HomeMy WebLinkAboutArt Acceptance Agreement - Paula RyanACCEPTANCE AGREEMENT:
DISPLAY OF ARTWORK IN INITIAL POINT GALLERY, MERIDIAN CITY HALL
This ACCEPTANCE AGREEMENT: DISPLAY OF ARTWORK IN INITIAL POINT
GALLERY, MERIDIAN CITY HALL ("Agreement") is made on the 1-7 day of -K /Ua ,
2017 ("Effective Date"), by and between the City of Meridian, a municipal corporation
organized under the laws of the State of Idaho ("City"), and Paula Ryan, an individual person
Artist"). (City and Artist may hereinafter be collectively referred to as "Parties.")
WHEREAS, the City desires that public art will be a component of Meridian City Hall
and to that end, the Meridian Arts Commission has invited Artist to display artwork in Initial
Point Gallery, an art gallery on the third floor of Meridian City Hall, the address of which is 33
E. Broadway Ave., Meridian, Idaho ("Initial Point Gallery");
WHEREAS, on November 10, 2016, the Meridian Arts Commission ("Commission")
recommended to the Meridian City Council that Artist's artwork, as depicted in the Proposal, be
displayed in Initial Point Gallery;
WHEREAS, at its regular meeting on December 6, 2016, the Meridian City Council
adopted such recommendation and directed the Commission to work with Artist to establish a
display of Artist's artwork in Initial Point Gallery; and
WHEREAS, the Parties acknowledge that Meridian City Hall is primarily a place of
public business, that Initial Point Gallery is a public place, and that while the City seeks to
encourage artistic expression and public dialogue, the City must simultaneously ensure that
Meridian City Hall is a place where citizens, employees, and visitors of diverse ages and
perspectives feel welcome and comfortable;
NOW, THEREFORE, for good and valuable consideration, the receipt and sufficiency
of which is hereby acknowledged and agreed, and in consideration of the mutual promises and
covenants herein contained, the Parties agree as follows:
I. SCOPE OF SERVICES.
Artist shall personally deliver artwork to Initial Point Gallery, on February 3, 2017, at such time
as is specified by the Arts & Culture Specialist. Artist shall be responsible for hanging such
artwork on February 3, 2017, at the direction of the Arts & Culture Specialist; shall allow the
display of such work in Initial Point Gallery from February 3, 2017 through March 2, 2017, in
accordance with the terms of this Agreement; and shall be responsible for removal of such
artwork on March 3, 2017, at such time as is specified by the Arts & Culture Specialist.
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II. COMPENSATION AND SALE OF ARTWORK .
A. No compensation. Artist shall display Artist’s artwork in Initial Point Gallery at the
pleasure of the Meridian City Council. City shall not provide compensation to Artist for
services, work, and/or any activity undertaken pursuant to or related to this Agreement.
B. Sale of artwork. Artist may, at the direction of and in the manner established by the
Arts & Culture Specialist, passively offer the artwork on display in Initial Point Gallery
for sale. No price shall be displayed on or be proximate to any piece on display in Initial
Point Gallery. City personnel shall not facilitate in any way the sale of Artist’s work; any
transaction related to the sale of artwork shall be handled solely by Artist. Artist
acknowledges the Commission’s request that Artist voluntarily donate to the Commission
twenty percent (20%) of proceeds from any artwork sold due to its display in Initial Point
Gallery. Upon the sale of a piece of artwork on display in Initial Point Gallery, Artist
may remove such artwork from the Gallery, provided that Artist replaces the removed
piece with another piece of artwork within twenty-four (24) hours of such removal.
Artist shall coordinate the removal, replacement, and/or substitution of any and all
artwork with the Arts & Culture Specialist prior to such activity.
III. TIME OF PERFORMANCE .
Artist shall provide services described in this Agreement in a timely manner, as described
herein. Artist acknowledges and agrees that time is strictly of the essence with respect to this
Agreement, and that the failure to timely perform any of the obligations hereunder shall
constitute a default of this Agreement.
