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Call
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Call for Membership
The Benefits of Membership
The Responsibilities of Membership
Application Procedure
CALL
FOR MEMBERSHIP
SOIL is a down-to-earth venue to exhibit new and experimental artwork. We bring together like-minded artists that hold a broad view of art's possibilities. Artist established, operated and supported, SOIL is a cooperative of 20-24 members that has been dedicated to supporting emerging artists in Seattle since 1995.
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THE
BENEFITS OF MEMBERSHIP
- SOIL members have great opportunities to exhibit their own work. They have the freedom to show challenging, non-commercial installations, performances, video and beyond, in the highly visible Tashiro Kaplan Building in the Pioneer Square neighborhood.
- In addition to show their own work, members also have opportunities to curate a show. This includes group shows curated around a theme, two person shows and juried shows.
- SOIL is a preeminent arts organization that provides a grass roots supportive network. We are dedicated to discussing new ideas, collaborating and supporting each other when needed.
- There are many opportunities to plan and/or participate in art fairs, the annual auction, workshops, retreats, film screenings, critiques, parties, openings and much more.
- Members will learn new skills based on their own gallery based interest and motivation. Members have the independence to choose when and what gallery projects they wish to explore.
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THE RESPONSIBILITIES OF MEMBERSHIP
Being involved with SOIL is a big commitment. We need innovative, dynamic people who are self directed to be active in gallery operations, events and projects. Each member holds various responsibilities on a committee within a democratic, non-hierarchical structure. Before applying, make sure you are committed to the following:
- When members join, they commit to at least one year. If you are not able to commit for a year, please do not apply.
- All members pay a nonrefundable $70 fee at the time of joining and $35 per month at the beginning of each month. SOIL has no employees. All money goes into rent, supplies and operating costs. Members may incur other expenses such as providing wine or food for their own openings.
- Each member commits to keeping the gallery open one day per month (one 5 hour shift). Members unable to sit that month must provide a substitute.
- If a member foresees or ends up being absent 3 or more months, a statement of sabbatical or resignation must be provided.
- We meet twice monthly on Monday (7pm - 9pm-ish). This is our decision making time where we discuss gallery issues, concerns and projects. Attendance is important. If you miss a meeting, you are responsible for reading meeting minutes, which are e-mailed and archived online.
- Committee work is always changing work groups that focus on different aspects of SOIL, such as the auction, curatorial, grants writing or compiling a catalog. Members are expected to be active in one or more committee as needed.
- New members are encouraged to jump in, bring new ideas or develop old ones and inspire the direction SOIL takes. If you have experience as a curator, experience with exhibitions, art writing, carpentry skills, grant writing prowess, etc. please make this evident when you apply.
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APPLICATION
PROCEDURE
Download and complete steps on the SOIL
Membership Application
(You will need Adobe
Acrobat to open this document - to download free
Adobe Acrobat application, click
here)
Applications are accepted in person or by mail.
Mail to: SOIL Art Gallery, Attn: Membership,
112 3rd Ave. South, Seattle WA 98104
Proposal materials will not be returned unless accompanied by a self-addressed stamped envelope. Please do not use metered postage.
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