Parklane is an artist owned gallery which means that as a group, we make the decisions and share the responsibilities.  which include:
  • Working two 3.5 to 4 hour shifts per month in the gallery
  • Regularly attending ArtWalk on the second Thursday evening of the month
  • Assisting on a committee such as marketing, website, maintenance, scheduling, curatorial, etc.
  • Attending the monthly General Meeting (first Monday, 6 to 8 pm)
New artists are selected by a jury of existing members. To become a part of Parklane Gallery please fill out this application:

Parklane Gallery Artist Application

[ If you prefer to fill out and mail an application, click here: membership application  (Adobe PDF file).]

Name
Street Address or PO Box
City & Zip
Home Phone
Work Phone
Cell Phone
E-mail
Website
   
Have you had any retail experience
(process bank cards, make change,
fill out receipts)?
What is your medium (oil, watercolor, photography, sculpture, etc.)?
How many hours do you work
on your art as a weekly average?
Where have you exhibited your work
How many completed pieces
of artwork do you have
Please list art associations/societies
that you belong to
What kind of schooling
or training have you had?
Please list three reasons you would like to be in this gallery:
1
2
3
Which artists inspired you?
How long have you been at your art?
Are you able to attend gallery meetings
(first Monday, 6:00-8:000 pm
Are you willing and able
to help with gallery operations
Are you able to work two 4-hour
shifts per month in the gallery?
What days are you available
to work in the gallery
What areas would you
be prepared to work in the gallery?
 
Display and Hanging
Bookkeeping
Computer
Marketing
Maintenance
Membership

   

You will receive a confirmation via email usually within 24 hours


Step Two: Artist's Bio and Digital Photos

Email three digital photos of your work and your artist bio to apply@parklanegallery.com  [or mail a CD with three digital images and your bio]. Write a simple explanation of your pieces, their titles and their mediums. Digital images should be approximately 600 x 900 pixels (or 2x3 inches at 300 DPI). Larey McDaniel has volunteered to take digital photographs of your work for this application or will offer advice on how to do it yourself (425) 827-0162.

If mailing, send your CD to
Jay Levey, Parklane Gallery Membership Chairman
11812 - 239th Ave. NE,  Redmond, WA 98053

You’re done!!!
Questions? 
Jay L
evey (425) 836-5796
or Henk Dawson (425) 868-2659
or email: apply@parklanegallery.com

Terms of Membership:

At the time of joining the gallery, artists are required to sign a six month contract and pay for the following: first and last month’s wall fee ($160), a nonrefundable initiation fee ($100), a refundable key deposit ($20). Also, a $25 Kirkland business license must be purchased. In addition, the gallery takes a low 20% commission on art sold. Everyone works as a sales associate for two 4 hour shifts per month, serves on at least one committee, attends the first Monday of the month gallery meeting and attends the Second Thursday Art Walk at least quarterly. Artwork must be changed each month. Hanging guidelines must be followed. If accepted as a new Parklane co-owner, you will be assigned to help on the Display Coordination committee for the first 2 months. The time you spend working at the gallery and attending the Art Walk will be a good time for you to promote the gallery and yourself. If accepted for membership, you must agree to accept the Gallery Bylaws, which include the above conditions. When you become a member, you can expect the following:1.Your art will be displayed 12 months a year in a professional setting; 2.Your art will be displayed on the internet at parklanegallery.com 3.Your art will be promoted via advertisements and news releases for the Gallery; 4.You will become the “Featured Artist” after a period of time; 5.You will be able to interact with other artists and the art-buying public; 6.You will have access to the Gallery for private showings after hours; 7.The art-buying public will become familiar with your work; 8.You will have space to display greeting cards of your artwork and 9.You will have a business address and phone number.