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Gallery X Artist Membership

Gallery X Artist Membership is open to any visual or performing artist, ages 19 and up (for younger creatives check out Youth Memberships). Membership is ideal for artists who are seeking to exhibit their work, organize their own programming, or be a more active participant in the arts. Our membership includes both traditional and experimental visual artists creating in nearly every medium and style as well as musicians, educators, poets, actors, and comedians.

Individuals and families of all backgrounds are welcome and encouraged to join; whether you are a hobbyist looking to share your talents, a professional artist with years of experience, a student just beginning to explore the art world, or anyone and everyone in between, Gallery X is for you!

How to Join

Becoming a member of Gallery X is now easier than ever with multiple ways to join and new memberships accepted year-round!

  • In-Person – Stop by Gallery X anytime during gallery hours or during a Monthly Members’ Meetings, fill out a membership form, pay the corresponding dues, and you are good to go!
  • By Mail – Download and fill out a membership form and mail it along with your dues to Gallery X 169 William Street, New Bedford, MA 02740. Checks can be made out to Gallery X, Inc.
  • Online – TEMPORARILY UNAVAILABLE

We encourage all new and prospective members to attend a meeting to introduce yourself and learn more about the gallery and how it operates. If you’ve never exhibited at Gallery X before please provide a few examples or images of your work. Monthly Members’ Meetings are held the second Wednesday of each month at 6:00pm.

Card to Culture Discounted Memberships

Gallery X is proud to participate in Mass Cultural Council’s Card to Culture program in collaboration with the Department of Transitional Assistance, the Department of Public Health’s WIC Nutrition Program, the Massachusetts Health Connector, and hundreds of organizations by making cultural programming accessible to those for whom cost is a participation barrier.

EBT, WIC, and ConnectorCare cardholders receive 50% off an annual Individual Artist Membership. To receive a discounted membership through Card to Culture simply show your card when submitting a membership form.

See the complete list of participating organizations offering EBT, WIC, and ConnectorCare discounts.

Artist Member Benefits

All artist members are entitled to the following benefits:

  • Submit artwork to all Gallery X exhibitions free of charge.
  • Discounted commission rate. Gallery X retains only 25% for sales made by members (non-members are subject to a 35% commission).
  • Be part of a community of artists and creatives working in a plethora of media and styles.
  • 10% discount on all Gallery X purchases.
  • 50% discount on event or exhibition rentals.
  • Members in good standing after a minimum one year of membership can submit proposals for a free small group or one person show in the Douglass Gallery.
  • Curatorial opportunities for members to present special themed group exhibitions.
  • Profile on the Gallery X Members’ page on our website. (coming soon)

Member Responsibilities

As a member of Gallery X you are a part of New Bedford’s creative community and play an integral role in one of the longest-running community, cooperative art galleries in the area.

  • All members are encouraged to attend our monthly meetings, held the second Wednesday of every month at 6:00pm. Artist members are eligible to vote on proposals as well as propose their own ideas and programs.
  • When possible members are expected to volunteer their time assisting in gallery activities and operations such as; hanging exhibitions, patching and painting walls between shows, keeping the gallery clean, and gallery sitting**.

Annual Dues

All memberships run 12 months from the date joined, the payment of annual dues can be broken into installments.

**Members are eligible to receive a $20 credit towards the following year’s dues renewal for each day they gallery sit during the year, up to 4 sittings. Every sitting over 4 will provide a $10 credit membership renewal. Credits received for gallery sitting will be applied to the member’s next renewal and will not be paid out in cash or check to the member. Sitting credits reset upon each renewal.

Individual Artist Membership

For any artist age 18-64

$200 / year

Discounts

Student

For an individual artist of any age enrolled at least part time at a college or university

$180 / year

Senior

For an individual artist age 65+

$180 / year

Card to Culture

For an individual EBT, WIC, or ConnectorCare cardholder

$100 / year

Family Artist Membership

For a family of multiple artists of any age (up to 2 adults and 4 dependents)

$230 / year

Gallery X promotes a mission of cultural outreach through community partnerships, programming, and monthly art exhibits to stimulate artistic awareness in New Bedford and the surrounding communities. We offer a platform for artists, performers, and creatives of all ages, skill levels, and backgrounds a safe, professional space to showcase their talents. Gallery X does not discriminate on the basis of race, age, ethnic background, gender, sexual orientation, disability, or religious beliefs.