Wanted: New Local Artists! *Are you a Tacoma area artist who would like to show your work at a retail location? We have openings at the 253 Collective Gallery.* *If you are interested in showing and selling your work to the local community, consider joining the collective.* *The commitments and benefits of joining are:* Commitments - Contribute a monthly membership fee ($30 per month) - Work one Saturday a month to staff the gallery and shop - Attend a monthly meeting - Become a licensed art business, if not already - Help promote the 253 Collective by doing another assigned task each month Benefits - Commission-free sales! - Reasonable monthly fee/lease. (currently $30.00 a month) - Have your art featured on our website - Have your art displayed at the 253 Collective Gallery - Use the retail shop and office space to meet clients - Hold exhibits and special sales events - Have the opportunity to work with local businesses and get to know the local art community - Network with other artists *To be considered for a 253 Collective membership,* *send five samples of your work to* * 253Collective@gmail.com <253Collective@gmail.com>. * *The work should represent the type of art you plan to sell at the gallery.* -- *www.253Collective.com <http://www.253Collective.com>* *1901 S. Jefferson St.* *(across from The Swiss, on the UWT Campus)* *253 Collective Gallery* *A Cooperative Space for Local Artists!*