membership at atlantic

Advantages of Membership

Atlantic Gallery is a professional organization of independent artists who own and run a gallery strategically located in an attractive space at 135 West 29th Street (Suite 601) in Chelsea.
Atlantic Gallery provides artists with opportunities to exhibit their work free of the constraints imposed by commercial galleries. Since its founding in 1974, Atlantic Gallery has had as its defining goals the promotion of art of the highest professional standards and the advancement of its members’ careers. In return for the investment of a one-time initiation fee, monthly maintenance payments, and participation in the gallery’s meetings and activities, members are guaranteed shows on a regular basis (every 18 to 24 months) along with the inspiring support of a community of dedicated and enterprising artists.

Financial Considerations

Atlantic Gallery takes only 10 percent commission on sales, substantially less than commercial galleries, which take 50 percent and sometimes more. As is currently the case for most New York galleries, the expenses of mounting a show are borne by the artist, but Atlantic artists can spend at their discretion and decide how best to direct their public relations campaign.

 

Creative Freedom

Atlantic Gallery Artists work in a broad variety of styles and media. The gallery encourages experimentation. Members have control over the style and content of their work, as well as its pricing, and how it is presented in public relations and advertising efforts. The shape of their shows and direction of their careers are in their own hands—they are not bound by the dictates of trends in the market. In addition, artists can extend their art by pairing their shows with other events such as poetry readings and book launches. Members maintain their professional freedom because they are not limited to showing only with Atlantic Gallery—they may pursue other ventures.

 

Additional Exposure

Every year Atlantic Gallery stages two themed and invitational group shows designed to highlight pressing social issues. The exhibitions are augmented by well-attended public events such as: panel discussions, film nights, and performances. Members are assured inclusion in these important curated shows. Atlantic also gives its members solo shows on a rotating basis in a highly visible satellite space in the West Village

 

Expanding Audience

Atlantic Gallery maintains a list of regularly updated press contacts and a mailing list of more than 800 collectors and friends of the gallery. Each artist is given a page on the Atlantic Gallery website which is linked to the artist’s personal web site. All exhibitions are listed in Gallery Guide.

 

Gallery Manager

In Sonni Burroughs Atlantic Gallery has a dependable presence behind the front desk. She expertly supervises the operation of the gallery during events, openings and daily Tuesdays through Thursdays. Members may also hire her to “sit” their shows on Fridays and Saturdays.

 

Application Process

Artists are invited to submit:
• A brief artist’s statement and resume
• 10 images of recent work in slide or CD (300dpi) format (please label slides with artist’s name and an arrow indicating the top of the work)
• 2 or 3 actual examples of work
• Information sheet that includes the title, media, and size of each work
• Necessary packing and postage for return of art if the artist cannot collect it personally.

The application packet should be mailed to the attention of the President of Atlantic Gallery or
given to the Gallery Manager during gallery hours Tuesdays through Saturdays, noon to 6pm.

For more information email contact@atlanticgallery.org or telephone 212 219-3183.

Applicant’s submissions are reviewed by the members during the monthly meetings. Website links may not be substituted for the application packets. Artists are informed of the members’ decision by the gallery’s President.

 

Membership Fees

Upon acceptance members pay an initiation fee of $600, and choose the size of their individual shows.
• Monthly maintenance fees for shows in half the gallery’s space are $175.
• Monthly maintenance fees for shows in the entire space are $350.
• Maintenance payments can be made at the monthly meetings or sent directly to the Treasurer.
• Monthly maintenance fees cover gallery rent and other common expenses.

Meetings

Atlantic Members meet to conduct gallery business from 6:00 to 7:00pm on the second Monday of every month unless otherwise announced