*Urban Alchemy* We are looking Artists who create upscale fine art and home decor using ceramics, wood, or blown glass as a medium. The mission of *Urban Alchemy* is to feature local artists' works in a fresh, urban setting. We carry unique fine art, handmade goods and home décor. We have two levels of membership available: *Premium Membership includes:* - Wall and Floor space (shelf) - up to 30 prints on the floor (as well as up to 50 cards) - up to 8 pieces on the wall (this varies with the size of the pieces, but up to 8 if the piece were about 16x20") - eligibility to participate as Artist of the Month w/ an option of window installation that month (as well as have an artist opening that month) - $300 for a 3 month contract ($100 per month) - 70/30 commission split (70% to artist) *Basic Membership includes:* - Floor space (shelf) - up to 15 prints (as well as up to 25 cards) - shelf space measuring 1.5x2 feet - shelf pieces must fit inside the shelf size restrictions - $105 for a 3 month contract ($35 a month) - 70/30 commission split (70% to artist) . C*ontracts are for three months*, and may be renewed every three months as desired. *what the artist gets*: premium wall space in a great location, advertising and promotion, and a warm, engaging professional talking your work up to the customers. *what you don't get*: hassle. there are no meetings to attend, no having to work in the gallery, no hanging dates, no commitment other than to make sure the gallery has enough of your work to display. (if you don't have work to replace the sold pieces or can't get in right away to drop off new stuff, items will be rearranged on the walls to cover the space so the gallery will look nice until you have a chance to bring something in.) I suspect some people are thinking, "why should I have to pay anything to hang my stuff in a gallery?" As you know, most galleries don't last very long in Tacoma.(or anywhere else for that matter.) The money from the artist fees goes directly to paying rent and paying staff to be there in the store effectively promoting your work and dreaming up great ideas to get people into the gallery. The artist fees stabilize the business, making it much more likely that it will have a long life. Long life means that artists have a chance to develop clientele and grow their business. If you are interested in being a vendor at Urban Alchemy, Email: urbanalchemystore@gmail.com -- *Therese Tucker* *Art Director * *Urban Alchemy* *www.UrbanAlchemyTacoma.com <http://www.urbanalchemytacoma.com> * * *