How to Join

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

The gallery currently has 7 full partners, 3 half partners and 9 “Rookie partners”. Read more about our team on the “About” page of this website.

We are currently looking for 1 half partner and 3 new rookie partners.

Read more about our “Rookie” and half partner programs below on this page.

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 are guaranteed 2 solo exhibitions a year, taking over the full gallery. You can also book our LAB for smaller exhibitions and there are opportunities throughout the year for shows in individual spaces. You can also lead or take part in festival activities . We offer mentorship for those looking for support with project development, networking, grant application, PR activities and much more. The gallery has volunteer staffing and you have the respobsibility of organising the staffing of your own exhibitions and events, supported by our staffing assistant. Your monthly contribution is DKK 950. If you have a CVR, your contribution is fully tax deductible. There is a 3-month deposit plus a DKK 200 key deposit.

Benefits:

Guaranteed 2 Solo Exhibitions: Showcase your photography and projects in two solo exhibitions annually, taking over the full gallery.
Exhibitions in the LAB: You can also exhibit in our new LAB year-round.where short, dynamic projects are showcased This space is not automatically included when you book your main exhibition slots but you have priority to this space during your exhibition takeover provided your project aligns with the LAB concept.
Curatorial Opportunities: Curate exhibitions and host photography and filmmaking events in the gallery with external artists.
Group Shows: Take part in group shows or exhibit alongside other projects at the gallery year-round, subject to available space.
Festival Participation: Lead or take part in gallery activities at arts and cultural festivals throughout the year. Full partners also have the opportunity of representing the gallery at major festivals at other locations.
Exchange Program: The gallery is currently building ties with other galleries and institutions aiming to create exchange exhibition opportunities. Our full partners are engaged in this process and can curate such collaborations.
Full artistic freedom: You have full artistic freedom to develop your exhibitions and to experiment with formats and ideas.
Mentorship & Support: Experienced partners will offer their insights and assist with art grant applications and PR activities, if needed
Keep Your Sales Revenue: Retain 100% of the revenues from the sale of your artwork.
Community & Collaboration: Connect with a vibrant community of artists and creatives.

Responsibilities:

Manage Gallery Staffing: You manage the staffing roster during your own exhibitions supported by our staffing assistant. Volunteer staffers are available to assist but we recommend being at the gallery in person as often as you can to help grow your network and benefit from higher sales.
Partnership Fee: A monthly fee of DKK 950. The fee is fully tax deductible for those with a CVR.
Deposit: A 3-month deposit is required upon signing up. You also leave a DKK 200 key deposit, which is refunded when you return the keys to the gallery.

Become a Half Partner

Becoming a half partner at our gallery offers the chance to exhibit and host events at the gallery year-round. You are guaranteed 1 solo exhibition and can take part in festival activities at the gallery. You can also book our LAB for smaller, and there are opportunities to exhibit in individual spaces in the gallery throughout the year. We offer mentorship for those looking for support with grant application and PR activities. The gallery has volunteer staffing and you organise the staffing for your activities supported by our staffing assistant. Your monthly contribution is DKK 650. If you have a CVR, your contribution is fully tax deductible. There is a 5-month deposit plus a DKK 200 key deposit.

Benefits:

Guaranteed 1 Solo Exhibition: Showcase your photography and projects in one solo exhibition annually.
Exhibitions in the LAB: You can also exhibit in our new LAB year-round where short, dynamic projects are showcased . This space is not automatically included when you book your main exhibition slots but you have priority to this space during your exhibition takeover provided your project aligns with the LAB concept.
Curatorial Opportunities: Curate exhibitions and host photography and filmmaking events with external artists at the gallery.
Group Shows: Take part in group shows with other gallery partners or exhibit alongside other projects at the gallery year-round, subject to availabile space.
Exchange Program: The gallery is currently building ties with other galleries and institutions aiming to create exchange exhibition opportunities. Our half partners are involved in such collaborations.
Full Artistic Freedom: You have full artistic freedom to develop your exhibitioins and to experiment with formats and ideas.
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:

Manage Gallery Staffing: Manage the staffing roster during your own exhibitions supported by our gallery staffing assistant. Volunteer staffers are available to assist but we recommend being at the gallery in person as often as you can so you can grow your network and benefit from higher sales.
Partnership Fee: A monthly fee of DKK 650. The fee is fully tax deductible for those with a CVR.
Deposit: A 5-month deposit is required upon signing up. This deposit can be paid in installments, You also leave a DKK 200 key deposit, which is refunded when you return the keys to the gallery.

