HomeMy WebLinkAboutAcceptance Agreement with Helen Grainger Wilson for Display of Artwork in Initial Point GalleryACCEPTANCE 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 this 20th day of October, 2009
("Effective Date"), by and between.the City of Meridian, a municipal corporation organized under the
laws of the State of Idaho ("City"), and Helen Grainger Wilson, an individual person whose address is
700 E. Parkway Court, Boise, Idaho ("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 issued the Call to Artists attached hereto as Exhibit A, seeking
proposals for the display of 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, in response to the Call to Artists, Artist did submit a proposal, comprised of the
materials attached hereto as Exhibit B ("Proposal"), for the display of artwork in Initial Point Gallery;
WHEREAS, on February 9, 2009, the Meridian Arts Commission ("Commission") reviewed
the responses to the Call to Artists, selected Artist's work for display based on the Proposal, and
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 February 10, 2009, 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 places
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 to Initial Point Gallery, on October 23, 2009, at 9:00 a.m., or at such
time and date as is mutually agreed-upon by the Artist and the Gallery Curator, approximately
twenty-five (25) paintings, which pieces shall substantially conform to the description of such
artwork set forth in Exhibit B hereto. Artist shall be responsible for hanging such artwork on
October 23, 2009 at the direction of the Gallery Curator; shall allow the display of such work in
Initial Point Gallery from October 23, 2009 to November 25, 2009 in accordance with the terms of
this Agreement; and shall be responsible for removal of such artwork on November 25, 2009, at
9:00 a.m., or at such time and date as is mutually agreed-upon by the Artist and the Gallery Curator.
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II. COMPENSATION AND SALE OF ARTWORK.
A. No compensation. Artist shall display her 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 Gallery
Curator, passively offer the artwork on display in Initial Point Gallery for sale. No price shall
be displayed on or be proximate to any artwork 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 Gallery Curator 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.
B. Inspection of display. Prior to or after installation, the Gallery Curator 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 as Exhibit C, as well as to
ensure that such artwork may be safely and appropriately displayed in Initial Point Gallery. If
the Gallery Curator or the City concludes that the display or any portion or component thereof
does not meet the criteria set forth in Exhibits A and C, 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 Gallery Curator or the City may require the immediate
removal of such artwork from Initial Point Gallery. Further, the Gallery Curator or the City
may require the immediate removal of such artwork from Initial Point Gallery where such
removal serves the best interest of the City.
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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
photographic reproduction 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 Executive
Assistant.
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 maybe shortened by City for any reason, without notice to the Artist.
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F. Removal of artwork by Artist. Artist shall coordinate with the Gallery Curator 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 Gallery
Curator.
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, her servants, agents, employees, guests,
and/or business invitees.
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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 maybe 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 any terns 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 giving written notice to the defaulting party of its intent to terminate, and shall
specify the grounds for termination. The defaulting party shall have twenty-four (24) hours
after receipt of such notice to cure the default. If the default is not cured within such period,
this Agreement shall be terminated upon mailing of written notice of such termination by the
terminating party.
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.
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.
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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 her artistic talent or expertise. Artist may
subcontract or assign obligations that do not require her 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:
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Artist:
Helen Grainger Wilson
700 E. Parkway Court
Gallery Curator:
Dwight Williams
Meridian Arts Commission
Boise, Idaho 83706 33 E. Broadway Ave.
(208) 344-4344 Meridian, Idaho 83642
(208) 887-6473
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City:
Emily Kane, Deputy City Attorney
City of Meridian
33 E. Broadway Ave.
Meridian, Idaho 83642
(208) 898-5506
ekane@meridiancity.org
Any party may change its respective address for the purpose of this paragraph 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 20th day
of October, 2009.
ARTIST:
Helen Grainger Wilson
STATE OF IDAHO )
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I HEREBY CERTIFY that on this l@day of C~, ,~, 2009, before the undersigned, a Notary Public in the
State of Idaho, personally appeared Helen Grainger Wilson, known to me to be the person who executed the said
instrument, and acknowledged to me that she executed the same.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed my official seal, the day and year in this
certificate first above written. ••••
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Exhibit A
Meridian Commission
Call for Artists: 2009 INITIAL POINT GALLERY SERIES
OVERVIEW:
The Meridian Arts Commission (MAC) seeks proposals for the 2009 Initial Point Gallery Series, a series of two-month
exhibitions in Initial Point Gallery. Initial Point Gallery is located on the third floor of Meridian City Hall (33 E.
