Join the Gallery

Dark Gallery is now open for new partners. We offer 3 partner programs: full partner, half partner and rookie partner. Read more about the available programs below.

You can read about our current gallery partners on the “About” page on this website.

PLEASE NOTE. We currently only have 1 vacancy as full partner. We are also currently fully subscribed with rookie partners but you are very welcome to contact us for rookie opportunities in the autumn on 2025.

Become a Full Partner

Becoming a full partner at our gallery offers the chance to exhibit, curate and host events at the gallery year-round. You will be guaranteed 2 solo exhibitions during the best months of the year and can take part in festival activities at the gallery. We offer mentorship for those looking for support with project development, networking, grant application, PR activities and much more. You are required to organise staffing of your own activities, although the gallery does have volunteers. Your monthly contribution is DKK 950. If you have a CVR, VAT will be added. With a CVR, your contribution is fully tax deductible. There is a 3-month deposit.

Benefits:

• Guaranteed 2 Solo Exhibitions: Showcase your photography and projects in two solo exhibitions annually.
• Curatorial Opportunities: Curate your own exhibitions and host photography and filmmaking events with external artists. Note that such curatorial exhibitions taking up the entire gallery for 2 weeks are considered solo exhibitions.
• Group Shows: Take part in group shows or exhibit alongside other projects at the gallery year-round.
• Festival Participation: Take part in gallery activities at arts and cultural festivals throughout the year
• Mentorship & Support: We make sure that you enjoy networking opportunities and can engage with festivals and major events. Experienced partners will offer their insights and assist with art grant applications and PR activities
• Keep Your Sales Revenue: Retain 100% of the profits from the sale of your artwork.
• Community & Collaboration: Connect with a vibrant community of artists and creatives.

Responsibilities:

• Gallery Staffing: Manage staffing during your own exhibitions (volunteer staffers are also available to assist).
• Partnership Fee: A monthly fee of DKK 950 + VAT (DKK 1187,50 incl. VAT if you have a CVR). The fee is fully tax deductible for those with a CVR.
• Deposit: A 3-month deposit is required upon signing up. There is no VAT on the deposit.

 

Become a Half Partner

Becoming a half partner at our gallery offers the chance to exhibit your own work and host events at the gallery year-round. You will be guaranteed 1 solo exhibitions during the best months of the year and can take part in festival activities at the gallery. We offer mentorship for those looking for support with grant application and PR activities. You are required to organise staffing of your own activities, although the gallery does have volunteers. Your monthly contribution is DKK 750. If you have a CVR, VAT will be added. With a CVR your contribution is fully tax deductible. There is a 3-month deposit.

Benefits:

• Guaranteed 1 Solo Exhibitions: Showcase your photography and projects in one solo exhibitions annually
• Group Shows: Take part in group shows with other gallery partners or exhibit alongside other projects at the gallery year-round. (Note, this program does not give access to curate shows with external artists or take part in gallery festival activities/exhibitions)
• Mentorship & Support: Experienced partners will offer their insights and assist with art grant applications and PR activities
• Keep Your Sales Revenue: Retain 100% of the profits from the sale of your artwork.
• Community & Collaboration: Connect with an engaged community of artists and creatives.

Responsibilities:

• Gallery Staffing: Manage staffing during your own exhibitions (volunteer staffers are also available to assist).
• Partnership Fee: A monthly fee of DKK 750 + VAT (DKK 937,50 incl. VAT if you have a CVR). The fee is fully tax deductible for those with a CVR.
• Deposit: A 3-month deposit is required upon signing up. There is no VAT on deposits.

 

Become a Rookie Partner

Are you a student or emerging creative professional? Our Rookie Partner program offers a unique opportunity to launch your artistic career. You will get to exhibit your projects three times annually alongside other projects at the gallery and host events year-round. Solo exhibitions can be organised outside primary opening seasons (i.e. July and August). We offer mentorship with project development, grant applications and PR activities. Your contribution is DKK 190 per month. If you have a CVR, VAT will be added to your contribution. With a CVR, the cost is fully tax deductible. You also need to contribute with voluntary work at the gallery, typically staffing. It requires around 40 hours of voluntary work to qualify for an exhibition. We will offer you the chance for up to 4-5 hours of voluntary work per week during opening seasons so you can quickly qualify for exhibitions.

Benefits:

• 3 Annual Exhibitions: Showcase your own work in three annual exhibitions within our gallery spaces alongside other gallery projects. Solo exhibitions (included in the 3 annual exhibitions) can be arranged during the gallery’s closing seasons (July through early August and mid- to late December)
• Rookie Events: You can host events at the gallery provided there is free admission to the public
• Mentorship & Support: Receive guidance on your projects and assistance with art grant applications and PR activities.
• Keep Your Sales Revenue: Retain 100% of the profits from the sale of your artwork.
• Community & Collaboration: Connect with an engaged community of artists and creatives.

Responsibilities:

• Gallery Staffing: You contribute with voluntary work during exhibition seasons, typically staffing on weekdays or weekends. In addition, you also staff your own exhibitions and activities at the gallery. Note that it requires 40 hours of voluntary work at the gallery to qualify for an exhibition. We seek to offer opportunity for up to 4-5 hours of voluntary work per week at the gallery so you can quickly qualify for exhibitions.
• Membership Fee: A monthly fee of DKK 190 + VAT (237,50 including VAT if you have a CVR) is required. The fee is fully tax deductible for those with a CVR. There is no deposit.

Eligibility: Your first exhibition can be scheduled after completing 40 hours of gallery staffing.

 

About the fees:

What is included?

No matter which partner program you choose, your monthly fee will contribute to covering the basic expenses of running the gallery, including rent, heating, electricity and internet.

What is not included?

The cost of materials used for your exhibitions is not included. But we offer to help you apply for arts funding for these expenses. Boosting of posts on social media is also not covered by the fee.

 

Small print:

Once you have joined the gallery as a partner, you can swap between our different partner programs, or be transferred within 12 months by giving us due notice. A change of partner program by individual partners must always be neutral for the overall gallery budget.

It is up to you to make the best of your opportunities. No discount is given if you plan or effectuate less shows and other activities than you are entitled to according to the program you have signed up to.

Full partners are guaranteed two solo exhibitions per year, while half partners receive one. However, this does not necessarily align with the calendar year. Instead, the guaranteed exhibition period follows a 12-month interval from the date of joining the gallery. For example, if you join on 1 May, you are entitled to the allocated number of solo exhibitions before 1 May of the following year. Solo exhibitions typically run for two weeks and include two to three weekends. Please note that during peak months, short turnaround times between exhibitions of three to four days may apply.

You cannot charge artists a fee to be featured in your curated shows without clearing this with the gallery

There is always free admission to exhibitions at the gallery. However, full and half partners of the gallery can host events (such as seminars and courses) where admission is charged provided this is approved by the gallery.

When becoming a full or half partner, you need to pay 3 months deposit. If a full or half partner wishes to leave the gallery, they must provide three months’ notice. We will make every effort to find a replacement partner as soon as possible, which may allow for an earlier departure. However, this cannot be guaranteed. The 3 months notice applies to both parties since also the gallery has a 3-month notice in the contract. Once a partner has left the gallery, they can generally no longer exhibit there unless invited by an existing full partner as part of their curatorial program. Additionally, such participation must be approved by the gallery.

Rookie partners do not pay deposit and therefore have no notice period. However, no refund or discount can be given if they wish to leave before the end of the month.