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We currently have two member positions open

Apply today! Applications for 2d and 3d artists are accepted on a rolling basis, with new members joining as vacancies become available. When we have a vacancy, we schedule interviews based on the applications on file. Please read the member information before applying!

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  • "Joining the Hillsborough Gallery of Arts changed everything for me. This artist-owned space brought me into a warm circle of fellow creators and art lovers who share the same fire. It’s given me real inspiration, steady support, and a deeper sense of purpose in my work."

    —Jason Smith

  • "I joined just as I was beginning to sell my work. I had plenty of enthusiasm, but little understanding of what it meant to be a professional, working artist. Being part of this artist-owned gallery has helped me grow tremendously. I am surrounded by artists who generously share their experience and insight. I have learned how to speak about my work with greater confidence, how to approach pricing in a practical way, and how to navigate the business side of art while still protecting the heart of why I create. Seeing my work on the walls encourages me to refine my style and stay committed to my practice. Feedback from both fellow artists and visitors helps me better understand how my work resonates'"

    —Ryann Carey

  • "Being part of this gallery turned out to be one of the best decisions I could have made. My hobby transitioned into a full-time career, and the Hillsborough Gallery of Arts played a significant role in establishing my reputation as a glass artist."

    —Pringle Teetor

  • "Hillsborough Gallery of Arts has had over 60 artist member/owners. 15,000 visitors crossed our threshold in 2024 and we’ve sold nearly four million dollars worth of local art since our inception. The infrastructure of community art walks and arts events has built up around us. I’ve found inspiration and solace, friendship and professional growth in this organization. In other words, I stumbled on this visual artist’s version of heaven.

    —Ellie Reinhold

  • "I’ve grown not only technically as an artist but also in my knowledge of the business of art. But the work has also been joyful. As artists we work mostly alone to produce our artwork but in the gallery we work as partners, bringing our best selves to our business as the Hillsborough Gallery of Arts."

    —Chris Graebner

  • "When I first interviewed at HGA, not too long ago, I noticed an exuberant collective of creative energy, where every artist has a stake in our shared success. For me, this shared community and sense of purpose has been a powerful catalyst. As a woodturner, seeing the exceptional art at HGA has pushed me to be more disciplined and brave, encouraging me to 'push the envelope' with larger, more technically demanding forms in green wood.

    —Rohit Warrier