Broadway, Meridian, Idaho), and is open to the public during City working hours. Initial Point Gallery provides 120 feet
of total wall space-60 feet on either side of a generous space; featured artists or organizations must be prepared to
fill all or half of the gallery with their works. MAC requests that artists voluntarily donate to MAC 20% of proceeds from
works sold due to their display in Initial Point Gallery.
ELIGIBILITY:
The 2009 Initial Point Gallery Series is to be comprised solely of professional-quality, ready-to-hang, two-dimensional,
original art that is conceived and created by artists who live or work in Idaho's Treasure Valley. Artwork on paper
and/or with mats must be under glass or acrylic. No piece will be displayed which: cannot be safely hung using the
gallery's system; 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; selected artists or organizations will be asked to enter into an Acceptance Agreement with the City
setting forth specific conditions of display.
PROPOSAL REQUIREMENTS:
Artists or organizations wishing to display work in the 2009 Initial Point Gallery Series must provide the following
materials and information to MAC in order to be considered for selection.
• Completed, signed Application It Acknowledgements form;
• Biography of the artist or informational statement regarding organization;
• Letter of intent; --
• Up to five digital images representational of the artist/organization's work, on a CD; and
• $35 gallery maintenance fee.
Details and forms are available at the City's website, http://www.meridiancity.org or by a-mail request to
mac@meridiancity.org. Materials submitted for consideration cannot be returned.
DEADLINE:
All proposals must be received by MAC by 5:00 p.m. on Friday, February 6, 2009.
SELECTION PROCESS:
The selection of art for the 2009 Initial Point Gallery Series will be made by MAC. MAC will notify a selected artist or
organization that their work has been chosen for display in Initial Point Gallery by letter sent U.S. Mail. In reviewing
eligible proposals or portfolios, the following factors will be considered:
• 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:
The City of Meridian will provide selected artists/organizations with the following resources:
• Skilled, experienced volunteers to assist with hanging and taking down each piece of artwork;
• Track system for hanging art, using wires that are attached to hooks;
• Space for artist information and/or an information board; and
• Publicity of the exhibit through local media and other informational forums.
CONTACT MAC: By mail: Meridian Arts Commission
Attn: 2009 Initial Point Gallery Series
33 East Broadway
Meridian ID 83642
By a-mail: mac@meridiancity.org
Exhibit B
Application -fit Acknowledgments: 2009 INITIAL POINT
GALLERY SERIES
ARTIST/ORGANIZER CONTACT INFORMATION:
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Check one: O I/we propose to fill one half of Initial Point Gallery with artwork.
~~ ^ I/we propose to ftll the entire Initial Point Gallery with~artwork.
Number of pieces: ~ .,,/ Average size of pieces: 1 ~_~(- f~ B,r hp_ Si,~.e~
APPLICATION MATERIALS: ~ ~ ^~ 5 ~ r1l~s ~~~( ~a 1~'us~t3C%'~i J'C'S o~ ~1'~~ 5
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1 Completed, signed Application 6t Acknowledgements Form ~~~ „,
2 Biography of artist or informational statement regarding organization, no longer than one
8l/z x 11 " page;
3 A letter of intent, describing:
• Artist/Organization's vir,sion for and/or theme of the exhibition;
• Number, dimensions, prices, and medium or media utilized in the works to be
displayed;
xc a:_._,>>;,~ ti Any publicity that the Artist/Organization plans to undertake if selected; and/or
• Any atypical issues or challenges regarding hanging or display of the works proposed for
display.
4 U to five di ital images representation of the artist's/organization's work on a CD,
resolution of !~ dpi at a minimum size of 5x7", in , jpg format. Please name each image
ftle with artist last name or organtzadon name and the title of the work (e.g.:
name.title. jpg). Materials submitted will not be returned. Damaged or non-compliant CDs
and/or images will not be considered.
