Gallery X Artist Membership

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!

While not required, 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

Artist Member Benefits

Member Responsibilities

Annual Membership Dues

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

Youth Artist


Emerging Artist


Individual Artist


Family Artist


**Artist members are eligible to receive discounts towards the following year’s dues renewal by assisting with gallery sitting. A $20 credit is earned for each of the first 4 days they cover during a year, every sitting after 4 will earn the member a $10 credit. Credits received for gallery sitting will only be applied to the member’s next dues renewal and will not be paid out in cash or check. Sitting credits reset upon each renewal.

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.