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Memberships

The Exhibit is a membership cooperative Gallery of Art and Events, a collaborative space to better support the greater good of all.

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What are Co-Op Memberships?

Thank you for your interest in The Exhibit, Gallery of Art & Events. This information is for professional artists who are interested in becoming active members of our gallery under one of our Membership Tiers. Our gallery is artist-operated and focuses on the quality of artworks, unique inventory, and exquisite presentations.

See Membership Agreement

Gallery Hours of Operation

Regular business hours are Monday - Saturday 12:00pm to 6:00pm, except Wednesdays 3pm-8pm and special event times vary. This schedule may change, depending on demand and availability of artists in the membership. Updated hours will be shown on the home page of our website. Special Gazebo Event hours are flexible.

How this gallery works

A member/cooperative gallery of Art and Events. A collaborative space to better support the greater good of all. A member artist is involved in the day-to-day operations of the gallery. What makes this gallery look amazingly attractive and most of all, successful, is the hard work, creativity, teamwork and resilience of every member. Active participation by all members is essential to the daily operations and sustainability of our gallery. Under our Membership Tiers, artists are required to contribute to the LLC and promote theirs and other artists' works accordingly.

Potential artist applicants

Must submit a completed application online along with a non-refundable fee of $5 payable to The Exhibit, LLC. There is no limit in the number of images or information submitted with the application. These images should be emailed to theexhibitgallery@gmail.com in JPEG format, once the printed and signed application is submitted.

What we ask of our committee members

Memberships in The Exhibit’s CO-OP is a privilege and as such, it involves certain expectations and responsibilities. The gallery is a wonderful place to highlight and sell your work year-round, but members must never forget that the expectations keep the business running. All members, regardless of the tier selected, must help with the committee’s mission and vision statements, engage and be a team player.

Working artist members

Must work their scheduled days, on a full shift. (A full shift is defined as: starting/opening at 12:00PM and ending/closing at 5:00PM.) Every artist is responsible to find coverage or switch with another artist, whenever they are unable to cover their scheduled day(s). Complying with scheduled shifts is the responsibility of each Working Member.

Mission Statement

To foster a collaborative, supportive, and economically empowering environment for artists by providing accessible exhibition space, shared resources, and community engagement opportunities.

Vision Statement

To become the premier artist-run gallery and creative hub in Pāhoa, known for innovation, collaboration, and cultural impact.

$50 a year

Contribute to gallery operations 1-4 days per month on a committee.

$100 a year

For members who prefer not to contribute to a committee.

Artist membership terms

  • Artist membership is required. The current membership rate is $50 a year.
  • Receives full membership benefits and 50% of their art sales.
  • Artist members contribute to gallery operations 1-4 days per month.
  • Artists who do not want to contribute to the committees pay $100 a year, and receive full membership benefits and 50% of their art sales.
  • Artists who do not contribute to the gallery and have an unpaid membership fee forfeit their benefits, are asked to retrieve their artwork and/or owe a payable commission of 25% from their sales.
  • New artist applicants must submit their proposals on the website with a $5 artist application fee.

Patron membership benefits

Art and community

Contribute to art and community in Pahoa. Be part of the great circle of abundance.

Access

Members can book event space and receive admission to special paid exhibitions and member-only events.

BYOB

Adult members can BYOB. This disclosure ensures compliance with local laws. Strictly for guests 21 or older. Alcohol brought in is for personal use, not for sharing or selling.

Booking event space

Members can book event space. A $20 non-refundable booking fee is required. Gazebo facility rental prices vary per event, and can also be arranged as a percentage of admission fees for certain circumstances. Maximum occupancy 30. Access to electricity, restroom, covered lanai and gazebo, through the side gate. A liability release contract must be signed.

Discounts

5% off all purchases under $100, or 10% off purchases above that.

Networking

Opportunities to connect with artists, curators and fellow art enthusiasts.

Collectors Club rewards

Receive perks from each purchase, plus a birthday gift.