Join The Gallery

Soho Photo Gallery welcomes artists with a passion for photography, a clear and meaningful photographic vision, an appreciation of the craft, and a willingness to participate in operating the gallery. We’re open to new ideas – some of our members strive to reimagine the meaning, value, and boundaries of photography, others to perfect a particular thread or technique.

Working in a collective gives you the freedom to take risks, achieve your photographic vision, and exhibit your work on the walls of a New York City photography gallery. You’ll also get access to a packed calendar of lectures, workshops, and other events, including monthly salons, where members share work in progress. Most of our programs are on Zoom, allowing non-local members to participate in various gallery activities.

Before applying for membership, please visit the gallery. Stop by and speak to one of our members to get a sense of what membership is all about and what we typically look for from applicants. As an option, contact our Membership Chair, Linda Hacker, using the form below.

Portfolios for membership are reviewed typically on the first Saturday of the month. Dates are below.

Membership at Soho Photo Gallery offers these benefits to serious photographers:

• An affiliation with New York City’s longest operating photography gallery
• Exhibit your work at the gallery throughout the year, both via solo and group shows (traditional prints/video)
• Your approved exhibitions are displayed and archived on the Soho Photo website
• Show images also appear on Artsy and include e-commerce
• Members receive 100% of the revenue on image sales
• Inclusion in social media and email announcements
• Participation in member-only events (at the gallery and on Zoom)
• @sohophoto.com email address
• An opportunity to take on a project and volunteer your time and skills in the operation of the gallery.
• Join a truly unique community of more than a hundred accomplished and passionate photographers, step up your game, and improve your skills and vision as a photographer!

We’re a volunteer-run gallery. Membership requires your participation in managing your shows and pitching in to help run the gallery. Responsibilities include:

• Arranging for the transport of your work to and from the gallery
• Framing, hanging, and removing your show
• Sitting, or arranging for sitting, to keep the gallery open, especially during your exhibition
• Serving on at least one committee: Marketing, Competitions, Fundraising, etc. Remote participation is possible in some cases.

Fees
Full Membership
US$850.00/year
Plus a one-time US$200.00 building fee

Young Artist Membership
US$260.00/year (35 or younger)
Plus a one-time US$200.00 building fee

Fees are due upon acceptance to Soho Photo Gallery.

For those who find the cost of membership dues challenging, a limited number of stipends for a reduced membership fee are available. Contact Linda Hacker using the form below for more information.

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No Portfolio Reviews in August.

Once you know which date you plan to submit your portfolio, please notify Linda Hacker using the contact form below then proceed to the Application page for detailed instructions.