Membership · Now accepting members for 2027
Join The Consortium.
For artists who want to show and sell, curators who want rooms to fill, and collectors who want to know where to start. One membership, everyone in the same room.
2027 membership
Annual membership, billed once
- Ten member events a year. Monthly gatherings, studio visits, workshops and parties.
- Discounts on ticketed courses and events, including show galas.
- A listing in the member directory, so collectors, curators and artists can find you.
- First word on open calls for Consortium shows.
Applications are reviewed by the founders. We will be in touch by email.
Who it's for
Three kinds of members, one collective.
Artists
Show your work in rooms people want to be in, meet the people who buy it, and get paid 80 percent of every sale, within two weeks of a show closing.
Curators
Help shape our shows. Our curation committees are drawn from the membership, and no formal curatorial resume is required.
Collectors
Learn how collecting actually works, meet the artists before you buy, and build a collection that means something to you.
Questions
The practical part.
Do I have to be an artist to join?
No. The Consortium is a collective for artists, curators and collectors. If you love art and want more of it in your life, you belong here.
Do I need to be a member to show in a Consortium exhibition?
No. Our open calls are open to everyone. Members hear about them first and receive discounts on ticketed events like the opening gala.
How do I pay?
Once your application is accepted we will send you a link to pay the $120 annual fee. Membership is billed once a year and runs by calendar year.
What is the member directory?
A listing of our members with a short bio, your website or Instagram, and what you make or collect. It helps curators and collectors find artists, and artists find each other.
Where are events held?
Around Washington, DC. Studios, homes, galleries and the occasional mansion. Locations go out to members by email.