IV. INSTALLATION .
A. Coordination with Curator. Prior to the installation, removal, replacement, and/or
substitution of the display in Initial Point Gallery or any portion or component thereof,
Artist shall coordinate any and all such activity with the Gallery Curator. Artist shall be
responsible for contacting the Gallery Curator between December 30, 2016 and January
30, 2017 to confirm details regarding the installation, removal, publicity, and promotion of
the exhibit . Artist’s failure to affirmatively contact the Gallery Curator as required by this
paragraph shall constitute a default of this Agreement.
B. Inspection of display. Prior to or after installation, the Arts & Culture Specialist and/or
the City may inspect and/or review the artwork proposed by Artist for display in Initial
Point Gallery to ensure compliance with all criteria set forth in the Call to Artists attached
hereto as Exhibit A , and the Application and Acknowledgements Form attached hereto in
Exhibit B, as well as to ensure that such artwork may be safely and appropriately
displayed in Initial Point Gallery. If the Arts & Culture Specialist or the City concludes
that the display or any portion or component thereof does not meet the criteria set forth in
Exhibits A and B, does not reflect artwork as described and depicted in the Proposal set
forth in Exhibit B , or cannot be safely and/or appropriately displayed in Initial Point
Gallery, the Arts & Culture Specialist or the City may require the immediate removal of
such artwork from Initial Point Gallery. Further, the Arts & Culture Specialist or the City
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may require the immediate removal of such artwork from Initial Point Gallery where
such removal serves the best interest of the City.
V. DISPLAY .
A. Original artwork. Artist warrants that any and all artwork provided by Artist for display
in Initial Point Gallery shall be, and is, original work conceived and created by Artist.
B. Photographs of artwork. City may photograph the artwork displayed in Initial Point
Gallery, as City may desire for purposes of advertising, marketing, and public
information. Where practicable and to the extent of City’s authority, Artist shall be
acknowledged on each such photograph to be the creator of the original subject thereof,
provided that photographic reproductions of artwork shall not be identified as or
represented to be the finished artwork.
C. Use of Artist’s name. Artist hereby conveys to City permission to use Artist’s name for
purposes of advertising, marketing, and public information, without violation of Artist’s
rights of privacy or any other rights Artist may possess under this Agreement, provided
that City shall not use Artist’s logo, if any, for any purpose without the express, written
permission of Artist.
D. Use of City’s name. City hereby conveys to Artist permission to use City’s name for
purposes of advertising, marketing, and public information, without violation of City’s
rights of privacy or any other rights City may possess under this Agreement, provided
that Artist shall not use City’s logo for any purpose without the express, written
permission of the Mayor’s Chief of Staff.
E. Removal of artwork by City. City shall have the right to remove Artist’s artwork from
public display at any time and for any reason. Such removal may be temporary or
permanent in nature. Where such artwork is or is intended to be removed from public
display for longer than forty-eight (48) hours, City shall notify Artist in the manner set
forth herein. While it is intended that Artist’s artwork will be displayed in Initial Point
Gallery for the period set forth herein, this period may be shortened by City for any
reason, without notice to the Artist.
F. Removal of artwork by Artist. Artist shall coordinate with the Arts & Culture
Specialist the removal, replacement, and/or substitution of any and all artwork prior to
such activity, whether such activity is necessary due to the sale of a piece or for any other
reason.
G. Simultaneous display. City may elect to display the work of more than one Artist or
Organization in Initial Point Gallery at any time, at the City’s sole discretion. The
manner and arrangement of the display(s) in Initial Point Gallery shall be determined by
the Arts & Culture Specialist.
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VI. INDEMNIFICATION , WAIVER , AND INSURANCE .
A. Indemnification. Artist shall, and hereby does, indemnify, save, and hold harmless the
City and any and all of its employees, agents, volunteers, and/or elected officials from
any and all losses, claims, and judgments for damages or injury to persons or property,
and from any and all losses and expenses caused or incurred by Artist or Artist’s servants,
agents, employees, guests, and/or invitees.
B. Waiver. Artist shall, and hereby does, waive any and all claims and recourse against
City, including the right of contribution for loss and damage to persons or property
arising from, growing out of, or in any way connected with or incident to Artist’s
performance of this Agreement, whether such loss or damage may be attributable to
known or unknown conditions, except for liability arising out of the tortious conduct of
City or its officers, agents or employees.