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 take part in 3 group exhibitions annually. We call these “rookie takeovers”. In addition, you can showcase solo projects in our gallery LAB and host events. We offer mentorship with project development, grant applications and PR activities. Your contribution is DKK 190 per month. If you have a CVR, the cost is fully tax deductible. When contributing with voluntary community work at the gallery, typically staffing or other practical or creative tasks, you earn the opportunity to take part in group exibitions at the gallery. It requires up to 30 hours of voluntary work to qualify for a group exhibition (sometimes less). You can also book our LAB for solo exhibitions for the same number of hours. We offer plenty of opportunity for voluntary work so you can quickly qualify for gallery exhibitions . We also host events year-round where everyone at the gallery can take part, such as print markets and workshops. These do not require voluntary hours.

Benefits:

3 Annual Group Exhibitions: Showcase your own work in three annual group exhibition. We call these “rookie takeovers”. The 3 group exhibitions are within a 12-month period, which may not necessarily follow the calendar year. Rookies do not have the opportunity to curate external artists but are welcome to submit curatorial projects for consideration.
Solo shows in the LAB: You can also exhibit solo projects in our new dynamic, experimental LAB any time of year subject to availability.
Project development: You have the opportunity of teaming with our full and half partners to help develop major projects at the gallery
Host Events: You can host you own events at the gallery provided there is free admission
Workshops and print markets: You take part in our regular gallery events, also without contributing work hours.
Mentorship & Support: Receive guidance on your projects and assistance with art grant applications and PR activities.
Keep Your Sales Revenue: Retain 100% of the revenues from the sale of your artwork.
Community & Collaboration: Connect with an engaged community of artists and creatives.

Responsibilities:

Voluntary work: You contribute with voluntary work to earn the opportunity to take part in our three annual “Rookie Takeovers,” typically staffing or other practical or creative tasks. Note that it requires up to 30 hours of voluntary work (sometimes less) to take part in a Rookie Takeover or to book our dynamic LAB for a solo exhibition. You can also book the LAB for a group exhibition with several other rookies and that way share the 30 hours. This allows you to start exhibiting after only few hours of voluntary work.
Staff your own exhibitions and events: You staff your own solo exhibitions and help staff the group exhibitions you take part in. These hours are additional, however, and do not count towards hostign or taking part in upcoming shows.
Membership Fee: A monthly fee of DKK 190. The fee is fully tax deductible for those with a CVR. There is no notice time but you leave a DKK 200 key deposit, which is refunded when you return your set of gallery keys.

Eligibility: Your first exhibition can be scheduled after completing around 30 hours of voluntary work. We offer plenty of opportunity for voluntary work so you can quickly qualify for exhibitions.

About the monthly fees:

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. The gallery offers a budget for boosting social media posts of exhibitions (except those in the LAB). You may want to top up the budget to ensure wider reach and a larger audience.

Small print:

When joining the gallery, you will be billed for the first month and the deposit. Once paid, you will be given the keys to your new gallery!

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 or 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, workshops and courses) where admission is charged.

When becoming a full partner, you need to pay 3 months deposit, which means you must give 3 months notice when wishing to leave the gallery. Half partners pay 5 months deposit and must therefore give 5 months notice. Note, that all partners, including full and half partners, will be given 3 months notice in the event of the closure of the gallery. This is due to the gallery having 3 months notice in the lease contract for the facility. When you give notice to the gallery, 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. There is also a 200 DKK key deposit for everyone joining the gallery.

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.