5 $35 gallery maintenance fee; check made payable to the Meridian Arts Commission. This
fee is nonrefundable. '
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HANGING INFORMATION:
Initial Point Gallery is equipped with a track system for hanging exhibits.. Artwork displayed in
Meridian Arts Commission
2009 Initial Point Gallery Series
Helen Grainger Wilaon
Biographical Statement
Bom and raised in Alberta and having traveled on four continents, I still delight in
discovering Idaho's expanses and secret niches, some of which I express in my
artwork.
As a Merit Member of the Idaho Watercolor Society and signature member of the
Plein Air Painters of Idaho, I use watercolors, oils, acrylics, and inks to convey
some small aspect of Idaho's marvelous natural and cultural environments, and
frequently their interactions.
As a Teaching Artist (Rostered Artist) with the Idaho Commission on the Arts, I
have worked as an artist in residence in 15 schools throughout rural Idaho,
teaching thousands of students (grades K-12), their teachers, and community
members art appreciation, history, drawing, painting, and clay artwork. I also
volunteer to teach art classes to girl scouts and others.
Additionally, I work as an artist in residence in Alaska through Alaska's Artist in
Schools program. My most recent residency, last May, was at an elementary
school on Kodiak Island, Alaska. There I encouraged hundreds of children of
Alaska Native and/or Russian heritage to appreciate and expand their traditional
artistic cultures through painting and drawing. I encourage students to express
themselves creatively and meaningfully.
As a signature member of the Plein Air Painters of Idaho, I enjoy on-site painting
(not always weather permitting, either).
Before turning much of my attention to creating and teaching art, I taught
elementary school in Boise for a dozen years and helped raise our family.
Happily, many of my favorite art activities now include painting with our three
young grandchildren. A foundation for creating and teaching art and appreciating
nature and cultures lies in my university education: Master of Arts degrees in art
and elementary education, and Bachelor of Arts degrees in sociology and art.
Two quotations that continually influence my artwork and life are the following:
We need the tonic of wildness...and nature.
Henry David Thoreau
^ ~ ~~•~shes away from the soul the dust of everyday life.
Pablo Picasso
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Meridian Arts Commission
2009 Initial Point Gallery Series
Helen Grainger Wilson
Letter of Intent
Possible Visions and Themes
I envision three possibilities for displaying my artwork:
1 Displaying several of my paintings while sharing with other artists a theme
of Idaho's natural environment*. The final choice of my art (oils, water-
colors, acrylics, ink drawings) could be made from as many as 25 suitable
pieces in order to fit the theme and space available, etc. Most of my
paintings are representational and considered realistic, but with a strong
consideration of underlying design and composition. Some of my
paintings are abstracted realism."*
2 Displaying a much larger selection of my artwork in a solo retrospective
exhibit (dating over the past two decides) with a theme of Idaho's natural
environment
3 Displaying a large selection of my artwork in a solo retrospective, as in
#2, but with the addition of some of my three~imensional, hand built or
wheel thrown, incised porcelain clay artwork (once you acquire secure
display cases). The theme would remain Idaho's natural environment.
Of course, my clay artwork would have to be juried on its own merit, but I
might mention that it was for my clay work that I was initially juried as a
rostered artist with the Idaho Commission on the Arts. (After I could no
longer work with clay for medical reasons, I was later juried a rostered
artist based on my paintings.)
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*Themes:
"Idaho's Natural Environment: North, South, East and West" would be a suitable
theme for most of my artwork. Since moving to Idaho in 1965, I have lived in
eastern, northern, and southwestern Idaho (Boise) and have constantly
expressed my appreciation of the state's beauty in visual artwork.
(Accompanying my geologist husband who thrives on hiking, backpacking,
canoeing, and rafting into remote regions has expanded my horizons
considerably!)
** Influenced by my background in sociology and anthropology, in some of my
favorite artwork I combine elements of the natural environment with appropriate
cultural environments. I call such paintings my Two Worlds artwork. For example,
in one watercolor painting I used photographs I took while backpacking in the
remote Bighorn Crags region of central Idaho to inspire a bold, abstracted image.
