Membership

Amos Eno Gallery is accepting applications for membership. Our nonprofit, artist-run cooperative gallery has been a fixture in the NY art scene since 1974 when it opened in Soho and has moved with changing arts neighborhoods over the years to land at our current space at 56 Bogart St in Brooklyn, NY.

 

Amos Eno Gallery is open Thursday-Sunday from noon to 6 p.m.and is run by a small community of professional artists whose members are vetted through a rigorous reviewing process by their peers. Artists don't have to reside in NYC for consideration. 

 

Artists working in all varieties of media, at all stages of their careers are encouraged to apply. Submissions from artists who identify as being part of under-represented communities are particularly encouraged to apply. 

 

ARTIST MEMBERSHIP BENEFITS

 

• Solo exhibitions every other year;

• Participation in group exhibitions that occur at least once annually, often more frequently;

• Exposure on the gallery’s website and social media accounts;

• Visibility in the vibrant arts building at 56 Bogart Street, in the heart of the Bushwick arts district of Brooklyn on the main floor, center hallway;

• Professional career promotional, sales, and event support; and

• Benefit from a support network of like-minded artists and the assistance of a professional gallery director.

 

ARTIST MEMBERSHIP REQUIREMENTS

 

• Timely dues payments, currently set at $225 a month;

• Artist's net 80% on all works sold (gallery director’s commission is 20%); and

• Membership meetings are held via Zoom on a bi-monthly basis.

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HOW TO APPLY

 

There is no fee to apply for membership. Submissions will be reviewed on a rolling basis.

 

To apply, complete this Application Form, or send ONE EMAIL with the subject line "Membership Application" to amosenogallery@gmail.com with ONE PDF attachment comprising the following materials.

 

All required information must be included in the application, incomplete applications will not be reviewed. Please reduce overall PDF file size to not more than 20 pages or 15 MB (high quality image files will be requested if needed). Include all of the following materials in your PDF attachment:

 

• Cover letter demonstrating your interest in joining the gallery (500 words or less);

• Artist statement (describing the media and concepts you explore in your practice as well as any biographical information important for understanding your work);

• 10 images with descriptive captions (title, year made, medium, size, and any description necessary to understand the work);

• Artist Curriculum Vitae (CV—including personal contact information, home address, artist website and professional social media accounts, and relevant education and work experience such as formal or informal artistic training and experience installing and exhibiting your own artwork); and

• Contact information for 2-3 references who can speak to your ability to install and de-install your own work.