New Gift Shop Policies

After three years, the Monroe Arts Association (MAA) is firmly established. At a recent

MAA Board Meeting, the Board of Directors approved a fee adjustment to our

consignment policy. Beginning July 1, 2025, MAA’s commission on goods sold in the

gift shop will increase from 25% to 30%. As you all know, prices are rising for

everything, especially utilities. We strive to make art accessible for everyone in our rural

community. However, to keep MAA alive, we need to increase our revenue stream. The

5% increase shouldn’t eat into your profits too much, but it will make it easier to keep

our doors open. I would note that 30% is still better than most places that take 40% or

more. Please let us know if you have questions or concerns about this new policy.

Check cashing policies have also changed in order to keep accounting more efficient.

The table below gives details on the new guidelines. Checks that are not cashed by the

indicated date, will convert into a donation to MAA.

If check is issued in

these months:

The check needs to be

picked up and cashed by

end of:

Q1 January - March June

Q2 April - June September

Q3 July - September December

Q4 November - December March

If for some reason there are extenuating circumstances, arrangements can be made by

contacting:

Monroe Arts Association

Robin Owen, Gift Shop Manager

managergiftshop@gmail.com

Phone (541) 847-2278