About Us

Thank you for your interest in joining the ShenArts Artist Cooperative (SAC) art gallery. Memberships are open to practicing artists and fine-crafts persons living and working in the Shenandoah Valley. 2D fine art, textile art, mixed media and 3D fine crafts artisans are all encouraged to apply.*

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Our Membership Committee will be taking several factors into consideration when jurying artists. Jury evaluation will prioritize artistic merit, marketability, gallery fit, and professionalism.

 

As a cooperative gallery, we also put a high value on artists who are willing to be active members with skill sets that can contribute to the success of the gallery and its artists. Our application includes questions about your availability, experience and skills to help us with our planning for the operation of the gallery.

 

SAC’s mission is to nurture artistic expression and community--and to promote mutual growth and the sharing of resources. SAC is committed to representing the full spectrum of the Shenandoah Valley community. We encourage artists of color, LGBTQIA+ artists, young emerging artists and underrepresented artists to apply.

 

SAC also offers a scholarship program to assist in this endeavor.