Interested in artist membership?

Be Part of Something Special

Railroad Street Artworks is more than a gallery—it’s a thriving community of professional artists who support, inspire, and learn from each other. As a cooperative, every member has a voice in shaping our gallery’s future while enjoying the benefits of exhibiting in one of Fairport’s most beautiful art spaces.

What You’ll Gain as a Member

  • Exhibit Your Work — Display and sell your art in our welcoming gallery space located in the heart of Fairport’s charming village.
  • Build Community — Join artists working in diverse media who value collaboration, creativity, and supporting each other’s growth.
  • Connect with Collectors — Meet art enthusiasts and collectors during our monthly Third Thursday events, special exhibitions, and Canal Days festivities.
  • Grow Your Artistic Practice — Learn from fellow artists, participate in collaborative events like our annual plein air painting days, and be featured in our Featured Member Artist program.
  • Share Responsibilities, Share Success — As a cooperative, we work together to run the gallery. Members contribute their time and talents to create a space we’re all proud of.
  • All Media Welcome — We accept artists working in a variety of media, including painting, photography, sculpture, fiber arts, and more.
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  • Exhibit Your Work — Display and sell your art in our welcoming gallery space located in the heart of Fairport’s charming village.
  • Build Community — Join artists working in diverse media who value collaboration, creativity, and supporting each other’s growth.
  • Connect with Collectors — Meet art enthusiasts and collectors during our monthly Third Thursday events, special exhibitions, and Canal Days festivities.
  • Grow Your Artistic Practice — Learn from fellow artists, participate in collaborative events like our annual plein air painting days, and be featured in our Featured Member Artist program.
  • Share Responsibilities, Share Success — As a cooperative, we work together to run the gallery. Members contribute their time and talents to create a space we’re all proud of.
  • All Media Welcome — We accept artists working in a variety of media, including painting, photography, sculpture, fiber arts, and more.
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Member Responsibilities

As a cooperative gallery, every member plays an active role:

  • Gallery Time: Members staff the gallery for two 3–4 hour shifts each month, welcoming visitors and sharing information about our artists’ work
  • Financial Commitment: Pay monthly dues to support gallery operations, utilities, and marketing efforts
  • Event Support: Members are encouraged to participate in gallery events, receptions, and community activities throughout the year
  • Uphold Our Standards: Keep the gallery welcoming, respectful, and professional for everyone

Ready to Apply?

We’re excited to learn about your work and what you’d bring to our creative community. Please complete the application form below, and we’ll be in touch soon.

Your application will be reviewed by the Membership Committee, and someone will be in touch.

Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis. Due to limited space, we may not always have openings available, but we encourage you to apply, and we’ll keep your application on file.

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Frequently Asked Questions

We currently have 40 member artists working in a variety of media, including oil, watercolor, acrylics, charcoal, photography, and mixed media. We’re open to artists working in other mediums as well.

Members pay monthly fees to support gallery operations, utilities, and marketing efforts. Contact us at info@railroadstreetartworks.org for current dues information.

Artists staff the gallery for two 3-hour shifts each month (6 hours total).

Yes! Members display and sell their work in our gallery space. Artists keep a large portion of each sale—the cooperative takes only a very small percentage to cover the point-of-sale software costs and NYS Sales Tax.

No, but you should be able to regularly participate in gallery activities and fulfill all gallery time commitments.

We’d love to hear from you! Contact us at info@railroadstreetartworks.org or stop by the gallery during open hours to chat with a member artist. We’d also be happy to set up a tour if you’re interested in seeing the space and learning more about membership.

Have More Questions?

Got lingering questions about membership? Don’t hesitate to reach out — we’re happy to help you decide if Railroad Street Artworks is the right fit.

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Please complete the Application to be considered for Membership.

Upload 3-4 Images Of Artwork That Best Represent Your Body of Work