The 2023-2024 Membership application portal is OPEN.
500X is an artist-run, for profit gallery in Dallas, Texas with a long tradition. Having been run by artists for 44 years, 500X relies on the dedication, talent, and contributions of its members to continue supporting local artists and the DFW community. We are currently seeking applications for new members to join us for the 2023-2024 season.
Artists currently enrolled in a higher learning institution full-time during August 2023 - August 2024 are not eligible.
Full Application Information:
http://www.500x.org/membership-applications-1
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Application Link:
https://forms.gle/3ikoixK6tBs9iXTY9
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Application Deadline:
The deadline for membership applications is Saturday, August 5, 2023 by 11:59 PM.
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Application Fee:
$20 through our Online Shop (http://www.500x.org/shop). Applications without a paid fee will not be processed.
All application fees received go towards ensuring 500X is able to continue to provide exhibition opportunities for the DFW arts community.
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Open Call Overview and Deadlines:
The deadline for membership applications - Saturday, August 5, 2023
Accepted artists notification* - August 20, 2023
New members orientation - August 27, 2023
Official membership start date - August 27, 2023
*Finalists may be interviewed between August 6 and August 20 by the gallery prior to final selections.
The deadline for membership applications is Saturday, August 6, 2023.
Eligibility:
North Texas based artists over the age of 21. Must be willing to commute to the gallery around 1-2 times a month for assigned duties.
Artists currently enrolled in a higher learning institution full-time during August 2023 - July 2024 are not eligible.
Membership Overview:
There are approximately 15 gallery members that collectively run the gallery. Members are all volunteers and do not receive monetary compensation for their time and labor.
Common responsibilities for all the members are to work the general gallery operations. These responsibilities are weekend gallery sittings, installations, opening receptions, and meetings.
In addition to shared tasks stated above, members are required to take on a specialized role. All positions offered are listed in the subsequent sections below.
The gallery is typically open every Saturday and Sunday 12-5 pm. Most of the activities occur on the weekend with minimal responsibilities occurring on a weekday. Weekday tasks may include additional installation days and planned class visits from higher learning institutions. While we do not expect our members to be available for every request the gallery needs, we do want people to be proactive and present.
Decisions are made as a collective and all members have equal voting rights.
Members are required to pay a $50 monthly due for 12 months. This is used to subsidize the cost of operations of the gallery.
Monthly Dues:
Dues are $50 per month. Dues are used to subsidize the gallery in terms of covering the costs of operation: utilities, maintenance materials, and overhead.
If a member resigns from the gallery after they have had their solo exhibition, the member is required to pay off the remainder of their dues to the end of the term. For example, if a member resigns in March 2024 when they had their solo exhibition in February 2024, they are required to pay the dues from March to July 2023.
Time Commitment and Responsibilities:
12 month term from August 2023 - August 2024. 8-10 hours on average per month in gallery responsibilities. Common responsibilities for all the members are to work the general gallery operations. These responsibilities are weekend gallery sittings, installations, opening receptions, and meetings. In addition to shared tasks, members are required to take on a specialized role.
Breakdown of Monthly Commitments:
5 hours - Monthly gallery sitting/installation (rotational basis between members)
2 hours - Opening reception duties (rotational basis between members)
1-3 hours - Additional responsibilities from being in a specialized position (e.g. Social media manager, staffing manager, graphic designer etc.)
Total: 8-10 hours per month on average
Gallery Benefits:
- 1 Solo Show in Main Gallery Space (Shared space with 1 additional member)
- 1 500X Members group exhibition (Tentative: October 2023)
- Opportunity to mentor and curate an emerging artist for a project space exhibition (Optional)
- Gallery experience
- Connections to the greater Dallas art community
- Other additional opportunities (e.g. Art Walk West, Gallery Day, etc.)
Application Requirements:
- Up to 20 files of your artwork (images, videos, audio files, etc), but no less than 10 files.
- Artwork submission inventory list (image list)
- CV
- Statement of Interest* (No more than 500 words)
- Website and social media handles
- List of interested specialized gallery positions that match the applicant’s skill set (e.g. Social media manager, staffing manager, graphic designer etc.
- Artist statement (Optional)
*Statement of Interests should convey how 500X and the applicant would be mutually beneficial. Please include any relevant experience and skill sets you might bring to the organization in the statement.
List of Specialized Positions (Tentative):
In addition to shared tasks, members are required to take on a specialized role. All positions offered are listed in the subsequent sections below. Please read through each position and include ones you are interested in fulfilling during the time of application.
Treasurer/Sales Rep - Manages and reports on the funds of the gallery. Act as the point of contact for general artwork sales and issuing invoices.
Graphic Designer - Creates show cards and graphics for community events and exhibitions.
Website Manager - Update the website as needed to reflect current events and offerings.
PR Manager - Work with the exhibition manager to send out PR to media channels. Create monthly email blasts.
Social Media Manager - Creates content for the gallery’s Facebook and Instagram platforms and actively posts on them.
Exhibitions Manager - Realize community exhibitions (e.g. juried shows) from start to finish on a project by project basis. At least two positions for this role. Serve as a point of contact for jurors, artists, and clients within the show project assigned. The manager does not oversee solo exhibitions by 500X members.
Rental Manager - Create info for a website on how the community can rent space during non-exhibition weekends. At least two positions for this role. Serve as a point of contact for those renting. Rental opportunities may be photoshoots, pop up exhibitions, screenings, etc.
Photographer - Documents reception nights and delivers exhibition photography.
Staffing Manager - Oversee the general staffing of the gallery. Create a balanced schedule so all members working are on a rotational basis. Ensure that slots to be filled are general gallery sitting, opening reception bar duties, installation, and special events.
Fundraising/Sponsorship Manager - Create and seek out fundraising/sponsorship opportunities. Collaborate with the exhibition and rental managers as needed. Goals of interests are securing reduced priced/complimentary refreshments for opening receptions and honoraria for artists and jurors.
Procurement - Obtain supplies for the gallery such as home improvement materials, refreshments, and miscellaneous goods on a monthly basis.