Frequently Asked Questions

How did the name ‘SAC’s’ originate?

What are your hours?

Who owns the Gallery?

Do you buy art?

Can I sell my artwork at the Gallery?

Who can join the Society?

Who can become an exhibitor?

What is a Cooperative Gallery?

Other than hosting at the Gallery, what other things can I do to help out?

Can I volunteer even if I don’t have artwork at the Gallery?

What is the difference between the Gallery and the Society?

Can I be an Exhibitor in the Gallery and NOT a Society Member?

Can I be a Society Member and not an Exhibitor?

Do you offer art classes?

Can I teach a class at your Gallery?

Can I enter a competition even if I am not in the Gallery or Society?

How can I get a job at the Gallery?

What type of non-profit organization is SAC’s?

Is it difficult to park at the Gallery?

Do you do Art Appraisals?

Why do you charge Exhibitor Fees and a Commission?

Do you handle sales tax?


How did the name ‘SAC’s’ originate?

SAC’s is the acronym for “Society of Arts and Crafts”.

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What are your hours?

Our hours are Tuesday thru Friday 12:00 pm until 5:00 pm, or by appointment.

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Who owns the Gallery?

The Gallery is a co-operative, not for profit, Gallery.

It is an arm of the Society of Arts and Crafts, a non-profit association, consisting of Volunteers and a Board of Directors.

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Do you buy art?

The Gallery does not purchase art. We display and sell the work of our Exhibitors.

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Can I sell my artwork at the Gallery?

You must be an Exhibitor of the Gallery to sell your artwork. Read below to see how to become an Exhibitor.

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Who can join the Society?

Anyone can join the Society.

The membership fee is $35.00 per year. The membership includes discounted fees on two art competitions, one being for Society Members only.

Also discounted fees on art classes and you receive our Newsletter.  Members also become a part of our information network of art events in the region.

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Who can become an exhibitor?

You must first be a Society Member.

Potential exhibitors submit 3 representational works of art or fine crafts to be juried by our jurying committee. Once accepted fill out our exhibitor agreement and come into the Gallery to get set up. You set your prices. More information about monthly fees and commissions can be found on our Exhibitor Agreement.

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What is a Cooperative Gallery?

According to Wikipedia, a cooperative is an autonomous association of persons who voluntarily cooperate for their mutual, social, economic, and cultural benefit. In our case, we cooperate to promote regional artisans.

The Gallery is run and manned by volunteers from the Society membership. There are many opportunities to volunteer at the Gallery on a recurring or one time basis. Please let us know if you are interested.

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Other than hosting at the Gallery, what other things can I do to help out?

Many things such as cleaning, painting, teaching or helping with classes, helping with the newsletter, organizing or helping with events, and the list goes on and on.

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Can I volunteer even if I don’t have artwork at the Gallery?

Yes.

And you may be able to take a tax deduction for volunteering. The Society is a 501-3 (c) organization. It’s office is located at the Gallery. When we have Society business that you volunteer to help with your gas mileage can be claimed on your Tax forms. Talk with your accountant for more details.

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What is the difference between the Gallery and the Society?

The Society of Arts & Crafts of Montgomery and Central Alabama has been in existence since 1975.

It is a 501-3(c) organization. This organization has a strong commitment to art education in all stages of life. At a minimum the Society will:

  • Offer art and craft classes and sponsor art and craft demonstrations to organizations such as schools, nursing homes, and other civic organizations and clubs
  • Sponsor shows and competitions
  • Promote regional art by providing regional artists and artisans with an outlet to present their work through SAC’s Gallery, a non-profit, co-op gallery. Support can be to any of the arts

SAC’s Gallery has been in existence since 1979 and is a sub-set of the Society of Arts and Crafts.

The Gallery is:

  • A not-for-profit art gallery
  • Our most visible outlet for promoting regional Arts and Fine Crafts
  • A place for the Society to host events such as classes, artist receptions, and shows
  • Home to our office headquarters

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Can I be an Exhibitor in the Gallery and NOT a Society Member?

Generally, no.

But, our Waterfront Show is open to non-members.

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Can I be a Society Member and not an Exhibitor?

Absolutely.

Many of our members are supporters of the arts and not artisans at all. Membership is tax deductible.

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Do you offer art classes?

Yes.

We arrange classes based on availability of instructors and interest. If you are interested please contact us and if we don’t have a class scheduled we will try to arrange one, or match you with a personal instructor.

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Can I teach a class at your Gallery?

We are always looking for instructors.

Please contact us to find out more.

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Can I enter a competition even if I am not in the Gallery or Society?

Our Waterfront Show is an Open Show — you do not need to be a Society Member to enter.

However, Member’s fees are less than non-members.

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How can I get a job at the Gallery?

All of our workers are unpaid volunteers.

If you need to do volunteer work or an internship for a school project we can work with you.

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What type of non-profit organization is SAC’s?

The Society is a 501-3(c), charitable organization.

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Is it difficult to park at the Gallery?

We are very close to downtown but are unique in that we have ample free parking.

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Do you do Art Appraisals?

No.

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Why do you charge Exhibitor Fees and a Commission?

Even though we are a not-for-profit gallery, we do have bills.

So, your exhibitor fees and commissions help us keep the gallery in operation.

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Do you handle sales tax?

Yes, we handle the sales tax for all our exhibitors.

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