All About TAG Gallery Memberships and Artist Representation 2027
The Artists Gallery annually welcomes qualified artists to its community. Member artists gain access to TAG’s dynamic exhibition spaces, community programing, marketing materials and networking events. Located in the heart of Los Angeles, TAG is different. We are a gallery founded and funded by member artists, for artists. This model allows us to offer unique benefits to artists, including solo gallery exhibitions, numerous group shows, art community engagement, advertising, artist promotion, and the ability to experiment and display new works in a beautiful, creative space.
To apply for consideration as a TAG Member, please fill out the application form on the website and select the Membership Plan you feel fits your artistic needs. Current Members will receive separate communication and will have first right of refusal on solo opening positions in the coming year. If you are selected to be a TAG Member it is important to sign up early to reserve your solo show space and time. Each TAG membership is subject to a $500 non-refundable commitment / set-up fee upon acceptance.
We look forward to your application. If you have questions or would like more information, please feel free to contact TAG. Please note that fees for each Membership Plan is subject to change.
We look forward to hearing from you!
Memberships with Voting Privilege
Full TAG Member - Full Solo
Maximum 32 Members
Entitled to one (1) solo gallery show/year
This is the traditional TAG Membership. It is the most comprehensive membership offering full rights to one solo show in the North Gallery, East Gallery or West Gallery, entry to all group shows, TAG online shows (excluding those on Café), and curated shows. You will be a full, participating member of the TAG art community with all voting Member rights and all TAG benefits. All Member representation by TAG Gallery, will include artist’s work on the TAG online inventory, a presence on the TAG website, participation in events, workshops, speaker events and promotion and marketing by TAG for all Members during shows. A full membership also provides the opportunity to curate an exhibition (TAG Curates) upon approval from the Board. New Option: Family Member addition (immediate family member only) may be added to this level for an additional $600 after the family member is approved by the gallery board.
Fee: $3750 + 35% commission on all sales; 15 hours volunteering or $300 opt-out for the year.
$500 non-refundable deposit due on September 1, 2026, for returning members (Note: due Upon Acceptance for New Members). Schedule of payments: $270.83 Billed monthly starting December 1, 2026. TAG Atelier Member / Half-Solo Show (In select galleries: SW, SE, 1/2 East)
Solo Show Membership - Southwest or Southeast Galleries
Maximum 24 Members
In this membership level, artists are entitled to one (1) show in the Southeast Gallery, or the Southwest Gallery.
Fee: $3000 + 35% commission on all sales; 15 hours volunteering or $300 opt-out for the year.
$500 non-refundable deposit due on September 1, 2026, for returning members. (Note: due Upon acceptance for new members.) Schedule of payments: $208 Billed monthly starting December 1, 2026.
Entitled to one (1) show in South West Gallery, or South West Gallery, or one half of East Gallery
Half-Solo Show Membership - East Gallery: East Wall and South Wall
In this membership level, artists are entitled to one (1) show in the East Gallery exhibiting on the East and South walls.
Fee: $2500 per member + 35% commission on all sales; 15 hours volunteering or $300 opt-out for the year.
$500 non-refundable deposit due on September 1, 2026, for returning members. (Note: due Upon acceptance for new members.) Schedule of payments: $166.65 Billed monthly starting December 1, 2026.
Half-Solo Show Membership - East Gallery: West Wall Only
In this membership level, artists are entitled to one (1) show in the East Gallery exhibiting on the West wall only.
Fee: $2250 per member + 35% commission on all sales; 15 hours volunteering or $300 opt-out for the year.
$500 non-refundable deposit due on September 1, 2026, for returning members. (Note: due Upon acceptance for new members.) Schedule of payments: $145.83 Billed monthly starting December 1, 2026.
Sculpture Member
Maximum 6 Members
Entitled to one (1) solo show on the floor space only, in the North Gallery (or other galleries based on the artist’s request) galleries based on Artist request). This Membership is designed specifically for sculpture and free-standing artwork. Each Sculpture Member will be coordinated with Board approval to secure space and create visual harmony with the artist who is exhibiting wall-art in the same gallery.
Fee: $2250 + 35% commission on all sales; 15 hours volunteering or $300 opt-out for the year.
