Welcome to Gallery 110!  

Congratulations on being selected to join our gallery. Your talent, professionalism, and enthusiasm will enhance our venture and we are thrilled that you have chosen to join us.

Gallery 110 came into existence in 2002 as a collective commercial gallery at 110 South Washington Street in Seattle’s Pioneer Square neighborhood,  owned by George Brandt. In 2007 the gallery artists  began to manage the business and in late 2009 we became a non-profit corporation. We moved to 110 3rd Avenue South at about the same time, opening our first show there in December 2009. 

Dues and fees from members and affiliates cover most, but not all, of the gallery’s basic operating expenses. We have received a small yearly grant from 4 Culture since 2017 and obtain necessary additional funds from donations and proceeds from our yearly juried competition. 

As a collective we depend on the creative and constructive engagement of our artists. You are a co-owner of the business and your contributions of time and talent are important to our success.

FAQs

How should I pay my dues & fees?

Automatic payments from your bank for monthly, quarterly, or yearly dues payments are best. Every bank has its own way of setting these payments up so find out what your bank requires and get the appropriate information  from our Director or gallery treasurer. You may pay via a credit card, check, or PayPal but we will not automatically charge your credit card.  If you want to do that you must make arrangements with the Director. You may not pay for more than 12 months in one year.

The email to use for Paypal is director@gallery110.com. Be sure to include a note explaining what your payment is for. The director will get a notification when funds are received and can transfer them to our bank account and notify the bookkeeper.

How do I get on the exhibition schedule?

The Exhibitions section of this handbook has everything you need to know about getting on the schedule and organizing your exhibition. 

What can I do for the gallery?

What, besides amazing art, are you good at? It may take awhile to find your niche but talking with the director and board members about your other talents and competencies will help them guide you to the gallery tasks that need attention.  

Volunteer to help at receptions (including First Thursday) and special events. Spend time in the gallery helping the director with everyday chores like cleaning up, going to the post office, greeting visitors, and selling art or just to give them a chance to take a break. [Let the director know in advance that you are coming & don't distract them from getting work done.]

Where is everybody?

Check out the Roster and Member and Affiliate Artist Map for information on where our artists are. This is useful if you are looking for someone to carpool with.

Who is in charge?

The Director is the public and press contact for the gallery and maintains the professionalism of the gallery by overseeing all press relations, gallery contracts, and gallery records. The Director oversees gallery artists, operations, and facilities; manages marketing and sales; facilitates internal and external communications; and serves as an advisor to the board. The Director is authorized to sign contracts and other documents on behalf of the gallery and board.

The Board of Directors makes decisions regarding the direction and goals of the gallery as well as overseeing the business operations. They pay attention to gallery artists's interests and ideas as well as problems and misunderstandings with respect to gallery operations. The Board of Directors manages donations, grants, and fund raising activities. 

Who's new? Who's not? 

If you are looking for gallery members with years of G110 experience, this list gives a rough idea how long each artist has been with the gallery. It also lists how long each board member has served on the  board.

Where is the ...?

You should get a tour of the gallery as soon as possible.  Someone from the membership committee will help you set up an appointment with a gallery member or the director for a tour. Expect to learn about:

• Unlocking the door: Ask the director for the code for the key box and a demonstration on how to open it. Step by step instructions here.

• The restroom keys: The keys usually hang near the desk. The restrooms are in the hall, out the back door. The keys for the men's room and the ladies room are exactly the same. There should be a 2nd key on the key ring that will open the gallery's back door from the hall.

• The elevator key: This is a touch fob that tells the elevator you are allowed to use it. It should be on a hook near the desk. Tap it on the sensor and when you get a green light push the button for the floor you want to go to.

• The dumpsters: All of the trash and recycling bins are in the basement. You'll need to use the elevator to get there. After receptions & events you will want to clean up and take out the trash, etc.

• The mailbox: The key for our mailbox usually is hanging on a hook near the desk. Our mailbox is in the TK building foyer, one floor up from the gallery. When you are gallery sitting or assisting the director you may be asked to check for mail.

• Reception and cleaning supplies are in the storage room next to the back door. Bins are labeled with contents and everything should go back to the spot where you found it or to the appropriately labeled shelf. Do not leave things on the work surface in the storage area.

• The gallery sitting notebook should be on or near the desk. This notebook has instructions for opening and closing the gallery and making sales.

What else do I need to know?

Your are responsible for keeping the artwork represented  on your gallery artist's page and records for all artwork consigned to the gallery for sale up to date. Please read Image Upload Instructions: Instructions and requirements for consigning artwork to the Gallery 110 inventory.