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How
can I show my artwork at the gallery?
There are numerous ways to exhibit your artwork at Hera Gallery. You can
either become a gallery member, or apply to a juried show. Professional
artists working in any media may apply for gallery membership (applications
are reviewed on a quarterly basis). There are a few different categories
of artist membership, all of which have different benefits and dues. In
order to apply to a juried show, check back to our homepage for information
on upcoming exhibitions.
(Click here to download pdf files with membership
guidelines and an application)
How big
is the gallery?
The exhibition space is 1200 square feet and is partitioned by
a center wall into two spaces. (click here for a downloadable
floor plan in pdf format)
What are the
benefits of becoming a Hera contributor?
Community sponsorship of Hera Gallery/ Hera Educational
Foundation allows Hera to bring high quality artwork to Southern Rhode
Island. Hera relies on private and public funds from individuals and organizations
to present exhibitions and programs that challenge perceptions and enrich
lives. Donors who give $25 or more become Hera members and receive a 10%
discount on purchases of artwork and event fees and exhibition announcements,
newsletters, and mailings.
How can I volunteer?
There are numerous opportunities for you to volunteer at Hera Gallery.
Hera invites artists, donors, and community members interested in the
arts to serve on our Board of Directors, which determines the gallery's
programming, priorities and overall direction during its monthly meetings.
Board members are required to serve on at least one committee, such as
Fundraising, PR, Membership, or Exhibition/Programming, and occasionally
these committees require additional meeting time outside of regular Board
meetings.
Volunteers are often needed to assist us during special events, such as
our annual fundraiser, or to help us to hang exhibitions, send mailings,
re-paint or otherwise maintain the gallery and its grounds, or to advise
the Board on an area of expertise relevant to gallery operations. If you
are interested in volunteering or serving on the Board, please contact
us via email or by phone on (401) 789-1488.
How many exhibitions are there per year?
Hera Gallery currently holds eleven exhibitions per year, and is closed
during the month of January. Each exhibition runs for five weeks and six
weekends. Solo shows by Full Artist Members take place two at a time,
as our gallery space is divided in half.
What other types of
programs are offered?
In conjunction
with exhibitions, Hera Gallery often hosts artist's talks, readings, performances,
as well as workshops, panel discussions, special lectures, and symposia.
As a member of the Historic Downtown Merchants Association as well as
the Chamber of Commerce, we also work with our community to coordinate
with local events. Please check our home page
to view our events calendar.
Where is the gallery located and when is it open?
Hera
is located at 327 Main Street, in Wakefield, RI, which is about 40 minutes
(30 miles) south of Providence and less than 30 minutes from Newport.
(Please click here for directions to the gallery).
Is the gallery open only to women artists?
While
Hera Gallery is proud of its history of nurturing and supporting the careers
of hundreds of female artists, Hera has exhibited the art-works of both
genders since the 1980s. (Please click here to learn more about our history
and mission.)
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