Artist Membership
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ABOUT US
We are a group of like-minded people who enjoy creating art, working together & taking responsibility in sharing a space to promote our artwork.
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APPLY NOW
APFTA Membership Year is August 1st to July 31st. New membership applications are reviewed in April with adjudication taking place during May. Notifications to applicants are issued by the end of June. However, if an opening becomes available prior to our annual review we may be able reach out to you, so we encourage you to submit your on-line application now
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What We Provide Our Members
- 20 - 25 sq. ft of wall space to display & sell your art.
- Only 10% commission! You keep 90% of your sale price.
- Artwork changes approximately every 2 months
- Online visibility via our social media and website.
- A Gallery in a busy tourist town amid other boutiques & the Bancroft Brew Pub.
- Up to 70+ visitors a day in the warmer months.
- Over $54,000 in sales per year.
- Debit, credit, cheque or cash payment options. No HST.
- Gallery content insurance.
What kind of Memberships do we offer?
* The Membership Fees stated are for the 2025-2026 membership year. Membership Fees for the 2026-2027 membership year will be posted by July 1st 2026.
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The Gallery Store
The Gallery Store - NON-Volunteering
The Gallery Store + Studio
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Studio Only
For questions about our Membership
please email [email protected] |
Membership Fees
Annual fees for new members are due on August 1st or prorated at the time of joining. The Collective does not offer refunds for membership, but you may choose to receive a taxable donation for the prorated amount if you wish to discontinue your membership before the renewal date.
Cooperative Membership Agreement
All members are expected to volunteer a minimum of 5 hrs per month.
Volunteer once a month to staff the gallery. Answer visitors' questions, make sales, perform light scheduled duties such as sweeping, putting out recycling, and generally work to ensure the shop is a welcoming place. Alternatively, artist members can choose other volunteer duties such as an executive role, social media, newsletter editor, or attend artist meetings to support a committee of their choice.
APFTA Cultural Appropriation Policy and Statement of Agreement
With respect to the appropriation of First Nations cultural imagery and objects, APFTA will not exhibit sacred or ceremonial artifacts or items that can be confused with actual Indigenous creations unless created by an Indigenous person. APFTA trusts the Artist Members to be responsible and sensitive in their selection of art to be exhibited, as this is a public space. APFTA reserves the right – under extreme circumstances - to ask an artist to remove a piece of art if complaints are received and the APFTA Artist Members, as a collective, agree on the removal of the work. In the event a work of art appears to fall within the category of possible cultural appropriation, the artist will be given an opportunity to present their perspective to the collective and defend their position, which will then be subject to a vote by the Artist Members.
