Why do you only represent photographers and not all art processes?

Nacho Amor, the founder and executive director of GRID Gallery, has a strong foundation and passion for photography. Amor believes that his choice to represent photographers with a focus on queer artists of color has shaped his commitment to equipping the next generation of talent with the skills and knowledge they need to succeed. Additionally, a gallery that specializes in photography has the ability to focus on building expertise in the medium while developing relationships with local and traveling collectors.

Why is it important that our Photographers are Queer Artists of color?

Historically, the art world has been dominated by white, male artists, leaving many other groups underrepresented and discriminated against, such as women, people of color, and the LGBTQIA+ communities. Galleries like GRID are creating a more just and equitable society by giving queer artists of color a platform to showcase their work and build community. Providing artists with a space to network, collaborate, and support each other.

How does GRID gallery support its artists' professional and artistic development?

GRID gallery is committed to supporting its artists by providing a mentorship program along side an industry professional tailored to the artist's area of interest, granting a stipend for film and developing fees, and waiving all printing and framing costs for exhibitions. By doing so, the artist is able to fully develop their artistic voice without the pressure of monetary constraints.

How many artists does Grid Gallery represent and who is responsible for curating the roster?

The number of artists we can represent is largely determined by the funding provided by grants, crowdfunding, and the sales generated by membership packages. When building our artist roster, our curatorial committee will collectively review candidates and conduct interviews before making a decision by majority vote.

will grid gallery's business model include taking a percentage of sales from its artists?

Like most major galleries, we take a percentage of sales from artwork being sold. However, GRID Gallery is a unique space that is building a community of artists who support and uplift each other. For this reason, all funds acquired from this percentage will be allocated back into GRID Gallery according to the artist's wishes. This can be seen as new programs and initiatives, grant and scholarship funds, or the Investment in the future of the gallery space.

What are some specific initiatives that grid gallery will be implementing to support local artists who are not represented by the gallery?

First and foremost, we are committed to creating a supportive and inclusive environment for all artists. Understanding that both capacity and bandwidth are limited in gallery representation, we will be providing an annual opportunity for local artists to collectively exhibit their work. In addition to hosting non-hierarchical portfolio reviews and community run art critiques.

Will your gallery offer educational programs and hands-on learning opportunities for the public?

GRID is dedicated to empowering and equipping all photographers with the tools to succeed in their own field. To fulfill this objective, GRID will be providing programming based on community needs and insight.

How will grid gallery address barriers to entry associated with collecting and buying art?

Acknowledging that the art market can be challenging to navigate, GRID Gallery will be providing a free lecture series that will go over various obstacles and how to overcome them when buying and collecting art.

The lecture series will cover topics such as:

• How to identify and research artists

• How to build an art collection based on your budget

• How to protect your art investment