How to sell cards at the gallery
Interested in selling cards at the Pearl Ellis Gallery? Here’s everything you need to know.
How It Works
The gallery provides two ways to display your cards:
Printed reproductions go on the card carousel.
Original art cards (e.g., hand-painted or embellished) go on the display rack.
All cards are sold through our Square Point of Sale system. A 20% commission is retained by the gallery, and payments are processed quarterly.
📌 An active membership is required to sell cards.
Contact the Card Coordinator
Thanks for your interest! Please fill out the form to get started.
Getting Started
How Many Cards Can I Bring?
Each artist may sell up to 20 cards at a time, with up to two price points.
You may use one price for all 20 cards, or
Split them into two batches (e.g., 10 cards at $5.00, 10 at $6.00)
You will be assigned two unique POS codes (e.g., #AC123 and #AC124) — one for each price.
You may restock your cards as they sell, but please notify us first so we can keep your inventory accurate.
What Types of Cards Are Accepted?
Both folded cards (with envelopes) and postcards are accepted.
All cards must be individually sleeved in clear resealable polypropylene bags (no zip bags).
Tip: When choosing sleeve sizes, measure to fit the envelope, not just the card.
How Do I Label My Cards?
Each card must have a label on the back that includes:
Your assigned POS code (e.g., #AC123)
The card price (e.g., $5.00)
Example: #AC123 $5.00 (don’t leave out the AC)
How Do I Meet the Gallery’s Quality Standards?
Cards must be of professional quality.
If you’re using printed reproductions:
Make sure the images are high-resolution, colour-corrected and have good contrast.
Cards may be rejected if the print quality is poor or significantly duller than the original artwork.
When should I drop off my cards?
Before dropping off your cards, email the Card Coordinator with:
Whether you're using one or two price points
How many cards you’re submitting at each price
The price(s) of your cards
We’ll update your inventory in the POS before you bring them in and arrange a drop-off date and time.
How Do I Get Paid?
Payments for sold cards are issued quarterly by e-transfer.
An e-transfer will be sent to the email address provided in your membership application, unless you request a different email be used for payments.
Questions?
Contact Rim Slim, Card Coordinator cardsales@pearlellisgallery.ca
Responsibilities
Artist Responsibilities
Arrange to drop off cards at the gallery and confirm the number of cards and prices. Alternatively, artists can email the Card Coordinator the remaining card count and prices.
Each artist can display up to 20 cards at a time and is encouraged to replenish their stock as soon as a few cards get sold.
Cards must be neatly presented in sleeves (no zip bags).
Gallery Responsibilities
Monitor card inventory and notify artists when stock is low.
Update the Point of Sale system when artists replenish their card stock.
Pay artists at beginning of each quarter for sales in the previous quarter.