C. Insurance Artist’s responsibility. City shall not provide insurance to cover loss, theft,
or damage of artwork displayed in Initial Point Gallery or to cover any activity
undertaken by Artist in the furtherance of Artists’ rights or obligations described herein.
Insurance of the artwork; of the Artist’s person, property, or interests; and/or of the
Artist’s employees or agents shall be the sole responsibility of Artist. Artist shall obtain
all necessary insurance as may be required in order to protect Artist’s insurable interests
for its rights and obligations described within this Agreement, including, but not limited
to, liability insurance, automobile insurance, worker’s compensation insurance, and/or
insurance of the artwork to be displayed in Initial Point Gallery. Artist shall bear any and
all risks of, and actual, loss of, theft of, and/or damage to the artwork prepared for,
transported to, transported from, installed or hung in, and/or displayed in Initial Point
Gallery.
VII. TERMINATION .
A. Termination for cause. If City determines that Artist has failed to comply with or is in
default of any term or condition of this Agreement, violated any of the covenants,
agreements, and/or stipulations of this Agreement, falsified any record or document
required to be prepared under this Agreement, engaged in fraud, dishonesty, or any other
act of misconduct in the performance of this Agreement; or if either Party willfully or
negligently defaults in, or fails to fulfill, its material obligations under this Agreement;
the other Party shall have the right to terminate the Agreement by providing written
notice to the defaulting party of its intent to terminate, and shall specify the grounds for
termination. The defaulting party shall have two (2) calendar days, not including
Sundays or federal holidays, after the other party mails such notice to cure the default. If
the default is not cured within such period, this Agreement shall be terminated
immediately upon mailing of written notice of termination.
B. Termination without cause. City may immediately terminate this Agreement for any
reason at any time without prior notice to Artist.
C. Termination upon death or incapacity of Artist. This Agreement shall automatically
terminate upon the death or incapacity of Artist.
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D. Non-waiver. A waiver of any breach or default of any provision of this Agreement shall
not be construed as a waiver of a breach of the same or any other provision hereof.
VIII. GENERAL PROVISIONS .
A. Relationship of Parties. It is the express intention of Parties that Artist is an
independent party and not an employee, agent, joint venturer, or partner of City. Nothing
in this Agreement shall be interpreted or construed as creating or establishing the
relationship of employer and employee between Artist and City or between Artist and
any official, agent, or employee of City. Both parties acknowledge that Artist is not an
employee of City. Artist shall retain the right to perform services for others during the
term of this Agreement.
B. Compliance with law. Throughout the course of this Agreement, Artist shall comply
with any and all applicable federal, state, and local laws.
C. Non-Discrimination . In fulfilling or exercising any right or obligation under this
Agreement, Artist shall not discriminate against any person as to race, creed, religion,
sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation or any physical, mental, or sensory disability.
D. Entire agreement. This Agreement constitutes the entire understanding between the
Parties. This Agreement supersedes any and all statements, promises, or inducements
made by either party, or agents of either party, whether oral or written, and whether
previous to the execution hereof or contemporaneous herewith. The terms of this
Agreement may not be enlarged, modified or altered except upon written agreement
signed by both parties hereto.
E. Agreement governed by Idaho law . The laws of the State of Idaho shall govern the
validity, interpretation, performance and enforcement of this Agreement. Venue shall be
in the courts of Ada County, Idaho.
F. Cumulative rights and remedies . All rights and remedies herein enumerated shall be
cumulative and none shall exclude any other right or remedy allowed by law. Likewise,
the exercise of any remedy provided for herein or allowed by law shall not be to the
exclusion of any other remedy.
G. Severability. If any provision of this Agreement is found by a court of competent
jurisdiction to be illegal, invalid, or unenforceable, the remainder of this Agreement shall
not be affected.
H. Successors and assigns. Artist shall not subcontract or assign any of Artist’s obligations
under this Agreement that require or that may require Artist’s artistic talent or expertise.
Artist may subcontract or assign obligations that do not require Artist’s artistic talent or
expertise. All of the terms, provisions, covenants and conditions of this Agreement shall
inure to the benefit of, and shall be binding upon, each party and their successors,
assigns, legal representatives, heirs, executors, and administrators.
