly press releases, e-newsletters, community calendars, radio announcements, and social media.
NEIGHBORING ARTS ORGANIZATION MEMBERSHIP BENEFITS
Listing in the Ashland Gallery Guide (Printed and Online Edition): Neighboring Arts Organization Members receive a free quarter-page listing as a Neighboring Arts Organization Member, plus a 25% discount on advertising in the Ashland Gallery Guide.
Website: Neighboring Arts Organization Members receive a web page on the website under 'Neighboring Arts Organizations' with a direct link to their website.
Southern Oregon Open Studios: Neighboring Arts Organization Members may be eligible to participate in Southern Oregon Open Studios.
Committees and Executive Board: Neighboring Arts Organization Members are encouraged to participate on AGA Committees and serve on the Executive Board, if elected.
Voting: Neighboring Arts Organization Members are encouraged to attend General Board Meetings and participate in discussions, but not to vote unless elected to serve on the Executive Board.
AGA Logo: Neighboring Arts Organization Members are allowed to display the AGA logo in advertising and on a plaque or window decal in their gallery, retail business, or organization. Members are also strongly encouraged to mention membership in both advertising and press releases.
Group Advertising: Neighboring Arts Organization Members are included in group advertising such as monthly press releases, e-newsletters, community calendars, radio announcements, and social media.
ARTIST MEMBERSHIP BENEFITS
Listing in the Ashland Gallery Guide (Printed and Online Edition): Artist Members receive a free one sixth-page listing, plus a 15% discount on
advertising in the Ashland Gallery Guide.
Website: Artist Members receive a web page on the website under 'Artists' with a direct link to their website.
Southern Oregon Open Studios: Artist Members are eligible to participate in Southern Oregon Open Studios.
Committees and Executive Board: Artist Members are encouraged to participate on AGA Committees and serve on the Executive Board, if elected.
Voting: Artist Members are encouraged to attend General Board Meetings and participate in discussions, but not to vote unless elected to serve on the Executive Board.
Group Advertising: Artist Members are included in group advertising such as monthly press releases, e-newsletters, community calendars, radio announcements, and social media.
In addition to these annual membership benefits, the Ashland Gallery Association provides marketing in promotional outlets such as the Ashland and Medford Chamber of Commerce, Go Rogue! and the Sneak Preview, the Southern Oregon Artist Resource Page, and more. There are also regular ads placed in the Britt Festival Program, Ashland Parks and Recreation Play Guide, and Southern Oregon Magazine.
Membership Levels
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Gallery Membership
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Associate Membership
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Working Studio Membership
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Neighboring Arts Organization Membership
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Artist Membership
Regular price $150.00 USDRegular priceUnit price / per