The Eclektive Membership Application

Application Information

The Eclectika is excited to announce our new initiative, The Eclektive! The Eclektive is a co-op collective program seeking members to participate in a 10 month tenure beginning in our Fall 2026 season. Members will be given a solo project space show, group show opportunities, member created zines, and more! Get hands-on experience with gallery operations and community building. Applications will be open to practicing artists in any visual medium over the age of 18 that reside in North Texas. The Eclektive is free to apply to and, if selected, monthly member dues are PWYC to remove financial barriers.

Requirements

  • Over the age of 18

  • Reside in North Texas and be able to travel to the gallery regularly

  • Be a consistently practicing artist. All visual art mediums will be considered.

  • All education levels welcome (no degree requirements)

  • Monthly PWYC membership dues (no financial barrier to participate)

  • Be able to commit to full 10 month tenure and 10-15 hours to the gallery a month

  • Attend at least 1 event a month

  • Participate in all member shows, zines, and events

  • Assist with gallery operations

  • Spread the word about open calls, workshops, openings, and events


What we need from you

  • An artist statement

  • A C/V

  • A Statement of Intent expressing why you want to participate in the Eclektive, what you would contribute to the group, and what you would like the program to do for you. This statement can be as long or concise as you’d like.

  • Up to 10 examples of your work.

Membership Benefits and Incentives

  • Solo project show in Spring 2027

  • Participation in Eclektive members show in November 2026

  • Co-curate the Eclektive invitational in November 2026

  • Partake in the Member Zines and help curate zines

  • Have opportunities to curate non-main season shows

  • Plan and participate in offsite shows

  • Plan and participate in onsite events (open studio nights, crit nights, socials etc)

  • Get hands on gallery experience 

  • Show community involvement on CV

  • Features and artists spotlights on the Eclektive IG and website

Important Dates

  • Applications Open: Monday, May 18

  • Applications Close: Sunday, July 10

  • Acceptance Notification: By August 2

  • Tenure Begins: Mid August 2026

  • Tenure Ends: June 2027

Application Form

Any questions? Feel free to reach out! Email us at theeclectikagallery@gmail.com