I. Notice. Any and all notice required to be provided by the Parties hereto, unless otherwise
stated in this Agreement, shall be in writing and shall be deemed communicated upon
mailing by United States Mail, addressed as follows:
Artist:
Paula Ryan
876 N. Player Avenue
Eagle ID 83616
City
Hillary Bodnar
Arts & Culture Specialist
33 E. Broadway Ave.
Meridian ID 83642
Either party may change its respective mailing address by giving written notice of such
change in the manner herein provided.
J. City Council approval required. The validity of this Agreement shall be expressly
conditioned upon City Council action approving the Agreement. Execution of this
Agreement by the persons referenced below prior to such ratification or approval shall
not be construed as proof of validity in the absence of Meridian City Council approval.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have executed this Agreement on the
Effective Date written above.
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EXHIBIT A
CALL TO ARTISTS
Call for Artists: 2017 INITIAL POINT GALLERY SERIES
OVERVIEW:
The Meridian Arts Commission (MAC) seeks proposals for the display of two-dimensional and/or three-dimensional
artwork as part of the 2017 Initial Point Gallery Series, a series of one-month exhibitions in Initial Point Gallery. Initial
Point Gallery is located on the third floor of Meridian City Hall (33 E. Broadway Avenue, Meridian, Idaho), and is open
to the public during City working hours. Initial Point Gallery provides about 100 feet of total wall space for hanging
two-dimensional artwork, and four enclosed display cases for three-dimensional artwork. MAC requests that artists
voluntarily donate to MAC 20% of proceeds from sales of art displayed in Initial Point Gallery.
ELIGIBILITY:
Two-dimensional works displayed in Initial Point Gallery must be comprised of professional-quality, ready-to-hang,
original art. Selectees must fill all or half of the gallery. Three-dimensional works may be of any medium, but must fit
within the four supplied display cases. No artwork will be displayed which: cannot be safely hung or displayed using
the gallery’s equipment; requires unusual maintenance, handling, or security; or is disruptive or likely to offend the
sensibilities of the general public. Each piece to be displayed will be evaluated for its compliance with these general
requirements. Selectees will be required to pay a $35 gallery maintenance fee and enter into an Acceptance
Agreement with the City setting forth specific conditions of display. Selectees and invitees may reapply annually and if
selected again, 75% of the display must be artwork that has not been previously displayed in Initial Point Gallery.
Small, informal groups of 2-4 artists are encouraged to propose an exhibition including all artists’ work.
PROPOSAL REQUIREMENTS:
Artists or organizations wishing to display work in the 2017 Initial Point Gallery Series must provide the following
materials and information to MAC via email in order to be considered for selection.
Completed, signed Application & Acknowledgements form;
Letter of intent, including biography of the artist(s) or informational statement regarding organization;
250-word informational paragraph about the artist or organization (for use in gallery publicity if selected); and
Five (5) digital images representational of the works proposed for display (for organizations, each image must be of
a different artist’s work); and
35 gallery maintenance fee, upon acceptance. (nonrefundable)
Details and forms are available at the City’s website, http://www.meridiancity.org or upon request. Limited
assistance producing digital images may be available upon request. Materials submitted will not be returned.
DEADLINE:
To be considered, all proposals must be received by MAC by 5:00 p.m. on Friday, October 7, 2016.
SELECTION PROCESS:
The selection of art for the 2017 Initial Point Gallery Series will be made by MAC. MAC will notify selectees by email.
In evaluating eligible proposals, the following factors will be considered:
Proposal’s adherence to the Call for Artists;
Quality of work;
Appropriateness of subject and concept for a functioning government workplace;
Consistency with City policy and community values; and
Contribution to aesthetic and cultural atmosphere of Meridian City Hall.
RESOURCES PROVIDED UPON SELECTION:
Following selection, selectees will be required to pay a $35 gallery maintenance fee and enter into an Acceptance
Agreement with the City setting forth specific conditions of display. The City of Meridian will provide selected artists/
organizations with the following resources:
Volunteers to assist artist/organization with installing and removing each piece of artwork;
Track system for hanging 2D art and four enclosed pedestals for 3D art;
Space for artist information and/or an information board; and
Limited publicity of the exhibit through City contacts, local media, and other informational forums.