In it I morphed a grouping of massive boulders suggestive of a woman's form
wrapped in a blanket. Because the region was home to the Lemhi Shoshoni
(Wilson, con't)
tribe, I tried to respectfully invoke an essence of the traditional people and the
majesty of their land. To depict the searing summer heat of the region I
employed hot colors-yellows and oranges with touches of their complements
and neutrals to convey the spirit I continue to experience.
Artwork to be Displayed
Basically, my artwork falls into the "average° range in Idaho: subject matter
(mostly nature); size (11"x14", 18"x24", 20"x30'; price ($300 - $950); mostly
watercolors, but with about one-third oil paintings and a few acrylic paintings, ink
drawings and washes. Any number, up to about 25 pieces of artwork, could be
selected for an exhibit, with enough variety to choose from for an interesting
grouping. All my artwork is suitable to family viewing and is easily displayed.
Please note: The five digital images on the CD were selected expediently from
the Plein Air Painters of Idaho website and do not represent my broader styles
and interpretations (which I generally consider more interesting). I'm not techno-
savvy but will probably have a website set up soon.
Publicity
If selected, I would tap into the emaiVmailing routes available to members of
Idaho Watercolor Society, Plein Air Painters of Idaho, and teaching artists with
the Idaho Commission on the Arts. ~-
Atypical Suggestion
Would it be possible to enable exhibiting artists to include a brief statement or
selected quotation with each piece of artwork? A combination of the visual and
literary arts can be an enriching experience for all.
Thank you for what you are doing for the visual arts in the region!
Your wondertul venue obviously isn't the result of happenstance.
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' ACKNOWI-EDGMBNTS:
I'~~~ Y~1 ~ ~.._, hereby acknowledge the following stipulations and agree
that if my my organization's art work is selected for display at Initial Point Gallery, such
display shall gccur 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. 1 specifically acknowledge that:
A. Before my work will be displayed in Initial Point Gallery, I will be required to
enter into an Acceptance
a~mai. Agreement with the City of Meridian estabtishi the s
conditions of the display of the ~ peciflc terms and
• particular works displayed.
. ~~ 8. If my work is selected far display in Initial Point Gallery, the City of Meridian
and its agents will
~"~ exercise professional care in handling and curing all artwork displayed in
Initial Point Gallery, but ,.
cannot and will not assume liability for arty loss or damage. •
C. Any insurance of the artwork displayed in initial Point Gallery shall be the sole
responsibiUty of the
u~ artist. The City of Meridian shall not provide insurance to cover loss, theft, or
damage of artwork
displayed in Initial Point Gallery. __
Q. .While art work displayed in Initial Point Gallery may be passively offered for
: sale by means of an
maru~ 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.
E. ,~,,-
While it is intended tha~each exhibit in Initial Point Gallery will be displayed "'`
for aone- to two-month
~~+ ~~ Period ~Y ~ shortened by the City of Meridian for any reason,
. without notice to the
artist.
F. The City may display the work of more than one artist in Initial Point Gallery at
any time, at the City's
sole discretion.
G. Art work submitted for display in Initlal Point Gallery must be original works
. conceived and created
u~ by the artist (or by artist members of the organization) submitting this
application.
H. Meridian City Hall 1s pHmarily a place of public business and Initial Point Gallery
is~a ppublic place. The ~ •'
City seeks to encourage artistic expression and public dialogue, but must
simultaneously enwre that •
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• City Hall is a place where cittrens, employees, and visitors of diverse ages and
perspectives feel welcome and comfortable. To this end, only artists and art
work meeting the eligibility standard described in the Call for Artists and
following the teens 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 conditions.
Signature: ~~ ~~Jla;d~~_G~ Print name:
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~To propose an exhibition in Initial Point Gallery, please submit this form, completed in full,
.with the required materials, as follows:
Via U.S. Mail:
Meridian Arts Commission
At~n; Initial Point Gallery
33 East Broadway .
Meridian ID 83642
Thank you for your interest!
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