Member Benefits
Become a member of Hoop Gallery and be part of the Surf Coast’s exciting art community.
You can play a part in supporting our not-for-profit gallery where you will get to experience contemporary art works, interesting workshops and many other events.
Hoop Gallery is a perfect place to unwind, catch-up with friends and get inspired.
As a member, you will help us fulfil our mission of supporting local artists while engaging with our community and its rich and diverse cultural life.
Red Whyte - photograph
Hoop Gallery is a not-for-profit, volunteer-run space sustained by the support of our community. Memberships, fees, events, and donations help cover essential costs, enabling us to keep supporting artists and presenting their work.
You will assist Hoop Gallery become a creative destination for inspiration and innovation by:
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Helping regional artists to exhibit and sell their work
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Providing a hub for artists to professionally network
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Offering public art programs and community art activities
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Engaging with the regional community to seek creative outcomes
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Helping share a diverse range of stories and conversations and new ideas.
Member benefits
As a member, you will enjoy the following benefits:
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Invitation to exhibit in the annual Members Exhibition
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Submit an Expression of Interest to sell your artwork in the Hoop Gallery Art Shop
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10% discount on public programs and workshops
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Artist discount on entry fee for curated and/or themed exhibitions
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Invitation to exclusive membership events
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Regular newsletters to keep you up to date with ‘what’s on’
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20% discount at 4 Pines Brewery, Surf Coast Hwy, Torquay
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5% discount on Art Shop items at key retail times, such as Mother's Day, Father's Day and Christmas
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10% discount with Frameline Printing & Framing on all framing/printing/reproductions and in store, Thompson Rd
North Geelong -
15% discount at Perla Tacos, Surf Coast Hwy, Torquay
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10% discount at Sticks & Stones Cafe, Torquay
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15% discount at Geelong Picture Framing, Belmont
Tara White - oil on canvas
Murray Chenery - acrylic on canvas
Membership annual fees
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Standard Membership: $50 per year
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Concession Membership*: $40 per year
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Family Membership**: $85 per year
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Youth / Under 18 join for free (Associate Membership)
When joining, you can choose automated or manual renewal. Membership can be cancelled at any time if you do not wish to renew.
Please talk to a member of our helpful volunteer committee, or send us an email if you have any questions.
*Concession is for pensioner, health care card, DVA card holders and full-time students.
**Family Membership is up to four people of immediate family, over 18 yrs.