CONTACT MAC: mac@meridiancity.org
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EXHIBIT B
APPLICATION AND ACKNOWLEDGMENTS FORM
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Application & Acknowledgments: 2017 INITIAL POINT GALLERY SERIES
APPLICANT CONTACT INFORMATION
Check one: am submitting this application as an individual.
I am submitting this application for this organization:
I am submitting this-application for an informal group:
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Applicant E-mail:
Mailing Address:
Physical Address:
Applicant Phone: Dav: C£// Evening: i • // Cell:
APPLICATION OVERVIEW:
Check all that apply: K l/we propose to fill one half of Initial Point Gallery with two-dimensional artwork.
l/we propose to fill the entire Initial Point Gallery with two-dimensional artwork.
l/we propose to fill C31 D2 D3 Q4 of the display cases with 3D artwork
Number of 2D pieces: / 5" - Average size of 2D pieces: /AfhC^ IT rffalH^
Number of 3D pieces: Average size of 3D pieces:
Proposed title or theme of show:
APPLICATION MATERIALS: All materials must be received via email to mac@meridiancity.org
0 Completed, signed Application & Acknowledgements Form. (Informal groups: each artist must sign separate form.)
Biography of artist or informational statement regarding organization, no longer than one 8V2 x 11" page;
A letter of intent, describing:
a. Artist/Organization/Group's vision for and/or theme of the proposed display;
b. Number, dimensions, prices, and medium or media utilized in the works to be displayed;
c. Any publicity that the Artist/Organization/Group plans to undertake if selected; and/or
d. Any atypical issues or challenges regarding hanging or display of the works proposed for display.
Up to five digital images of work representational of the artist's/organization/group's work in .jpg format.
DISPLAY INFORMATION:
Initial Point Gallery is equipped with a track system for hanging two-dimensional artwork. Two-dimensional artwork
will be hung from cables, using hooks, and therefore must be equipped with two D rings (fig. 1) on the side rails on the
back of the frame (fig. 2). The inside of each D ring must allow a space of at least one-quarter inch (!£") for insertion
of the hooks; any wire constricting this space must be removed. The D rings should be approximately a quarter of the
distance of the total frame height from the top of the frame in order to avoid slanting away from the wall. Wires,
eyehooks, and clip frames may not be used for hanging. Initial Point Gallery also provides four display cases, each with
different dimensions (fig. 3), for displaying three-dimensional artwork.
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ACKNOWLEDGMENTS:
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hereby acknowledge the following stipulations and agree that if this proposal is
selected for display at Initial Point Gallery, such display shall occur subject to these general terms and conditions, as
well as subject to other specific terms and conditions that shall be set forth in a separate, written Acceptance
Agreement between myself and the City of Meridian. I specifically acknowledge that:
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Before my work will be displayed in Initial Point Gallery, I will be required to pay a $35 gallery
maintenance fee via cash, check, or money order, enter into an Acceptance Agreement with the City
of Meridian establishing the specific terms and conditions of the display of the particular works
displayed.
If my work is selected for display in Initial Point Gallery, the City of Meridian and its agents will
exercise professional care in handling and securing all artwork displayed in Initial Point Gallery, but
cannot and will not assume liability for any loss or damage.
Any insurance of the artwork displayed in Initial Point Gallery shall be the sole responsibility of the
artist. The City of Meridian shall not provide insurance to cover loss, theft, or damage of artwork
displayed in Initial Point Gallery.
While artwork displayed in Initial Point Gallery may be passively offered for sale by means of an
informational table, board, or handout as provided or allowed by the City of Meridian, no piece
displayed in Initial Point Gallery may have a visible price tag.
While it is intended that each exhibit in Initial Point Gallery will be displayed for a one- to three-
month period, this period may be shortened by the City of Meridian for any reason, without notice to
the artist or organization.
The City may display the work of more than one artist or organization in Initial Point Gallery at any
time, at the City's sole discretion.
Artwork submitted for display in Initial Point Gallery must be original works conceived and created
by the artist (or by artist members of the organization or group) submitting this application.
