CAN program combines features of a commercial gallery, a PR agency, and an art consulting company. It provides many opportunities beyond the scope of a conventional space.

Every member artist is entitled to the following benefits:

Group exhibition
Meetings with major art critics
Advertising
Slideshow
Art consulting
Personal web page
Portfolio promotion
Public Relations
Fellowship Opportunity
Solo Exhibitions

GROUP EXHIBITION

Every member participates in one group exhibition per year. The exhibition and related pomotional campaign includes: listings in the Gallery Guide, printing and mailing of invitations, installation of the exhibition, opening reception, and maintenance of the space. Each artist may show the following number of artworks: five if the size is within 10" x 10" for each artwork; two if they are within 25" x 25" each; or one piece if it is within 50" x 50", including framing. Artworks for all exhibitions are selected by CAN. Artists are responsible for packaging and shipping of the artworks for the exhibition and their return after the exhibition.

ADVERTISING

Each member artist is listed in every issue of the Gallery Guide, a major reference art publication in New York City available in galleries and book stores. It provides wide exposure of artist's name, organization and its website.

SLIDESHOW

Three images of each member artist's works are included in a slideshow projected at our space during regular hours (Tuesday through Saturday, 12-6 PM) and during opening receptions.

MEETINGS WITH ART CRITICS

All member artists are invited to meet with major art critics and curators, participate in their lectures. Online web streams and recordings of most lectures are available on our site. Among our regular contributors are Phyllis Braff (New York Times), Barbara MacAdam (ARTnews), Kim Levin (Village Voice), and Lilly Wei (Art in America).

ART CONSULTING

Member artists are welcome to contact us by phone, e-mail, or in person during regular gallery hours whenever they need consultation regarding any aspect of their work and artistic career.

PERSONAL WEB PAGE

Each member artist has a personal web page on our site featuring three images of their work, their résumé, and an e-mail contact form. Artworks for the personal web page are selected by CAN.

PORTFOLIO PROMOTION

Each member artist can provide additional materials, such as photographs, photocopies, statements, reviews, etc., for a personal portfolio compiled by CAN and available to all visitors.

PUBLIC RELATIONS

CAN maintains an active flow of promotional materials and deals with potential collectors, critics, and curators in conjunction with CAN exhibtions of member artists.

FELLOWSHIP OPPORTUNITY

CAN Fellowships are awarded exclusively to CAN members. Five recipients are chosen through
a merit-based selection process by an independent art critic.

The amount of each Fellowship is $5,000. It is extended to artists in the form of solo exhibitions organized by Contemporary Art Network. Recipients are selected every December based on the visuals posted on artists' pages on our site. No additional application form is required for consideration.

2007 CAN Fellowship recipients are:

Robert Brennan
Pat Houkes
Barbara Rachko
Hu Sheng Ping
Gabriel Shuldiner

Review of artworks and selection was made by Barbara MacAdam, Deputy Editor, ARTnews.



SOLO EXHIBITIONS

All member artists are guaranteed to participate in solo exhibitions upon five years of membership. All of the above-mentioned yearly benefits will be active throughout the five year membership option. For more information, contact CAN.

HOW TO JOIN

Joining CAN is easy. There is no application form or fee. Membership is open to artists working in any style and media. Artists are chosen through a merit-based selection process.

Artists may apply in person, via e-mail, or mail by providing a web link, ten jpgs, slides or photographs with a résumé. Our mailing address is:

Contemporary Art Network
580 8th Avenue 5th Floor
New York, NY 10018

Artists may select from four convenient membership options:

1. One year membership: $720

2. Two year membership: $1,200
(save $240)

3. Five year membership: $2,900
(save $700)

Payments are made in full upon joining.

4. If artists wish to pay monthly, membership fee is $75 per month, with a one year membership.

Payments can be made by check, charge or PayPal: