Are You an Artist Looking for a Home?
Whether you are an artist or an arts enthusiast, there are
several ways to get involved with Loon Country Arts.
Become a full Working Artist Member: Working artists undergo a jurying process and pay a jurying fee, pay rent and a 20% commission on all items sold, and sign a lease. Furthermore, they work 2-3 days per month, serve on at least one committee and must prioritize attendance at monthly meetings. Working artists receive 10% off on all purchases, a $5 discount on individual class fees, and may use the gallery space to teach classes at a reduced rate.
Become a Non-working Artist Member plan: Non-working artists undergo a jurying process and pay a jurying fee, pay rent and a 20% commission on all items sold, and sign a lease. They have no work, meeting or committee requirements. Non-working artists receive 10% off on all purchases, a $5 discount on individual class fees, and may use the gallery space to teach classes at a reduced rate.
Become a Friend of the Gallery: You pay an annual $50 membership fee, receive a 10% discount on individual class fees, a $5 discount on individual class fees, and are invited to members-only events and may use the gallery space to teach classes at a reduced rate. "Friends" with time on their hands and a big heart may want to be trained to help run the gift shop or offer special expertise in marketing, web design, etc. as a way to help the gallery get bigger and better.
Become a Jr. Friend of the Gallery: This is open to young people under the age of 18) who want to be involved with the arts. Pay an annual $25 membership fee and receive a 10% discount on all purchases, a $5 discount on individual class fees, and be invited to participate in members-only events.
Donate: The gallery welcomes any donations to help support the community arts programs we offer.
Loon Country Arts Showcase Program
Loon Country Arts is a non-profit, artist run gallery for artists in Bemidji and the surrounding area. Loon Country Arts is dedicated to assisting emerging and established artists, promoting the fine arts, and benefitting the greater Bemidji community and the downtown business district. Loon Country Arts is currently seeking pottery and sculpture artists to display in our gallery.
Through the Showcase Artist Program, area artists who are not members of Loon Country Arts are given the opportunity to display and sell their work for a period of 1 month and interact with the public during a special open house promotion on the second Saturday of each month.
Participation in the Showcase Artist Program
encourages growth,
builds confidence,
and provides public exposure for local artists
while emphasizing individuality and variety.
Through the Showcase Artist Program, area artists who are not members of Loon Country Arts are given the opportunity to display and sell their work for a period of 1 month and interact with the public during a special open house promotion on the second Saturday of each month.
Participation in the Showcase Artist Program
encourages growth,
builds confidence,
and provides public exposure for local artists
while emphasizing individuality and variety.
Artists can find a support system through their interaction with Loon Country Arts members and the Bemidji Area community. Emerging artists can learn from other artists and can gain experience by exhibiting their work.
There is no fee to use the Showcase opportunity at Loon Country Arts; however, Loon Country Arts receives a 20% commission on all works sold while in the gallery. You need to provide Loon Country Arts with your sales tax number if any items are going to be for sale.
There is no fee to use the Showcase opportunity at Loon Country Arts; however, Loon Country Arts receives a 20% commission on all works sold while in the gallery. You need to provide Loon Country Arts with your sales tax number if any items are going to be for sale.
