Thank you for your interest in joining The Ice House Artists’ Co-op Gallery.  We are accepting applications, and we look forward to contacting you.  

You can also contact the Morgan Arts Council (MAC) to request information on becoming a showcased Hallway Artist or joining in one of the MAC Curated Gallery Shows.

Benefits of Joining the Co-Op

  • Receive 80% of your sales
  • Ability to market to approximately 1,100 Ice House Co-Op Facebook followers
  • Ability to network with other artists in the Co-op

Co-Op Membership Requirements

  • All artists must reside within a 50-mile radius of Berkeley Springs, WV, or elsewhere within the state of West Virginia
  • Satisfy the jury standards for gaining membership in the Co-Op
  • Artwork must be predominantly handcrafted by the artist
  • Work with fellow Co-Op members in promoting the Co-Op and maintaining a professional image for the gallery
  • Keep artwork fresh and updated by rotating stock throughout the year
  • Maintain Co-Op membership for a minimum of 6 months after acceptance
  • Attend the annual Ice House Co-Op meeting in April

Cost to Participate in the Ice House Co-Op

  • Artists pay $35 per month dues (billed quarterly) to cover Co-Op expenses
  • Artists must join the Morgan Arts Council (MAC) and keep MAC membership current at www.macicehouse.org
  • Payment for sales is made each month (80% to the artist/20% to MAC; 3.5% charge for credit card purchases)
  • Sales tax is paid monthly by Co-Op, LLC to the State of WV

The Ice House Co-op Gallery Jury Process and Standards

The Berkeley Springs Ice House Co-op Gallery showcases the best art and crafts of West Virginia and within a 50-mile radius of our neighboring states.  To ensure that only the best handmade fine arts and crafts are available in our retail gallery, each artisan has participated in a jury process.

The Ice House Co-op Gallery seeks artists whose work displays a high level of creativity, expresses original ideas, is unique in design, pays attention to the finest details, displays outstanding craftsmanship, and uses materials of exceptional quality.  Prospective artist’s work will be evaluated and critiqued by a panel of jurors consisting of seasoned, senior Co-op Gallery artists who excel and are considered masters, within their specific media type.  

If you feel your work satisfies these standards and criteria, please submit an application and several high-resolution photos.  Submitting an application and images of your work for critique will determine whether you will be asked to attend an in-person jury session.  Evaluation for acceptance and an invitation to join the Ice House Co-op Gallery occurs after the in-person jury. 

Ice House Artist’s Co-Op (304) 867-3073
138 Independence Street, Berkeley Springs, WV 25411