Satellite Handbook

Satellite members can participate in 2 EDGE Gallery members’ group shows per year (with a possibility of more): a group exhibition showcasing Satellite members only (in half the gallery), and the December holiday cash and carry show alongside the full and associate members (in the entire gallery).
Dues are $120 per year, non-refundable, paid in advance. In cases of financial need, other payment plans can be arranged (however, artists must pay for 6 months before exhibiting).
Satellite members will get 1 image plus text (including links to artists’ website/social media) on the upcoming Satellite member section of the EDGE Gallery website.
Satellite Members are not allowed to submit artwork to EDGE Gallery juried shows or EDGE Gallery open shows.
Satellite members won’t have jobs, sit the gallery, or get keys. They will not go to meetings, receive copies of the minutes, be included in general EDGE Gallery emails, or vote. They will not get access to the “Members” password-protected section of the EDGE Gallery website.
The Satellite Committee will be responsible for managing applications, collecting dues, keeping records, and communicating relevant exhibition and other information to the Satellite members.
Satellite member’s show slots are non-transferable (i.e. only Satellite members’ work can be exhibited—Satellite members cannot invite someone to show in their place).

EDGE Gallery will be responsible for the layout and installation of the artwork, as well as the formatting and printing of title cards.
Installations (or any difficult to hang/install pieces) must be installed by the artist.
For the December holiday show, EDGE Gallery takes a 10% commission on the sale of artwork. For all other shows, no commission is taken.
Satellite Members Group Show: Refreshments for the opening reception are the responsibility of the Satellite Members. Wall vinyl will be provided by EDGE Gallery. EDGE Gallery members will hang the work “museum style” (i.e. no “salon style” wall arrangements will be used).

The Satellite membership will be limited to 10 artists during the 2024 (half new members and half Edge “alumni”).
The trial period will be for one year, starting January 1, 2024. The Satellite program will be re-evaluated near the end of 2024. There is no guarantee the program will be renewed after one year. If it is continued, there is no guarantee it will remain the same after the first year. If EDGE Gallery decides to make changes to the Satellite membership program, Satellite members will be given the option to renew or terminate their membership.

Satellite members must abide by the same standard of conduct as EDGE Gallery members. This includes, but is not limited to, the following:

Dues must be paid on time.
Artwork must be delivered and picked up on time.
Artwork must remain hung until the end of the exhibit unless specifically stated otherwise (as in the annual holiday show which is typically “cash and carry”).
Notice must be sent to the Satellite committee to terminate membership.
In general, Satellite members must treat the other EDGE Gallery members, the public, the physical gallery space, and The HUB at 40 West Arts in a professional and respectful manner.

Satellite members who wish to move to Full or Associate level must re-apply.
Leave-of-Absence/Satellite Combination: A Full or Associate member can drop down to Satellite level without applying, if there is a spot available. If they subsequently would like to return to their previous level of membership, they may do so within 12 months without re-applying (similar to a Leave of Absence). After 12 months they must re-apply to EDGE Gallery.
There is no Leave of Absence at the Satellite membership level.

Applicants send 4-6 images and a short artist’s statement (or a website link) to

Please limit image size to 1 to 2 Megabytes.

Voting will be done by the entire EDGE Gallery membership in a timed, secret, on-line vote. No interviews will be held.

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