The opening night reception is scheduled by MAC; though a table and minimal staff/volunteer support
will be provided, I understand that I am the host and as such will be primarily responsible for any and
all reception invitations, publicity, refreshments, music, set up, tear-down, and clean-up.
Meridian City Hall is primarily a place of public business and Initial Point Gallery is a public place. The
City seeks to encourage artistic expression and public dialogue, but must simultaneously ensure that
City Hall is a place where citizens, employees, and visitors of diverse ages and perspectives feel
welcome and comfortable. To this end, only artists and artwork meeting the eligibility standards
described in the Call for Artists and following the terms set forth in the Acceptance Agreement shall be
displayed in Initial Point Gallery.
I do acknowledge and understand each and all of the foregoing stipulations and do agree to these general terms and
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To propose an exhibition in Initial Point Gallery, please submit this Application and Acknowledgements form,
completed in full, with the required materials, via e-mail to: mac@meridiancity.org
Thank you for your interest!
Meridian \ Commission
About the Artist
Paula Ryan has called several places “Home”, with each affecting
her art in unique ways. As a young child, the art scene in Laguna
Beach sparked an interest in oil painting. Soon, her art studies
expanded into working with other mediums, including charcoal
and colored pencil. Paula spent high school living on a Rocky
Mountain ranch north of Estes Park, Colorado. The mountains
and local color influenced her love of painting and drawing
wilderness landscapes.
After graduating from Bethany College (Kansas) with a degree in
education, Paula employed her skills as an artist in her teaching
career. She taught in both public and private schools for 20 years
and incorporated art into lessons for children of all ages.
Paula moved to Idaho in 2001, where she continued teaching,
while spending much of her free time hiking, fishing, and
gleaning ideas for artistic work. She retired from teaching in
2013 to pursue her love of art full time. When she is not painting, Paula enjoys spending time with her
husband and their two dogs in the woods and mountains, where she finds more inspiration for her art.
More about Paula:
Juried selection by the Idaho State Historical Society to display art at the state capital in 2015
Award winner at the Western Idaho Fair in 2012, 2013, 2014, 2016
Award winner at the Hells Canyon Art Festival in 2014
Member of the River City Artists’ Guild
Artist/Contributor to “Light My Fire” for the Boise/Meridian Fire Departments
Former gallery member in Boise’s downtown district
Member of Plein Air Painters of Idaho (PAPI)
Selected by Eagle Arts Commission for display at Eagle City Hall, 2015
Selected by jury for Art Finder Gallery, London, England
Art and Roses Show, 2015
Thousand Springs Art Festival artist, 2015
Paula’s paintings are purchased by collectors across the United States and in Europe.
December 7, 2016
Dear Meridian Arts Council,
I am deeply grateful for the opportunity to display my work in the Initial Point Gallery during the
month of February, 2017. I look forward to working with you in a public forum to make this the best
possible display of my oil paintings.
Painting is, for me, an ever evolving art form. My work, which started as tight and representational, is
moving toward a looser, freer style. As an artist, I always want the paint to speak. As I work with it, I
discover new ways to give it a voice. While I paint landscapes, still life, and, infrequently, animals, I never
want to lose awareness of seeing paint on canvas. The paint itself is my primary subject. Beautiful
motifs give it form and meaning, but paint has its own, varied expressions. This is the theme I hope to
convey to viewers enjoying the gallery.
At the writing of this letter, I have over 30 paintings on hand, ready for display in a gallery. Since space
will be shared with other artists in February, my number of paintings will be adjusted according to
availability of wall space. Most of my paintings measure 11 by 14 inches; some are slightly larger, and
some smaller. Except for a few gallery-wrapped canvases, all my paintings are framed, with frames
averaging four inches in width. Artwork is priced according to its size. In general, an 11x14 painting will
cost $197 unframed. Frames are sold at cost (also relevant to size), and typically run about $25. Tax is
included in all prices.
Since I am a member of several artist groups, I will let them know about the artists’ reception on
opening night. I will also employ various forms of social media, including my personal website, and my
website at Art Finder. Let’s hope all represented artists get a good turnout at the reception.
Again, I wish to express my appreciation for inviting me to participate in this event. I hope to do my
part to make it fun and festive.
Sincerely,
Paula Ryan