What is a Friend of Gallery membership?
The Friend of Gallery X membership is perfect for anyone who isn’t an exhibiting artist, but still wants to be a part of the Gallery X community and support its mission. As a Friend of Gallery X you are an important member of one of New Bedford’s oldest continually operating contemporary art galleries. With 3 different tiers there is an option for all of our friends and supporters, each tier receives various benefits similar to Artist members.
How do I join?
To join, fill out a Gallery X Patron membership application, choose your membership tier, and submit it along with your dues payment. Applications can be submitted in person during gallery hours or by email to GalleryXNB@gmail.com. Payments for membership dues can also be processed online through the links below.
Annual Dues & Benefits (non-exhibiting/supporter):
Friend
For 1 named member
- 5% discount on all shop and exhibition purchases
- 25% discount on single day rentals
- Free Gallery X sticker*
- Recognized on our website as a supporter of Gallery X
Patron Individual
For 1 named member
- 10% discount on all shop and exhibition purchases
- 50% discount on single day rentals
- Free Gallery X shirt* & sticker*
- Recognized on our website as a supporter of Gallery X
Family / Organization
Up to 3 named members
- 10% discount on all shop and exhibition purchases
- 50% discount on single day rentals
- Free Gallery X shirt* & sticker* for each named member
- Recognized on our website as a supporter of Gallery X
**All Gallery X memberships run 12 months from the month joined. Members are eligible for any stated benefits during the duration of their membership term and each subsequent membership renewal.
*Gallery X reserves the right to substitute free gift (sticker, shirt, etc.) with item of equal value.
Membership Limitations
- While Friends of Gallery X are welcome to attend the Monthly Members Meetings and partake in discussion they are considered honorary members and are therefore not entitled to a vote, do not count towards meeting quorum, and are ineligible to serve as an officer on the board of directors.
- Because the Gallery X Patron membership is designed for non-artists, the exhibition benefits that Artist Members receive (free submissions, reduced commission, discounts on long term exhibition rentals) do not extend to any tier of patron membership.
Gallery X promotes a mission of cultural outreach through community partnerships, programming, and monthly art exhibits to stimulate artistic awareness in New Bedford and the surrounding communities. We offer a platform for artists, performers, and creatives of all ages, skill levels, and backgrounds a safe, professional space to showcase their talents. Gallery X does not discriminate on the basis of race, age, ethnic background, gender, sexual orientation, disability, or religious beliefs.