Highwire Gallery is actively seeking artists across multiple disciplines including, but not limited to, painting, drawing, printmaking, sculpture, installation, performance, and digital media. We are looking for vibrant new members in any stage of their career who are flexible, motivated and dedicated to their work and to being a part of this artist run co-operative gallery.

Highwire members are given the opportunity to exhibit their work once every 18 months in 2 person exhibitions, as well as participate in at least 2 group shows per year.

Please send your Artists Statement, Bio, and 3-5 images (JPGs or a link to your website or other web based images) to highwiregallery@gmail.com. 

After your information has been reviewed, you may be invited to meet the members and show your work. We will invite you to bring a selection of original works to the gallery where you will have the opportunity to meet our members, discuss yourself and your work.

MEMBERSHIP BENEFITS

• 2 person exhibition every 18 months

• A minimum of 2 group exhibitions per year

• 0% commission on sales

• Access to exhibition opportunities and calls for entry

• Experience with gallery preparation and arts administration

MEMBERSHIP RESPONSIBILITES

• $150 initiation fee

• $65 monthly dues

• One day a month of gallery staffing

• Five hours of gallery-related work each calendar quarter

• Attendance at membership meetings

• Attendance at artist membership reviews

ELIGIBILITY

• Applicants must live within a 50 mile radius of Philadelphia and cannot be presently enrolled in any undergraduate programs.

CONTACT

Highwire Gallery

2040 Frankford Avenue

Philadelphia, PA 19125

215.426.2685

highwiregallery@gmail.com