New Member Screening

Next screening in 2027 - TBD

Submit your application anytime before August 28.

Please click here for screening form. There is a non-refundable $25 application fee is due at the time your application is submitted (paypal, credit or debit). Please submit 6-12 pieces of work. Submit digital images of ALL of the actual items you will bring to the jury screening. 

Please label the digital images of your work with your last name and a sequential number (i.e. Smith1, Smith2, etc.)

Monday, August 31, 2026, 10 am

  1. Bring 5-6 pieces of your work if screening for fine art; more if you do production work such as pottery. Apply for one medium only. This work should be fully developed, professional, finished and ready to sell.

  2. Bring a completed inventory sheet (include the prices you would charge). The Artery assumes no liability for your work. If you feel it necessary, you may wish to obtain outside single event insurance for your work during the screening process.

  3. Bring information about yourself and your work (including size, price, method) so that voting members may learn about you.

  4. Your work will be reviewed by the membership, and a final decision made. Criteria considered include:
    1. execution and craftsmanship,
    2. aesthetic quality and originality, and
    3. suitability for The Artery, including whether the applicant is local and able to commit to being a fully engaged cooperative member. 

    Please note: If an artist’s work is accepted but no display space is currently available, the artist will be placed on a waiting list. Wait-listed artists will be contacted as space for their medium becomes available, at the discretion of the Display Team.

    Important: Selection from the waiting list is determined by how an artist’s medium contributes to the overall balance and diversity of the gallery’s collective work, not by the order in which the artist was added to the list.

Tuesday, September 1, 2026, 10 am

Pick up of artwork. You will be notified within a few days regarding the results.  

Upon acceptance to The Artery, each member has the following financial and participation commitments:

  • $300 (refundable) capital contribution.

  • $150 (non-refundable) buy-in fee.

  • $150 monthly dues (collected on the 10th of every month)

  • 25% sales commission to The Artery on all your sales

  • attend the annual membership meeting

We ask members to be at least 21 years of age.

The screening procedure for The Artery represents our attempt to decide as fairly and wisely what is appropriate for our store at the given time. We don't consider ourselves to be art critics and we hope that no one will place more importance on our decisions than is warranted. Many Artery members have applied more than once before being offered membership. Please do not be discouraged from trying again if you are not accepted.

We welcome your interest in The Artery and
look forward to seeing your work.