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What is a DADA member?
The Denver Art Dealers Association (DADA) was founded in 1984 and
re-established in 2001. This partnership of art dealers and fine art
galleries provides a unified voice on issues of mutual concern: to advance
standards of excellence, raise awareness and stimulate growth in the visual
arts throughout the front-range.
Members are selected for their individual contributions to the cultural life
of greater Denver and adhere to ethical and lawful business practices.
Supported by their expertise and knowledge, they offer works of high
aesthetic quality both privately and through professional exhibitions, which
are offered at no cost to the viewing public.
Ethics
Through its Code
of Ethics, the Denver Art Dealers Association assures that each of its
member galleries understands its legal obligations, deals fairly and
honestly with artists and the public, and maintains a professional and
supportive atmosphere among the members. The Code reflects our commitment as
an organization to honesty and integrity in all of our business practices.
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What does DADA do?
DADA members participate in numerous national and international activities
including partnerships with museums, art centers, scholars and artists. As a
public service - through individual and collective actions, they advise
other arts organizations, assist in fund-raising for non-profit causes,
provide curatorial direction, produce educational programs, advocate for
community agencies and assist individuals on matters concerning the visual
arts.
DADA Charitable Donations Guidelines
DADA adheres to a strict set of guidelines regarding charitable donations.
While each DADA member may participate with various charities of its
choosing on an individual basis, DADA itself follows a set of criteria that
protects the organization from ethical dilemmas that confront our industry.
The Charity &
Donations Committee serves to screen donation requests from various
organizations that request art, time, space, funds, and contributions in
other forms from DADA. In carrying out this function, our committee focuses
on developing relationships with select charities that will enhance DADAs
goals to: "raise awareness and stimulate growth in the visual arts
throughout the front-range."
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Membership Requirements All Members
Must be engaged in the
profession of selling fine art as the primary focus of the business.
Must demonstrate
expertise in ones field as acknowledged by peers. (Peers include other
members of DADA, other known art dealers, museum professionals,
known artists.)
Must demonstrate
efforts to educate and raise the level of awareness of visual art in the
community. (Examples: Being published, public speaking, membership in
other art organizations, relationships with museums and /or curators of
private collections, membership and involvement in museum support groups,
presenting exhibitions, events, panel discussions, and other ongoing
contributions to the visual art community.)
Must meet quality
standards of the industry.
Membership will be
limited to Denver Metropolitan area galleries, consultants, industry
partners.
Membership Requirements
Member Gallery
At least three years
in business. A provisionary period of one year may be granted to members
with combined experience in other galleries or art fields, subject to
executive committee approval.
Maintain a venue for
exhibitions and art display, with regular hours of operation.
Voting member. (One
vote per dues payment)
Membership includes
web site and 1 page DADA Guide listing.
Membership Requirements
Consultants / Industry Partners
Category includes art
consultants, private dealers & industry partners such as architects &
designers.
At least three years
in business.
Voting member. (One
vote per dues payment)
Membership includes
web site and ½ page DADA Guide listing.
DADA Dues Structure
Member Gallery: $900 annually -
$300 reduction for committee participation and attending 9/12
monthly meetings
Consultants / Industry Partners:$600 annually - $300 reduction for
committee participation and
attending 9/12 monthly meetings.
Member dues are payable in three installments: March & June & October of
each year.
To apply for membership in DADA:
Interested parties should send a written request and supporting materials
to:
DADA Membership Committee, % Abend Gallery, 2260 E. Colfax Ave.,
Denver, CO 80206 or email:
teatrokp@aol.com
OR
info@abendart.com.
The Membership Committee will review materials followed by a site visit. New
member nominees will be presented to the group for discussion and vote.
New members are introduced at the monthly meetings held the last Wednesday
of each month at DADA galleries. New members will also be included in the
annual guide which is published each fall. DADA committees include:
Marketing, Membership, DADA Guide / Promotion, Events, Business & others.
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