FAQ

Gallery

• What is Fountain House Gallery?

Fountain House Gallery and Studio provides an environment where artists living with mental illness can express their creative visions and exhibit their work. Founded by Fountain House in 2000, the storefront Gallery in Manhattan sells original artworks and collaborates with a wide network of artists, curators and cultural institutions. The Studio, located in Long Island City, is a collaborative workspace that furthers the professional practice of our artists. Embracing artists who are emerging or established, trained or self-taught, Fountain House Gallery cultivates artistic growth, makes a vital contribution to the New York arts community, and challenges the stigma surrounding mental illness.

• When is the gallery open?

Fountain House Gallery is open to the public: 

Monday Closed
Tuesday - 12-6pm
Wednesday - 12-5pm
Thursday - 12-6pm
Friday - 12-6pm
Saturday 1-7pm
Sunday Closed

• Where is the gallery located?

Fountain House Gallery is located in Hell's Kitchen in midtown Manhattan.

Fountain House Gallery
702 Ninth Avenue (at 48th Street)
New York, NY 10019

• How can I reach the gallery with a question?

You can call the gallery at 212-262-2756 or email gallery@fountainhouse.org 

• What is an 'active' gallery member? How can I become 'active?'

In order to submit works to our exhibitions, you must be an “active” member of the Gallery and Studio. As of August 2022, this means you need to volunteer at the Gallery and/or Studio 2 hours per month. We need your support to run the Gallery and Studio and there are many opportunities for you to get involved in. Read through our weekly Community Meeting agendas or contact our Social Practitioner to learn about current volunteer opportunities.

• How do I submit my works for an upcoming show?

Check our current "Call for Works" and please note any deadlines and other pertinent information. 

As of August 2022, in order to submit artwork, you MUST submit your works through our new online submission form. Please visit Call for Works to submit! 

• What are the upcoming call for works?

Please check the "Call for Works" tab.

• How can I sign up to volunteer?

To schedule a shift, please visit: https://fountainhousegallery.youcanbook.me/ OR contact Mary McKevitt at mary.mckevitt@fountainhouse.org. Shifts are 2 hours long. 

• How do I get paid?

All member-artists must fill out a W-9 in order to be paid for their sold works. Please see the "Forms" section for a blank W-9. 

• When will I receive my check?

Expect a 4 week turn-around time for payment. All artists must fill out a W-9 before they can be paid. 

• What is my commission? 

The gallery agrees to pay the artist a commission on all artwork sold for which payment has been received by the gallery in the amount of sixty percent (60%) of the sale price received by the gallery. The framing cost will be included in the sale price and will not be deducted from the 60% the artist receives. The remaining 40% goes back to Fountain House to fund programs that improve health, increase opportunity, and end social and economic isolation for people most impacted by mental illness. All artists must sign our Consignment Agreement Form, found under "Forms." 

• Are my sales reported to the IRS?

If your sales exceed six hundred dollars ($600) in a calendar year, Fountain House provides you with an IRS Form 1099 and relays this information to the IRS. If you have any concerns about this, especially as it related to disability benefits, please contact us. 

• Is my artwork insured?

The gallery has property casualty insurance to cover an amount of no less than eighty percent (80%) of the proposed sales price of the artwork. While the artwork is in the possession of the gallery, the responsibility for its loss or damage shall rest exclusively with the gallery for a period from submission to ninety (90) days after the close of a show or exhibit for which work has been submitted except as to acts of god or other forces not covered by insurance and are found to have been beyond the control of the gallery. Artwork left in the gallery beyond ninety (90) days after the close of a show shall not be covered by insurance carried by the gallery except in those instances where the gallery specifically requests certain artwork to be retained by the gallery for future exhibits or shows. 

• Where can I find artist opportunities such as grants, residencies, and more?

Please visit the "Artist Opportunity" tab, or visit the "Community Meeting" section of this site and see the archived agendas below for past Buzz items and events. NYFA is always a good source for New York-based artists. Please visit: https://www.nyfa.org/opportunities/. 

