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Frequently
Asked Questions
How
can I show my artwork at the gallery?There are many types of opportunities for artists to exhibit at Hera. Professional working artists working in any media may apply
for gallery membership and applications are reviewed quarterly.
There are two categories of artist membership, Full and Associate,
which have different benefits and dues. Download membership
guidelines and an application in pdf format.How big
is the gallery?The exhibition
space is 1200 square feet and is partitioned by a center wall into
two spaces. What
are the benefits of becoming a Hera contributor?Sponsorship
of Hera Gallery/ Hera Educational Foundation allows community
members 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 our perceptions
and enrich our lives.Donors
who give $25 or more become Hera members and receive:
- a 10% discount
on purchases of artwork and event fees
- exhibition
announcements, newsletters, and mailings
- access to
our Boston Museum of Art pass, which may be signed out
Donors
may send a check made out to Hera Educational Foundation to: Hera
Gallery/HEF, 327 Main Street/PO Box 336, Wakefield, RI 02880-0336Back
to TopHow can
I volunteer?Hera has numerous volunteer opportunitiesThe Hera community invites donors, artists and others
interested in the arts to serve on our Board, which determines the
gallery's programming, priorities and overall direction during its
monthly meetings. Members have the are required to serve on at least
one committee, such as Fundraising, PR, Membership, or Exhibition/Programming,
and occasionally these committees meet either in person or by phone.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, (401) 789-1488.Back
to TopHow many
exhibitions are there per year and what other types of programs
are offered?Hera currently
holds eleven exhibitions per year in eight time slots, 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 space is divided in half. In conjunction
with
exhibitions, Hera often hosts artist's talks, readings or performances,
as well as workshops, special lectures or 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 see our calendar for details.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.
You can find directions to the gallery on the contact
us page.Back
to TopIs
the gallery open only to women artists?While we are
proud of our tradition of supporting and nurturing the careers of
hundreds of women artists, Hera has exhibited the works of artists
of both genders since the 1980s. For more information on our History
and Mission, please see About
Us.
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