$500 non-refundable deposit due on September 1, 2026, for returning members, (Note: Upon acceptance for new members.) Schedule of payments: $145.83 Billed monthly starting December 1, 2026
Lazarus Gallery Membership
10 Members
In this membership level, artists are entitled to one (1) show in the upstairs Lazarus Gallery. The Lazarus Gallery offers a "private showroom" experience that is slightly less in wall space than a Half Solo show.
Fee: $1750 per member + 35% commission on all sales; 15 hours volunteering or $300 opt-out for the year.
$500 non- refundable deposit due on September 1, 2026, for returning members, (Note: due Upon acceptance for new members.) Schedule of Payments: $104 Billed monthly starting December 1, 2026.
Associate Membership
Max. 40 Members 2027
In this membership level, artists are entitled to 10 TAG Artist Group Shows. This is often an ideal starting point for artists building a body of work. This level gets a artist engaged in the TAG community.
Fee: $1350 + 35% commission on all sales; 15 hours volunteering or or $300 opt-out for the year.
A $500 non-refundable deposit due on September 1, 2026, for returning members, (Note: New Members deposit is due Upon Acceptance.) Schedule of Payments: $71 Billed monthly starting December 1, 2026. Associate Member
This is often an ideal starting point for artists building a body of work. This level gets a qualified artist engaged in the TAG community and gets them involved in approximately ten group shows, and other events of the gallery. Associate Members have all other full member benefits, including ability to step-up into a solo show at new member fee, should space become available. (See Full Member benefits) Fee may be prorated for late in year acceptance.
Honorary Member
The board may nominate any existing or past TAG Member as an Honorary Member. This is a voting membership and receives all full TAG Member benefits. Volunteer hours not required.
Fee: TBD + 35% commission on all sales
Other Membership Levels - Non-Voting
TAG Virtual (VTAG) Membership
This membership level is designed for artists looking for TAG representation, and a robust online/virtual gallery experience. This is a great, low-cost entry point into the TAG gallery experience and once accepted can be upgraded to other membership levels offering solo show exhibitions. Each TAG Virtual Member will have TAG representation, artist profile, and artist shop. New Members accepted Monthly. No Volunteer hours required.
Fee: One-time payment of $250 plus $25 processing fee (Upon acceptance) + 35% commission on all sales.
TAG Virtual Plus (VTAG+) Membership
Includes all VTAG benefits PLUS your artwork rotating on large video monitors within the TAG Gallery. New Members accepted Monthly. No Volunteer hours required.
Fee: One-time payment of $500 for non-Members, plus $50 processing fee + 35% commission on all sales. $250 upgrade for voting memberships.
Association/Group Membership
Max. 5 Associations/Groups
TAG offers allied art industry associations and groups a special Association/Group Membership that allows them to select qualified artists from within their associations/groups to exhibit and be part of the TAG artist community. This is a non-voting membership. Association group special programs will be reviewed by the board.
Fee: $4450 per Association/Group + 35% commission on all sales. Volunteer hours not required.
$500 Non-Refundable Deposit due September 1, 2026 (Note: Upon acceptance for new association/group members). Schedule of Payments: $329 Billed monthly starting December 1, 2026.
Junior Member (Qualified 18 - 25 years of age)
Maximum 4 Members
This is designed for artists at the beginning of their careers (ages 18-25) and are discovered and mentored by TAG Member artists. Each Junior Member will be approved by the Board or designated Committee members. A separate program for these gifted artists may be developed separately. Junior Members can participate in two (2) group shows, plus online show entries. These are non-voting memberships. They include gallery representation and other benefits that will promote and assist in these Members’ professional artistic growth. If deemed suitable, Members and donors can step-up Junior Members by funding solo/half solo shows.
Fee: $300 per Junior Member + 35% commission on all sales. Schedule of Payments: $300 due upon acceptance
Recitals & Other Agreement Information
1. The Membership of the Corporation has approved Member for membership in the Corporation for a one- year term beginning January 1, 2027, and ending December 31, 2027, (the “Term”) subject to the terms and conditions set forth in the corporation’s Bylaws (“Bylaws”) and the terms and conditions set forth herein.
2. Member desires to become a member in the Corporation on the terms and conditions set forth in the Bylaws and those terms and conditions set forth herein.
Agreement
1. Member hereby agrees to accept membership in the Corporation for the Term, subject to the terms and conditions set forth in the Bylaws and the additional terms and conditions set forth in this agreement.