• How do I apply for an art scholarship?

Art scholarships through Fountain House Gallery and Studio occur twice per year, typically in the spring and fall. Check the "Community Meeting" section to learn about upcoming scholarships. Any questions? Contact Mary McKevitt!

• How can I update my listing and/or bio on Artsy?

Please contact Becky Wilkening at becky.wilkening@fountainhouse.org with any Artsy updates and we can update within 1-2 week(s). Please note that edits are only submitted to Artsy, and some edits take a few months to be approved by Artsy. Please try not to change info too often.

• How can I get my art featured on the Fountain House Gallery Instagram/Facebook?

Tag us @fountainhousegallery and your work may be featured on our Instagram and Facebook stories to our over 5K followers! 

• Are opening and closing receptions free? Can I invite a friend?

Yes, all opening and closing exhibition receptions are free and open to the public. Please feel free to invite your friends and family! 

Studio

• What is Fountain House Studio?

Fountain House Studio is a dedicated studio space in Long Island City that provides member-artists with the resources, training, inspiration, and support they need to succeed in the highly competitive art world. Full-time access to the studio, where free art supplies are available, assists these artists in moving to a new level of creativity, expanding their marketable portfolios, and advancing their efforts to achieve broader name recognition and commercial success. At Fountain House Studio, artists living with mental illness work side by side with others in a collaborative setting that reduces isolation and fosters a supportive community.

Located in the Silks Building, one of the pre-eminent landmarks in Long Island City, the Studio offers individual workspaces to Fountain House Gallery artists on a rotating basis. The space is available to the larger Fountain House community during designated drop-in hours.

• What are the studio's hours?

Monday: Closed
Tuesday: 11am - 7pm
Wednesday: 11am - 7pm
Thursday: 12pm - 8pm
Friday: 11am - 7pm
Saturday: 11am - 7pm
Sunday: Closed

• Where is the studio located?

Fountain House Studio
37-24 24th Street
Suite 012
Long Island City, NY 11101

• How do I get to the studio?

Take the 7, N, W to Queensborough Plaza or take the F train to Queenbridge.

• What is the studio phone number?

(212) 582-0340 x1930

• What courses are held at the studio?

Technique Tuesday - 1pm - 2:30pm

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/78874913267 

Hybrid on Zoom and at Studio

Art History Thursday - 6pm - 7:15pm

https://zoom.us/j/89416285654 

Hybrid on Zoom and at Studio

Artist Talk Fridays - 5pm - 6:30pm

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86217820860 

Hybrid on Zoom and at Studio

Studio One - Wednesdays from 6pm - 8pm

In-person only at Home & Garden at the Fountain House Clubhouse.

Studio Monthly Community Meeting - check agenda or calendar for dates and more info

Monthly Museum Visit - check agenda or calendar for dates and more info

• How can I become an artist-in-residence? 

Please see our Artist-in-Residence Application Form.

• What is the Studio Community Agreement form?

The Studio Community Agreement form can be found under Forms. This ensures that we have a clean, safe and accepting environment for artists to experiment and make art in. 

The Buzz

• What is 'The Buzz'?

The Buzz is a weekly listing of opportunities, events, and announcements for the Fountain House Gallery and Studio community. 

• Where can I find The Buzz?

Please visit the "Community Meeting" section of this site and see the archived agendas below for past Buzz items and events. 

• How do I submit to the Buzz?

Please send news of your outside exhibits, art-related activities, and more to: camille@fountaingallerynyc.com.

NOTE: News items must be received by Tuesday at 3:00pm for inclusion in next day's "Buzz."

General

• What are the COVID-19 vaccination requirements?

To find out where to get a free Covid-19 vaccine visit nyc.gov/vaccinefinder or call: (877) 829-4692. 

• What is the Slack channel for the gallery and studio?

For those of you on Slack, there are a few channels for posting creative content like art and poetry! Check out #artist_talk_and_opportunities and #creative-connections apart from the #galleryandstudio channel.