NEW MEMBER APPLICATION

Zero Space Collective Application

Zero Space Collective is currently accepting applications for new members! We are looking for active contemporary artists who are motivated to forward the mission of Zero Space. Do you want to help us make space for underrepresented artists? Apply to join us!

Application questions are listed below and are also available to download. Once you feel confident in your answers, hit the “Apply” button and send us your thoughts!

Applications will remain open until: May 15, 2025

New Member Application Questions:

  1. Are you currently enrolled in a degree-granting program or planning to enroll within the near future? If so, what is the program and how do you foresee this affecting your participation in the collective?

  2. What is your background in art? Education, self taught, workshops, family influence. Tell us what you think is important. (300 words max)

  3. What is your ideal future in art?  (300 words max)

  4. Please tell us a little about your art practice.  (300 words max)

  5. What materials and processes do you use?

  6. Briefly describe, if any, curatorial or exhibition experience you may have?  (100 words max)

  7. What experience do you have working in groups?  (100 words max)

  8. We all play several roles in the collective to keep it running, and we each contribute to every decision.  What practical skills do you possess?  How can you contribute?  (300 words max)

  9. Can you commit to regularly posting on our IG page and other marketing/community building efforts?

  10. Can you commit to monthly member meetings?

  11. Below are some examples of roles and tasks. Please check all you have experience with and would be interested in doing. Click all that apply.

    1. Exhibition applications

    2. Grant applications

    3. Exhibition documentation

    4. Photography/photo-editing

    5. Videography/video editing

    6. Art handling (packing/crating/shipping)

    7. Gallery installation & maintenance

    8. Matting and framing

    9. Presentation development

    10. Public speaking/publicity

    11. Budgeting

    12. Accounting

    13. Fundraising

    14. Marketing/social media

    15. Networking

    16. Curating

    17. Hosting virtual events

    18. Facilitating a workshop

    19. Merch design/graphic design

    20. Merch production

    21. Wood-working

    22. Metal-working

    23. Digital media

  12. These roles are currently especially needed. Check any/all experience you have relevant to the following roles:

    1. Members who are financially and mathematically skilled. (Well organized, practical, logical, and good with numbers)

    2. Members who are well written/spoken, well organized, and willing to take meeting minutes, stay on top of goals, and organize spreadsheets and scheduling

    3. Members who have marketing skills, are well spoken/written, and willing to reach out to news platforms, publicists, etc. to help us market ourselves

    4. Members who are interested in curating exhibitions, writing about or reviewing exhibitions, or have ideas to expand our platform

  13. Why do you want to join Zero Space Collective?

  14. What should an artist collective look like?

  15. Tell us about the importance of equity.

Feedback

  1. How could we have made this application more accessible and/or inviting for you?

  2. What questions do you wish we had asked or not asked?