Mission Statement
It is the mission of Lunaria Gallery to promote high quality works of art from diverse media, to encourage both established and emerging artists to reach new heights of artistic expression and to expand community awareness through the sales and promotion of art and fine crafts.
Member Benefits
- 85/15 sales commission (85% to the artist)
- Association with and support of other dedicated professional artists
- A venue to display and sell one’s own studio art
- Opportunities to network with the Silverton arts community
Member Responsibilities
- Attend monthly gallery member’s meetings
- Monthly membership dues
- Supervise the gallery for one day, or on occasion, two days per month
- Participate in gallery committee work
- Attend First Friday Gallery Opening Receptions each month
Membership Details
Members of Lunaria Gallery have the opportunity to associate with a diverse and talented community of professional artists, as well as access to a dynamic gallery in which to display and sell your artwork.
The unique qualities of our members’ artworks have a significant impact and influence on other members, the gallery and the wider community. Lunaria Gallery is located in historic downtown Silverton, a dynamic and interesting town, which actively supports the arts.
Visitors to Lunaria Gallery come from all parts of the country. Many are in the area visiting nearby Silver Falls State Park and The Oregon Garden, two popular local tourist destinations. Many enjoy the opportunity to personally interact with our gallery artists.
Application Process
Due to exhibition space limitations, Lunaria Gallery has a limited number of memberships. When an opening occurs we review the membership applications that we have received to determine which applicant(s) might best contribute to our artist’s community and the gallery’s overall sales needs. To apply for membership consideration, an artist should follow the following steps:
- Submit – Artist’s Application Form – artists must fill out an Application for Membership form. This form (electronic format) is located on the Lunaria Gallery website; select the APPLY link for full application details.
This form requires that the applicant answer questions regarding their prior artist experience, to include exhibitions, prior gallery affiliations if any, special skills that might be of value to the gallery, other professional involvements and goals, etc.
- Submit – Digital Examples of the Artist’s Artworks – gallery membership applicants must also submit a minimum of 6 high-resolution digital jpeg images of more recent artworks, examples that represent the types of works that the artist would like to exhibit if selected as a member of Lunaria Gallery.
- Await – Gallery Artists’ Membership Review – a review for new memberships is undertaken when a member leaves the gallery and a resulting opening occurs. This review process is undertaken as needed, to consider membership applications that have been received since the last review process. This review takes place during the gallery’s monthly membership meetings and over a two-month period. The first month involves a membership review and discussion of the applicant’s information and portfolio, while the second month involves an actual membership vote to determine memberships.
- Notification of Decision – once reviewed, an applicant will be informed of the decision of the membership regarding their application in a timely manner. Newly accepted gallery members begin their full gallery member participation on the first day of the month following notification of acceptance.
Direct any questions to:
Email: submissions@lunariagallery.com (Attention: Membership Committee)