Name: ______________________________________________

Date: ______________ Medium: ________________

STORE DISPLAY:
Member is accepted for the medium shown at the screening, subject to any specific restrictions determined at the screening. The member will display work of comparable quality to that which was accepted at the screening. The member is limited to displaying this medium only*. After one year, the member can screen an additional medium, at a regularly scheduled screening (2-3 times a year). Member is limited to displaying two different mediums only. No additional space is allotted for a second medium. All work will be displayed within the assigned space. * Members can sell items belonging to a different medium than that for which the member was accepted at the August Studio and December Holiday sales. At the December sale, many items are holiday themed, i.e. ornaments, however, that is not a requirement to sell items in the December sale. The percentage is the same as the regular sales commission (27% Artery/ 73% Artist). The Artery will allow the member an appropriate share of the available space and will display the member's work in an attractive manner. The member can bring in additional work at any time as long as fits it into the existing assigned display area. If there is an additional display space requirement, please contact a member of the display team first, to be sure the accommodation is appropriate. Display day is typically the first Wednesday of every month and is when the display team changes the store displays. Please note: The Artery has the discretion to disallow any work that is not a good fit for our organization.

INVENTORY:
All Members shall maintain a current inventory list of all their artwork on display in the Artery’s POS (Point of Sale) system. All Members’ artwork must be tagged with an inventory label code
(Member’s initials and inventory number) and price. Unmarked work will be removed from the
display. It is the Member’s responsibility to make sure that the tag is correct, legible and easily
readable by both members and customers. If items are found to have incorrect coding by staff, the artist will be notified as soon as possible and will need to come in immediately to correct their inventory. If the artist continues to have the same problem with incorrect coding and/or upkeep of a current inventory list in the POS, the board will review the situation and determine if further action is necessary, including possibly incurring manager fees to remedy the errors.

Damaged items: $1 in dues goes towards a self funded insurance fund that will reimburse
members for damaged work as long as funds are available. If the item is damaged by a
member of the public, said person is responsible for paying the artist 50% of the value of the
item. There is a sign displayed in the store that explains that customers who break an item, are
responsible to pay for 50% of the value (we collect 50% of the value and the item is returned to the artist). If the item is damaged by an Artery member, there is a sliding scale of what is reimbursable, up to $1000; 50% of retail value up to $200; 40% from $200 to $400; 30% from $400 to $1000 of the fair market value of damaged work as reflected by the members’s dated inventory records kept at the store, which reflect work currently in the store. Theft: Self insurance does not cover theft of your items UNLESS there is video or eye witness evidence. Simply showing an item is not in your inventory will not be considered as sufficie evidence of theft. Members may wish to obtain their own insurance coverage. Members working in the Artery are encouraged to circulate throughout the store at all times and to give diligent attention to all customer activity.

DUES, FEES, SALES
The member will pay all dues and fees as follows:

(a)  A non-refundable buy-in fee of $150, payable upon joining The Artery.

(b) Monthly dues are $50. These will be automatically collected on the 10th of each month (for that month) by ACH. Please provide a voided check to the Manager to enroll in the ACH.

(c)  Commissions of 27% on all sales and transactions that occur on the store premises, with the exception of sales from a gallery show or the August Studio Sale.

(d)  A commission of 15% on sales from own gallery show and August Studio Sale.

(e) A commission of 10% on sales that are special orders which occur off store premise, but which occur as a direct result of the member being contacted through the store.

(f)  Each member must purchase a share of $300 in the corporation. The member owns the share, thus the purchase price is not income to The Artery. The purchase of the share represents a financial commitment to the Artery. The cost of the share is not a deductible business expense for tax purposes. Upon resigning from The Artery, the $300 is refunded to the member. There is no interest paid on the share. 

(g) The Artery will email a sales statement (for the previous month’s sales) at the beginning of each month. Member sales commission is deposited by ACH (direct deposit to your bank account) by the 10th of each month. Please provide a voided check to the Manager to enroll in the ACH.

