Call for Emerging Artists (2023-2024)

Strata Gallery 501(c)3, a non-profit membership gallery located at 125 Lincoln Ave, Suite 105, Santa Fe, NM 87501, is accepting applications for new Emerging Artist Members for a free one-year contract period. The gallery seeks innovative artists actively working in all media who are interested in being part of an Emerging Artist cohort.

Emerging Artist Membership includes a one-year membership, one solo exhibition (approximately two weeks), participation in an annual group exhibition (approximately three weeks), an artist page on the gallery website, promotion on social media and newsletter, monthly opportunities email list, director mentorship from established artists, and the opportunity to learn how to curate a solo exhibition and understand non-profit gallery operations. Artists retain 80% of all works sold, with Strata Gallery taking a 20% commission. There are no membership dues, though the gallery encourages contributions of time or resources where possible.

Members must participate in cohort meetings (welcome, second, third, and farewell meetings), director curatorial meetings, exhibition mentorship meetings, solo and group exhibitions, three days of gallery sitting, and develop and lead one creative workshop (virtual or in person). Eligibility requirements: must not be represented by a commercial gallery and must not be in a tenured or tenure-track teaching position, or retired from one. Application deadline is July 30, 2023. Submission fee is $35 for 10-15 images. Submit via CaFé: cover letter, bio (PDF preferred), curriculum vitae (PDF preferred), artist statement (PDF preferred), and 10-15 JPG images at 72 dpi (approximately 1 MB file size) in a single PDF. Notification of accepted applicants: August 21, 2023.