Parklane is an artist owned gallery which means that as a group, we make the decisions and share the responsibilities.which include:

  • Working two 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)

When you become a Parklane Artist 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.

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

Step One: Online Form

Name

Street Address or PO Box
City & Zip
Home Phone
Work Phone

Cell Phone
E-Mail

Website
 
How did you hear about Parklane Gallery?
Have you had any retail experience
(process credit cards, make change, fill out receipts?
What is your medium?
(oil, watercolor, photography, sculpture, etc.)
How many hours do you spend 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 the gallery:
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Which artists have inspired you?
How long have you been at your art?
Are you able to attend gallery meetings?
(first Monday, 6:00 to 8:00 pm

Are you willing and able to help with gallery operations
Are you able to work two four 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 & Hanging
Bookkeeping
Computer
Marketing
Maintenance
Membership

Comments/Questions

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).

If mailing, send your CD to:
Membership Chairman
Parklane Gallery
130 Park Lane
Kirkland, WA 98033

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 ($170), a nonrefundable initiation fee ($100), a refundable key deposit ($20). Also, a $50 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.

By pressing the "Submit" link below,
you are agreeing to the terms of membership.