MEMBER STAFFING:

(a) Staffing time in the store for members is 6 hours/month and 12 hours in December. An additional 4 (four) extra shifts per year may be required on a rotating basis, except for elected coordinators (e.g. Display, Scheduling, and Webmaster). Dates for staffing will be arranged between the member and the scheduling coordinator. If a shift is cancelled by management, for whatever reason, the member originally scheduled to work the canceled shift will be required to make up that shift in the future. From time to time, the Scheduler will give shift credit to a member who does extra work without other compensation. The credit given is at the discretion of the Scheduler, when there are a surplus of shifts, and given only with prior management approval. Shift credit is a bonus, never guaranteed and will be assigned within 3 months of its issuance. Shift credit does not accrue. If a member has specific date availability (can only work certain days/times in a month), it is up to the member to notify the scheduling coordinator at least 45 days in advance of shift calendar issuance. If a member fails to arrange staffing dates, a date will be assigned at the discretion of scheduling coordinator and The Artery. We require some flexibility from members to cover the areas in the shift calendar that need it.

(b) If a member is unable to staff a shift as scheduled, for whatever reason, the member is responsible for arranging a substitute. There is a list of members who are available to work shifts for pay in the master binder at the front desk and on the monthly newsletter. Members looking for trades/trades for pay, can email their request to the Artery Googlegroup for possible trades with other members. Trades between members do not involve the Scheduler and are therefore solely between said members. Please note: In general, non-members are not permitted to work to cover member shifts. However, any non member work request, MUST have PRIOR approval from management. Any non-member will also be required to sign and abide by the Member Code of Conduct contract.. Once a trade is made with another member, the member asking for a trade shall either call or come into the gallery to change the shift in the master calendar at the front desk. If the change is not noted in the master calendar (has not been switched with another member’s name), the member who is originally scheduled for the shift will be held accountable for that shift if the person with whom the change was arranged, does not show up for work. If a member fails to show up to a scheduled shift without arranging a substitute (no show), the member shall pay double the current rate for shift work to the person filling in. Late arrival for shift work is also subject to fining. Minimum wage is the current recommended rate of pay for shift work. Page of (rev 1/25) 3 7

(c) Coop Hours: Each member is required to donate 6 hours of time to store construction, maintenance, and chores each year for the benefit of the gallery (Coop hours). $20 an hour can be to the Artery paid in lieu of hours worked. The newsletter will announce various chores that need attention throughout the year. The member shall self record the hours completed throughout the year in the “Coop Hours” binder at the front desk. Any chore for Coop Hour credit, must have manager approval. 

POLICIES:
Withdrawal or leave of absence must begin on the first day of a month, and written notice must be given to the Artery manager 45 days before the withdrawal date. This is necessary as we schedule work shifts one month ahead. Failure to give such notice will result in deduction of dues from any sales, and imposition of double minimum wage/hour for failure to staff as scheduled. The Artery will hold the member's work until all obligations have been met. A member may not withdraw from the Artery during January of any year.

Pro-rated annual coop hours are due by the date of withdrawl.

Up to a 3 month leave of absence may be taken by a member who has been in The Artery one full year. The member's work is removed from the store, voting privileges and communications continue and monthly dues of $25 are assessed. The member may still participate in the August Studio Sale and Holiday Sale while on leave.

Each member agrees to abide by the attached Member Code of Conduct.

Each new member must retain membership in good standing in the Artery for a minimum of 4 months. After 6 months, if a member fails to sell any of his/her work, the Board may discuss if membership is a good fit for that member. This is a probationary period and at the end of this period, membership status will be voted on by the board of directors.

Policies regarding increasing or decreasing the cost of shares, fees, dues, commissions or amount of time contributed by members, as stated above are subject to change by a quorum vote of the Artery’s membership. The member agrees to abide by all changes in policy as they may occur. Additional information about the organization is contained in the bylaws which are available upon request.

The Artery Member Code of Conduct
Our Code of Conduct exists to establish a clear expectation of behavior and professionalism within our cooperative workplace. We hope to maintain a positive work environment and promote ethical and cooperative conduct among all members.

Professionalism: Members are expected to conduct themselves in a professional manner at all times, treating other members, managers, board members, officers and customers with respect and courtesy.

