Space Usage

Small, but mighty.

The physical space will serve as:

• GALLERY: Rotating exhibitions showcasing member work and invited guest artists.
• CLASSROOM: A space to teach and learn for both members as well as outside instructors.
• STOREFRONT: Weekend store sales, occasional and thematic pop-up markets featuring art, zines, fashion, jewelry, and other hand-crafted pieces.
• COMMUNITY EVENTS: Music, city-wide celebrations, small retail pop-ups, and more.
• MEETING SPACE: Communal projects, shared materials, and equipment for monthly member art nights. Outside help groups. Mutual aid.

We are diligently searching for and viewing spaces, applying for grants, saving, gathering members to strengthen our fortitude, and toying with the notion of crowdfunding.

We believe what we’re forming is important, needed, and deserves a space to thrive.

Cost

$50/month. Period.

ATTENTION: Currently we exist in the ethers— that is to say, we lack a physical space— using pop-ups as our way of gathering and working together. Until we have established ourselves in a brick and mortar, we do not collect dues.

What this monthly fee covers:

• CRITICAL EXPERIENCE: Rotating member positions that give each artist critical experience 
• $10 TABLE FEES: H.E.X. sponsored external markets (in-house markets reserved for external artists unless there are unfilled spots)
• STOREFRONT: Automatic inclusion to sell retail in the storefront (open on weekends and some weekdays as according to member availability)
• STUDIO TIME: Partake in monthly collaborative studio events
• COMMUNITY MATERIALS: Shared access to community materials, tools, collective knowledge
• COLLABORATION: Collaborate as a collective to gain access to larger markets as a collective
• DISCOUNTS: Discounts with select neighboring businesses partnering with H.E.X.
• BOOK SPACE: Book your own event for a discounted $25/hr. as the calendar allows
• TEACH & EARN: Opportunity to set your own pricing and keep your earnings (just rent the room)
  
• SOLO GALLERY SHOW: Every artist featured in rotation once a year for their own solo event (if desired—no pressure!) Limited wall space in gallery during the year for painters.
• 3 GROUP GALLERY SHOWS PER YEAR: No entry fee for members. 
• 0% COMMISSION: No commission fees taken. Ever. Not on store sales, Not on gallery sales. Period.
• FIRST ACCESS: Priority access to limited classroom spots taught by outside artists for a discount
• FREE ADMISSION TO ALL MUSIC EVENTS. PERIOD.
  
• EXPANDED REACH: Expand your clientele, social reach, and advertisement through collaborative promotion with the collective and through collective members
  
• MEMBER VETTING: Vet members together ensure a safe environment, shared positive energy, and accountability to one another and the space
• VOICE: Decision-making opportunities in collective events and decisions
• And, per Andy's request — occasional cute soup parties

Are you ready to join?

Please review the following sections before filling out an application:

• Who is H.E.X.?

• Organizational Structure
  

Before completing an application, please have the following materials ready:

1. Current Artist Resume with Artist Bio
2. Headshot
3. Promotional Photos of Art