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Gloucester, MA

Local Colors Artists' Cooperative

Location
Gloucester, MA
Address
121 Main Street, Gloucester, MA 01930
Pitch method
Form, In person
Terms
35+ year artists’ cooperative; original handmade only (limited exceptions). Full members: $150/month + 10% commission + card fees; $100 new-member fee + $170 security deposit; 16–20 hrs/month staffing; committees; monthly meetings; 6-month minimum. Associate Artists: $50 application fee; 40% commission (+5% card fee); 6-month display terms without dues/staffing.
Buying model
Membership
Split & fees
Full members 90% artist / 10% gallery (+ card fees); Associate Artists 60% artist / 40% gallery (+5% card fee)% of each sale to the brand; Full: $150/mo + $100 initiation + $170 deposit; Associate: $50 application fee
Local focus
North Shore / Gloucester cooperative members
Maker preferences
Original handmade artwork only; no reproductions/out-sourced work unless co-op rules except
Buying windows
Ongoing jury applications; Associate seasons Mar–Aug and Sep–Feb
Carries
Art, Gifts, Jewelry, Ceramics, Home, Apparel
Instagram
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Last verified
2026-11-09

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