Open Shelf
Cary, NC

Cary Gallery of Artists

Heads up: Cooperative membership model (not open drop-off consignment).

Location
Cary, NC
Address
200 S Academy Street, Cary, NC 27511
Pitch method
Form, Email, Phone
Terms
Artist cooperative: full-space membership $734/year or half-space $419/year (prorated mid-year). Sales commission 20% to gallery (artist keeps 80%). Members work ≥7 hours/month in the gallery and serve on committees. Applications kept on file for openings.
Buying model
Membership
Split & fees
80% artist / 20% gallery% of each sale to the brand; $25 application fee; full $734/year or half $419/year membership
Local only
Yes: Must reside within 50 miles of the gallery
Maker preferences
High-quality original 2-D/3-D work; shift and committee participation required
Carries
Art, Gifts, Home, Jewelry, Ceramics
Instagram
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Last verified
2026-11-09

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