Artist Members:

An exhibiting member is an artist, who has specialist training in his or her medium (not necessarily in an academic institution), is recognized by his/her peers as an artist, is committed to devoting significant time to the artistic activity and has a history of public presentation.

To be eligible, you must:
1. Complete the Artist Member Application and Jury Process. See links at the right.
  • Submit a completed application with supporting documentation.
  • Submit (by appointment) a minimum of three original artworks with retail prices and 12 images of recent works for jury.
  • Interview with a designated representative of the cooperative.

Artist Membership Requirements
  • Members will purchase at least one share of equity. $250
  • Exhibiting members are required to make a one-year commitment to the Gallery.
  • Each Member will pay an equal share of the expenses on either a biannual or quarterly schedule. (current dues $175 per quarter)
  • Members will contribute equally to the business and operations of the cooperative. This includes but is not limited to serving on committees, staffing the gallery, maintenance and upkeep of cooperative assets, and other duties as determined by the business needs.
  • Exhibiting members are required to conduct themselves in accordance with the spirit and letter of our mission. See values and bylaws.
Artist Membership Benefits
  • Your work displayed in a beautiful, newly renovated gallery space (over 2000-square feet) in downtown Stevens Point.
  • Low, 20% commission (you receive 80% of your retail sales.)
  • Periodic solo or two person exhibitions.
  • Monthly public gallery events and promotions.
  • Member-owner voting rights / eligibility for Co-op’s Board of Directors.
  • Promotion of Members’ work through media advertizing, press releases and radio.
  • A permanent presence on the co-ops webpage with a link to your web page.
  • Revenue from sales paid monthly.
  • Discounts on Co-op sponsored professional development workshops.
  • Members may hold classes and or workshops in the workroom
  • Use of gallery space for private party or meeting (to be scheduled with the events committee chair and Gallery Manager)
  • Co-op E-Newsletter
  • Opportunities to share your creative energies with other artists.

Commission Artists:

The Q Gallery also represents a few select artists who are not currently members of the cooperative. These artists are professionals dedicated to the mission and philosophy of the Q Artists’ Cooperative.
We are not currently accepting additional Commission Artists into the gallery.
Q Artists Cooperative