2. The annual membership fee is based on the Membership Level selected by the existing or approved new Member as stated in the 2027 Membership Plan with Fee Structure.
3. All deposits, payment due dates, late fees, and commission rates are listed in the 2027 Membership Plan with Fee Structure.
4. Members recognize that these dues are subject to increase at the discretion of the Board of Directors, in accordance with the Bylaws and membership at large, and that depending on the needs of the Corporation, additional dues may be assessed. Members agree to pay annual dues to the Corporation in a timely fashion. At the discretion of the Board, other payment plans may be arranged. The preferred methods of payment for membership dues and other fees is by Zelle, Credit Card, check, or similar online payment system. If Members pay fees by credit card but must add 3.5% to cover credit card fees.
5. All TAG Members agree to volunteer a minimum of fifteen (15) hours for TAG, including three (3) hours working at receptions, during the year. Members have the option of opting out of volunteer work by paying a one-time fee of $ $300. Association Memberships, VTAG and VTAG+ memberships do not have to volunteer. Members will attend a minimum of seven (7) General Membership meetings, actively participate in at least one committee and help with the Juried Events, such as the Made In USA, Angel Open, Lazarus Award, or other events/exhibitions.
6. The parties agree that if Member fails to perform any of the Member’s obligations, the Board of Directors may suspend or terminate Member’s membership in the corporation subject to Member’s opportunity to a notice and hearing in accordance with the By Laws. If Member fails to pay any monies Member owes the Corporation by virtue of this membership, Corporation may notify Members, suspend the Member’s rights to exhibit and charge Member interest at the rate of 12% per annum and all costs the Corporation incurs in collecting these amounts, including but not limited to attorney’s fees, whether or not any action is filed or any judgment in any such action is obtained. For purposes of this Agreement, jurisdiction and venue are deemed to be Los Angeles, CA. Member acknowledges that any suspension or termination of membership shall not release Member from any obligation to pay the Corporation any monies Member owes the Corporation, specifically including but not limited to any unpaid dues for the year to which this agreement applies.
7. By virtue of the Member’s membership in the Corporation, Member shall have all rights and privileges of membership as described in the Bylaws, including the right to vote in matters which require membership approval, and as described in selected Membership Plan. Note that certain levels of membership do not include voting rights. In addition, during the Term, Members shall be entitled to participate as an exhibitor of artwork as provided in the By Laws of the Corporation and selected Membership Plan.
8. Member agrees to remit to the Corporation (or the Corporation may deduct from any payments due the Member) a commission of 35% (depending on Membership) of the gross revenues generated by the sales of any of the Member’s work in the Gallery or by or through the Corporation.
9. The parties agree that any artwork which a Member creates during the Term shall remain the property of the Member, and that the Corporation shall have no claim of ownership to this artwork. The Corporation shall insure Member’s artwork during the period of time when the Member exhibits this artwork at the Gallery. Accordingly, Member hereby releases the Corporation and all of its directors, officers, members, employees, agents, and attorneys (collectively, “Agents”) and each of them from any claims, rights, causes of action, costs or demands of whatever nature, whether known or unknown, which Member has or may claim to have, now or in the future, arising out of or relating to storage of Member’s work, occurring during the exhibition or storage of Member's work in the Gallery; provided, however, that this release shall not extend to any loss or damage caused by the willful misconduct of the Corporation or any of its Agents. The member agrees TAG Gallery reserves the right to reproduce and publish accepted artwork for publicity and documentary purposes and to grant those rights to third parties during the exhibition. All copyrights for the artwork are retained by the artist.
10. The artist agrees to remain in “good standing” as defined in the Bylaws during the term of this agreement. All Member exit procedures are outlined in the Bylaws.
11. Member acknowledges receipt of a copy of the TAG Bylaws and agrees to be bound thereby.
12. Notwithstanding anything set forth in this agreement, if there is a conflict between the provisions of this agreement and the Bylaws of the Corporation (a copy of which has been furnished to the Member), the provisions of the Bylaws will prevail.
If you have questions about these Membership Plans or would like to know more about TAG, The Artists Gallery, please contact us directly and visit us during business hours, Wednesday through Sunday, 1- 7 pm, and attend TAG events.
For more information, you can reach TAG Gallery:
5458 Wilshire Gallery, Los Angeles, California 90036
Phone: 323-297-3061
Email: gallery@taggallery.net