What being a chicken or rooster can do for you…
Just Us Chickens is a co-op that has been in Kittery
for fourteen years. Over those years, friends have
been made, money has been made, and best of all,
this gallery has provided an attractive storefront,
open six days a week, staffed by a member, run by
members and kept aesthetically pleasing to the
public by a talented merchandiser.
At JUC we have two levels of membership and two
levels of commissions from sales. A full member
works the desk 4 half day shifts per month.
Commission rate is 75% and a full member is
expected to attend monthly organization meetings
and take on a job in the management.
(housekeeping, publicity, tech services, event
coordinator, all the usual to help run an
organization. ) A part-time member does not work,
receives a 60% commission, is encouraged to attend
an annual meeting and attend occasional show
openings for guest artists. ALL members pay $20 a
month dues that helps defray the costs of rent,
utilities, supplies, advertising, fixtures, accountants
and social media.
been made, money has been made, and best of all,
this gallery has provided an attractive storefront,
open six days a week, staffed by a member, run by
members and kept aesthetically pleasing to the
public by a talented merchandiser.
At JUC we have two levels of membership and two
levels of commissions from sales. A full member
works the desk 4 half day shifts per month.
Commission rate is 75% and a full member is
expected to attend monthly organization meetings
and take on a job in the management.
(housekeeping, publicity, tech services, event
coordinator, all the usual to help run an
organization. ) A part-time member does not work,
receives a 60% commission, is encouraged to attend
an annual meeting and attend occasional show
openings for guest artists. ALL members pay $20 a
month dues that helps defray the costs of rent,
utilities, supplies, advertising, fixtures, accountants
and social media.
Being part of this team exposes everyone to
new ideas and connections that extends the
knowledge and opportunities for individual
artists in the art/craft world. New work is
subject to a jury that insures quality and
individualism in product diversity. For many of
us, it has been shows and fairs, using the co-op
as a backup for income. Others prefer the day to
day of having a gallery for very little financial
input and do a few shows where they get
customer feedback. It works both ways. If you
are looking to connect with fellow artists and be
part of the team, come in and speak with our
members. We are always looking for new talent.
JUC is an LLC, files a tax return every year, and
provides artists with all the paperwork needed
for the Internal Revenue Service if commissions
exceed $600.
new ideas and connections that extends the
knowledge and opportunities for individual
artists in the art/craft world. New work is
subject to a jury that insures quality and
individualism in product diversity. For many of
us, it has been shows and fairs, using the co-op
as a backup for income. Others prefer the day to
day of having a gallery for very little financial
input and do a few shows where they get
customer feedback. It works both ways. If you
are looking to connect with fellow artists and be
part of the team, come in and speak with our
members. We are always looking for new talent.
JUC is an LLC, files a tax return every year, and
provides artists with all the paperwork needed
for the Internal Revenue Service if commissions
exceed $600.
Tel: 218-269-2325
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Tel: (603) 583-8077
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