Behavior: Harassment, discrimination, bullying, insubordination, knowingly spreading untruths about other members and/or the Board, to other members or any other form of disruptive behavior will not be tolerated. Aggressive, loud or offensive behavior that creates an uncomfortable or hostile work environment is strictly prohibited.

Attendance and Punctuality: Members are expected to arrive on time for their shifts and adhere to the designated work schedule. Notify the working member who you are relieving if you are running late.

Confidentiality: Do not disclose sensitive or confidential information about The Artery to unauthorized individuals or use it for personal gain.

Use of The Artery’s Resources: Use The Artery’s resources, including computers and software, internet, and office supplies, and email lists, responsibly and for Artery related purposes only. Do not engage in unauthorized use of The Artery’s resources.

Health and Safety: Follow all safety guidelines and procedures to maintain a safe working environment. Report any unsafe conditions or incidents to a Manager immediately.

Dress Code: Maintain a neat and professional appearance while at work.

Social Media and Communication: Exercise caution and professionalism when using social media, particularly when discussing The Artery’s matters.

Reporting Violations: Report any violations of this Code of Conduct promptly to a manager. If the reported violation concerns a manager, report it to the President. Refrain from discussing these violations with other members.

Member Obligations: Members are expected to stay current on all membership commitments (i.e. monthly dues, coop hours, etc.) and stay current on Artery policy as described in the Member Contract on the Artery member website. Violation of any of these Codes may result disciplinary action, including membership suspension or termination. All reports of misconduct shall be investigated by management, the Board President or a person designated by the Board of Directors. Findings shall be reported to management, the Board President and/or the Board. The reported member shall have a chance to be heard by the Board President, Manager(s) and/or Board prior to implementation of any consequence. Depending on the nature of misconduct, management, the Board President and/or the Board shall determine the consequence for Page of (rev 1/25) 5 7 the code violation. The member shall comply with the Board’s decision or risk further consequence, including membership termination.

Range of Artery Member Code of Conduct Violation Consequences: Before any of the following consequences are imposed, the member will be given an opportunity to be heard by Board, Manager(s) and/or Board President.

Warning: Depending upon the nature of the violation, a first offense may result in a written warning from either a Manager and/or the Board President, describing the Code of Conduct violation and providing guidance on adhering to the Code of Conduct in the future.

Temporary Suspension: For more serious violations, such as harassment, bullying and intimidating behaviors, and repeated incidence of insubordination, a temporary suspension against participation in some or all membership activities may be imposed. The duration of the suspension can vary. The suspended member is still responsible for paying all dues and fees during the suspension period.

Loss of Privileges: Depending on the nature of the violation, individuals may lose certain privileges within the membership, such as access to specific information or duties, or participation in certain events (ie group or individual shows).

Eligibility to run for the Board or a Coordinator position: A member must be in good standing, with no repeated conduct violations, to be eligible to run for any Artery position. It is up to the Board’s discretion to allow/disallow said member’s eligibility to run for a position.

Permanent Ban: Repeat or severe violations could lead to termination of membership including any future membership opportunities.

Legal Action: For particularly egregious violations, legal action may be taken, especially if the violation involves unlawful activities. Suspension and termination shall be determined by a 2/3 vote of all Board Directors. Termination shall become effective immediately unless the Board, decides otherwise (Bylaws Section 4.03). Lesser consequences may be determined by the Board President and Manager(s) collectively. 

OTHER INFORMATION:

Monthly newsletters, shift calendars and other organization information can be accessed on our website (www.theartery.net) under the “Members” link. Password is ArteryArt. There is a procedures binder at the front desk that contains all information pertinent to running the Artery along with contact information for all members. Manager contact information: General Artery email: thearterydavis@gmail.com
Brigitte Chertok
brigittechertok@gmail.com
530-574-6746
Cindy Nelson cnelsonarterymanager@gmail.com
530-355-2681
Mary Kipp
509-690-1257

Signed:_______________________________________

Date:_________________________________________

Member/Owner  

Address:______________________________________

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Phone number:_______________________________

Email:_________________________________________

Emergency contact/name and phone number: ______________________________________________

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