Membership Requirements

INTRODUCTION

In June of 1996, the Jerome Artists’ Cooperative Gallery, LLC (Limited Liability Corporation) was created by sixteen local artists for artists. Our artists all have a vested interest in having a successful operating gallery. Since then, the gallery has more than doubled in square footage and the membership averages around 35 local artists.  Working as a team, the dedicated artists are the foundation of the gallery’s success.  

Jerome attracts tourists due to its rich mining history and beautiful scenic views of the Verde Valley. The Jerome Chamber of Commerce estimates that a million tourists come through Jerome annually from all over the world. The gallery is an art community, members supporting sales of one another’s arts. While working the front desk, our members meet interesting people as well as learning a lot about the different mediums of art.  The gallery receives high praise on the variety and quality of displayed art, which in turn, creates repeat customers and referrals. Our members take pride and get enjoyment in belonging to the gallery.

GALLERY OPERATIONS

The gallery is basically a democracy and operated by committees, handling all aspects of running the gallery. Active participation by all members in one or more committees is essential to the continued success of our gallery. Each committee reports their activities at the monthly General Meeting and members are kept up-to-date and vote on major issues, therefore every member is required to attend the General Meetings.

JURY COMMITTEE

• Membership is only open to artists who are permanent residents in the areas of Jerome, Sedona, Prescott, and the Verde Valley, and does not exceed a 50-mile drive from their residence to the gallery in Jerome.   Members must participate in the daily operations of the gallery which includes working shifts, serving on a committee, and attending the monthly general meetings. Applications from outside this geographic area will not be considered.
   
• The gallery showcases the artwork of local artists who want to take an active role in the Jerome art community and requires the applicant be the sole originator of their artwork, that the artwork be original, recent, handmade, and different from other artwork at the gallery that is currently showing.
   
• Applicant must submit a completed application along with 5 photographs of their artwork. Please do not leave actual artwork at the gallery. Applications without photographs will not be considered.
   
• You will be notified by mail if the jury committee wishes to see you in person.
   

APPLICANT’S “VIEWING APPOINTMENT”

• Applicant shall only bring in 5 to 7 original pieces of art to be reviewed at the appointment. Please be prepared to answer questions regarding pricing, inventory, etc, as well as to ask questions you may have about the gallery’s operations.
   
• Applicants will receive written notification on whether the applicant was approved or denied.   
   

BECOMING A MEMBER

• The gallery manager will contact the approved new member and set up a meeting date to go over policies and procedures.
   
• The new member is required to work four 4-hour shifts (16 hours) a month in the gallery.
   
• The Jerome Artists Cooperative LLC receives a 25% commission on all retail sales made in or referred by the gallery or its web site.
   
• All members must attend a monthly general meeting to keep up to date on gallery business. In addition, members must participate in one or more committees, which may require up to four hours or more of their time each month.
   
• Membership in the Jerome Artists Cooperative Gallery is a privilege and comes with certain expectations and responsibilities. This is a great place to sell your work, but members must never forget that they are the ones expected to keep the business running.  
   

Download the Membership Application below.