Join the Guild
The Artisans' Guild is a not-for-profit artists' cooperative based in Oneonta, NY. Our shop specializes in handcrafted items made by local/regional artists and craftspeople (within about an 80-mile radius). We usually have 48–50 members.
Our goals include providing local artists with a Main Street venue to sell their work, giving local folks and tourists a place where they can admire and purchase regionally handcrafted art, and helping contribute to the revival of downtown Oneonta.
Membership
Members of the Guild contribute $52/month to the costs of running the store and put in four hours/month behind the counter (these hours are increased during peak times such as summer and December). Members receive 85% of the revenue from the sale of their items; the Guild receives 15% for expenses. Artists may vote on major issues impacting the Guild.
Incoming members are asked to give a $100 deposit, which is returned when the member leaves the Guild, provided that the member has given two months' notice and is current on all their obligations.
Artists are responsible for their displays, and are largely free to organize them according to their vision. The manager gives final approval of the arrangement of the artists' displays.
How to Join
An artist interested in joining the Artisans' Guild must prepare a biography, contact details, and a sample of their work (5–6 pieces) for review by the jurying committee. The artist should include only items similar to those expected to be placed in the store, and prices must accompany each piece. The pieces should be display-ready (pictures matted or framed, for example).
Acceptance is based on a number of criteria:
Stop by and talk with the artist on duty or email us if you have any questions.
Our goals include providing local artists with a Main Street venue to sell their work, giving local folks and tourists a place where they can admire and purchase regionally handcrafted art, and helping contribute to the revival of downtown Oneonta.
Membership
Members of the Guild contribute $52/month to the costs of running the store and put in four hours/month behind the counter (these hours are increased during peak times such as summer and December). Members receive 85% of the revenue from the sale of their items; the Guild receives 15% for expenses. Artists may vote on major issues impacting the Guild.
Incoming members are asked to give a $100 deposit, which is returned when the member leaves the Guild, provided that the member has given two months' notice and is current on all their obligations.
Artists are responsible for their displays, and are largely free to organize them according to their vision. The manager gives final approval of the arrangement of the artists' displays.
How to Join
An artist interested in joining the Artisans' Guild must prepare a biography, contact details, and a sample of their work (5–6 pieces) for review by the jurying committee. The artist should include only items similar to those expected to be placed in the store, and prices must accompany each piece. The pieces should be display-ready (pictures matted or framed, for example).
Acceptance is based on a number of criteria:
- Quality of the work, and whether it duplicates items already in the shop
- Availability of space
- Ability of the artist to work well as a member of a cooperative
Stop by and talk with the artist on duty or email us if you have any questions.