Jambalaya Arts Inc. is a 501c3 nonprofit organization.

All proceeds from member rents, events and the business percent of the commission on sales goes right back into the gallery. All of the people that work in the gallery, keep it open, plan events and have kept Jambalaya Arts Inc doors open since 2001 are volunteers. The only payments are to the artists when their art sells or commission on sales.

 

We do not jury members in and anyone with original art is welcome to show at Jambalaya. Our members range from people just starting to create, to seasoned masters of their craft that have been producing for years. The youngest member we've had was 7 when she started and our oldest member well into his 80's.

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ALL ART WORK MUST BE READY TO DISPLAY OR HANG

NO EXCEPTIONS

2D work MUST have hangers attached so it can be easily and hung securely. This also applies to anything you hang yourself. We recommend that all work is presented in either a frame or sleeve (i.e. no loose paper drawings). 

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3D work must be stable and able to be placed on a level surface without falling over or be hung from a secure attached hanging point.

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Jewlery or smaller items should be displayed on racks or displays and not loose on a shelf. 

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Jambalaya Arts Inc. is not responsible for damage to your work if the hangers supplied fail.

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There are several levels of membership ranging from $0 a month to $50 a month. Each tier comes with different structures and responsibilities. All members regardless of membership level are expected to be an active, participating member. 

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For members participating at ALL levels (including the $50 level with no store hours) we request that you are local or travel to the area frequently and visit/participate/attend events/attend meetings or engage in some other way. We are a co-op that operates and functions based on participation of our members, and absent members do not forward our mission or community engagement. See participation definitions below.

 

There is a 3-month probationary period for all new and returning members. We reserve the right to cancel your membership at the end of your 3 month term if some level of participation or engagement, or required levels of participation are not achieved within that time.

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We encourage our members to utilize the gallery space for other things besides showing your art. The space can be available to members to hold classes, workshops, concerts, private shows or...? 

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Membership is month to month and, with notice, you can switch between levels at the start of the next month.

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A member may cancel their membership at any time. Any rents paid at time of cancellation, will not be refunded.

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Membership levels:

$50, we move & set your art, no shop hours required; commission 30% Jambalaya/70% Artist* still requires some level of participation, see above.

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$40, you move & set your art and no shop hours required; commission 30% Jambalaya/70% Artist

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$35, you move & set your art, 4 hours of shop time the month prior; commission 30% Jambalaya/70% Artist

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$20, ADULT STUDENT (18+ and enrolled in college classes) you move & set your art, 20 hours of shop time per month; commission 30% Jambalaya/70% Artist

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$10, JUNIOR ARTISIT (less than 18 years old and enrolled in school) you or your parent/guardian/mentor move & set your art; commission 30% Jambalaya/70% Artist

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$0, you move & set your art in the lowers, 4 hours shop time prior month; commission 40% Jambalaya/60% Artist

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$0, you move & set your art in the lowers, no shop hours required; commission 50% Jambalaya/50% Artist

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Other information:

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Commission on Sales:

10% commission on sales you make any time you are working with the exception of the entire day of Gallery Walk, Art Night or special events. Commission is determined and calculated by making sure your name is on the sales receipt.

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Payouts:

Paid within one week of sale if not sooner, large credit card transactions may take up to 96 hours to clear.

10% commission on sales you make any time you are working with the exception of the entire day of Gallery Walk or Art Night and special events.

 

Participation definitions:

• Set up/Hang your own work*, and within a week of gallery re-set. (approximately every other month). We have screws/nails, drills and ladders for you to use to hang your art.

• Be at Gallery Walk or Art Night 3X a year, MUST attend if you are the featured artist

• Attend at least one Monday night meeting every two months (Mondays from 5:30-6:30 @ Jambalaya)

• One four hour shift per month** (sometime) during these hours (M-W 8am-8pm, Th-Sat 10am-9pm, Sun 10-6pm)

    *not required for $50 memberships​​​

    **not required for $40 & $50 memberships​​​ and 50/50 commission

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Voluntary participation:

• Events or Group activities with other members

• Store hours during open hours with another member

 

Any ideas for changes to the gallery, events or other activities must follow these guidelines:

• Have the support from a board member or other vested member that is willing to help on your project

• A majority vote is needed for approval

• Artist must provide proposal for project to present

• All changes must be brought to the board/Monday meeting/Facebook Members Page for approval

 

If an artist falls behind in rent: back rent is paid with any sales (less commission) until dues are current. It is the artist’s responsibility to change your status if you want to move to a different membership level before the first Friday of each month. If you do not contact us, it will be assumed you want to stay at your current membership level