An artist must become a member before exhibiting their work at Co|So. To apply to become a Professional Artist Member, please fill out a Preliminary Application ($25 fee) by clicking the link below. If approved, you’ll be invited to submit a final Professional Membership Application.

Application Process / Cost transparency

• Preliminary Application: $25
  • 4 images of your work.
• Professional Membership Application: $100 deposit
  • 6 images, 2 physical pieces of artwork, image list, CV, and a professional reference.
  • If accepted by our credentialed Membership Committee, there is a one-time acceptance administration fee of $900.
• All Professional Artist Members pay yearly dues of $450

We recognize that the acceptance administration fee may present a financial barrier. If this applies to you, please don’t hesitate to reach out to Co|So staff and ask about our Access Fund. If you are a student or have graduated in the last 10 years, you are eligible for a 40% discount on the acceptance administration fee.

• Solo Exhibition Opportunities – Eligible to apply for solo shows in the Upper Gallery.
• Alcove Exhibitions – Eligible for Alcove Shows in the Lower Gallery.
• Member Shows – Eligible to apply for Member Shows curated by Co|So.
• Small Works Shows – May submit up to three pieces per quarterly Small Works Shows.
• Professional Development – Access to workshops focused on career-building, marketing, and technical skill development.
• Artist Exchanges & Workshops – Ability to host / attend Artist Exchanges and workshops in the gallery space.
• All Professional Member Show once a year – jurying for inclusion, one piece guaranteed in the show.

An artist must become a member before exhibiting their work at Co|So. To apply to become a Professional Artist Member, please fill out a Preliminary Application ($25 fee) by clicking the link below. If approved, you’ll be invited to submit a Professional Membership Application.

Application Process / Cost transparency

• Preliminary Application: $25
  • 4 images of your work.
• Emerging Artist Membership Application: $25 deposit
  • 6 images, 2 physical pieces of artwork, image list, CV, and a professional reference.
  • If accepted by our credentialed Membership Committee, there is a one-time acceptance admin fee of $500.
• All Emerging Artist Members pay yearly dues of $250

We recognize that the acceptance administration fee may present a financial barrier. If this applies to you, please don’t hesitate to reach out to Co|So staff and ask about our Access Fund.

• Alcove Exhibitions – Eligible for Alcove Shows in the Lower Gallery.
• Member Shows – Eligible to apply for Member Shows curated by Co|So.
• Small Works Shows – May submit up to three pieces per quarterly Small Works Shows.
• Professional Development – Access to workshops focused on career-building, marketing, and technical skill development.
• Artist Exchanges & Workshops – Ability to host / attend Artist Exchanges and workshops in the gallery space.

Full time students (at the college level and higher) are encouraged to join Co|So, beginning with a Preliminary Application at no cost. Once your application has been reviewed, we may invite you to come into the gallery (or attend virtually) for a portfolio review with our team. Once accepted, students are entitled to many of the benefits available to Professional Artist Members at the gallery. If you have any questions, please reach out to staff at info@copleysociety.org

• No recurring fee as long as you are enrolled as a full-time student.
• Annual All Members Show – Opportunity to collaborate on and participate in a large Group Exhibition at Co|So.
• Small Works Shows – May submit up to three pieces per quarterly Small Works Shows.
• Professional Development – Access to workshops focused on career-building, marketing, and technical skill development.
• Artist Exchanges & Workshops – Ability to host / attend Artist Exchanges and workshops in the gallery space.