AFFILIATE CATEGORIES 

A. Galleries 

Requirements:

• track record and an ongoing commitment to presenting a robust program of professionally-curated art exhibitions in a gallery setting, rotating on a monthly or bi-monthly basis;
• track record for investment in marketing your gallery, exhibitions, and artists on your web site, in print, and in other forms such as print media advertising and art fair presence;
• commitment to submitting exhibitions and events to OAM web site;
• regular open hours on a minimum of three days, Thurs–Sat at a minimum;
• location within current geographical boundaries: no further north than 26th street, no farther south than Jack London Square, no further west than Telegraph or Clay, no further east than Webster;
• agreement not to serve alcohol without a license on First Friday from 6-9pm; and
• $200 annual dues.

Benefits:

• Gallery listing on the Oakland Art Murmur web site, with ability to post exhibitions and special events,
• Gallery listing on printed guides with address, hours, and web site.
• Ability to post updates and create events on the OAM Facebook page.
• Opportunities to welcome new audiences to your gallery through the Friends of OAM and Walking Tour programs.
• Opportunities for free press and advertising as they arise and as appropriate.

B. Weekend Galleries

Requirements:

• track record and an ongoing commitment to presenting a robust program of professionally-curated art exhibitions in a gallery setting, rotating on a monthly or bi-monthly basis;
• track record for investment in marketing your gallery, exhibitions, and artists on your web site, in print, and in other forms such as print media advertising and / or art fair presence;
• commitment to submitting exhibitions and events to OAM web site;
• regular open hours on Saturdays from 1–5 at a minimum;
• location within current geographical boundaries: no further north than 26th street, no farther south than Jack London Square, no further west than Telegraph or Clay, no further east than Webster;
• agreement not to serve alcohol without a license on First Friday from 6-9pm; and,
• $200 annual dues.

Benefits:

• Weekend Gallery listing on the Oakland Art Murmur web site with ability to post exhibitions and special events,
• Weekend Gallery listing listing on printed guides with address, hours, and web site;
• ability to post updates and create events on the OAM Facebook page;
• opportunities to welcome new audiences to your gallery through the Friends of OAM program or the Monthly Walking Tour program, and,
• opportunities for free press and advertising as they arise and as appropriate

C. Project Spaces

Requirements:

• track record, and an ongoing commitment to presenting a robust program of at least four ambitious and professionally-curated art exhibitions per year;
• track record for investment in promoting your space, exhibitions, and artists, on your web site and in print;
• invitation or endorsement by an OAM affiliate, Board Member, or member of our Advisory Committee;
• commitment to submitting exhibitions and events to OAM web site, and
• $200 annual dues.

Benefits:

• Project Space listing on the Oakland Art Murmur web site with ability to post exhibitions and special events;
• Project Space listing listing on printed materials only if you have regular open hours;
• Ability to post updates and create events on the OAM Facebook page; and,
• opportunities for free press and advertising as they arise and as appropriate.

D. Affiliated Retailers 

Requirements: 

• track record hanging and selling a consistently rotating display of art in your shop, bar, or cafe;
• track record promoting your art exhibitions, and artists on your web site and in print;
• location within current geographical boundaries: no further north than 26th street, no farther south than Jack London Square, no further west than Telegraph or Clay, no further east than Webster;
• Agreement not to serve alcohol without a license on First Friday from 6-9pm; and,
• $200 annual dues.

Benefits:

• Affiliated Retailer listing on the Oakland Art Murmur web site with ability to post exhibitions and special events;
• name and location identified on printed guides; and,
• ability to post updates and create events on the OAM Facebook page.

APPLICATION PROCESS

1. Carefully read the list of programs above and the requirements, terms and benefits described above.

2. Determine the most appropriate affiliation category for your venue.

3. Download and fill out the attached application and return it by one of the following methods:

a. Scan and email it to director@oaklandartmurmur.org

b. Or fax it to: 510-735-8998

c. Or mail it to: Oakland Art Murmur, 473 25th St, Oakland CA 94612.

4. New member visits: as part of our evaluation of your application, we may send a representative to visit you  at your gallery, see how it is set up, and learn more about your programming.

5. When your application has  been approved, you will receive an invoice for $100 joining fee plus $200 annual dues.

Download the 2013 Oakland Art Murmur Affiliation Application