HomeMy WebLinkAboutZella Bardsley 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 TNITL~I, POINT
GALLERY, MERIDIAN CITY HALL ("Agreement") is made this 16th day of December, 2009
("Effective Date"), by and between the City of Meridian, a municipal corporation organized under the
laws of the State of Idaho ("City"), and Zella Bardsley, an individual person whose address is 4621
Patton Place, 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 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 to Initial Point Gallery, on December 31, 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 (20) mixed metal wall art pieces and approximately four (4) standing sculptures, which
pieces shall substantially conform to the description of such artwork set forth in Exhibit B hereto.
Artist shall be responsible for hanging and installation of such artwork on December 31, 2009 at
the direction of the Gallery Curator; shall allow the display of such work in Initial Point Gallery
from December 31, 2009 to January 29, 2010 in accordance with the terms of this Agreement; and
shall be responsible for removal of such artwork on January 29, 2010, at 9:00 a.m., or at such time
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and date as is mutually agreed-upon by the Artist and the Gallery Curator.
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
fmished 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 may be shortened by City for any reason, without notice to the Artist.
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 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 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 parry, 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:
Zella Bardsley
4621 Patton Place
Boise, Idaho 83704
(208) 378-1464
zellabardsley@cableone.net
Gallery Curator:
Dwight Williams
Meridian Arts Commission
33 E. Broadway Ave.
Meridian, Idaho 83642
(208) 887-6473
dwight5332@q.com
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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.
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have executed this Agreement on the
day of ,~ ,~!L009.
ARTIST:
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I HEREBY CERTIFY that on this ~ day of ~ M POj~ 2009, before the undersigned, a Notary Public in the
State of Idaho, personally appeared Zella Bardsley, 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 set my hand and affixed my official seal, the day and year in this
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Exhibit A
Meridian Commission
Ca(! 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 an 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 l't 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 funcfioning govemment~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
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Meridian Commission
Application Ft Acknowledgments: 20091NITIAL POINT GALLEt~Y SERIES
ARTIST/ORGANIZER CONTACT INFORMATION:
Check one: ~`I am submitting this form as an individual artist. ,~ ~h
^ I am submitting this form on behalf of an organization.
Artist/Org. Name: FELLA ~A~SL.~~
Organizer name:
E-mail address:
Mailing Address:
Physical Address:
Phone numbers:
Day: ~ -~/ Evening: Cali: .~ y
APPLICATION OVERVI•
Check one: I/we propose to fill one half of Initial Point Gallery with artwork.
^ I/we propose to fill the entire Initial Point Gallery with artwork.
Number of pieces: D ~ Average size of pieces: e'~~'x.24~'
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APPUCATtON MATERIALS:
^ Completed, signed Applfwtion ft Acknowledgements Form
^ Biography of artist or informational statement regarding organization, no longer than one 8%z x 11" page;
O A letter of intent, describing:
a. Artist/Organization's vision for and/or theme of the proposed display;
b. Number, dimensions, primes, and medium or media utilized in the works to be displayed;
c. Any publicity that the Artist/Organization 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 representational of the artist's/organization's work on a CD, resolution of 30D dpi at a
minimum size of 5x7", in . jpg format. Please name each image file with artist last name or organization name and
the title of the work (e.g.: name.titte.jpg). Materials submitted will not be returned. Damaged or non-compliant
CDs and/or images will not be considered. Images will not be accepted via a-mail.
^ $35 gallery maintenance fee, check made payable to the Meridian Arts Commission. This fee is nonrefur~able.
HANGING INFORMATION:
Initial Point Gallery is equipped with a trade system far hanging exhibits. Artwork displayed in the gallery will be hung
from cables using hooks, and therefore must be equipped with one D ring on the bade of the frame, or two D rings on
the side rails on the bade of the frame, as illustrated below. Wires or eyehoaks may not be used for hanging, and clip
frames are not allowed.
Picture Hanging with
One Cable
Pidetre Hanging with
Tivo Cables
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Zella BalydSley
Artist working m S~tpUual 1~xed Meta}s and Mixed Media: 4621 Patton Place, Boise, ID $37Q4: 24&378-1464; ema~:
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My work in mixed metals is joyful and celebratory in theme. My intent is to convey that life is meant to be
an adventure, filled with the various emotions we are gifted with. My work is completed with an oxygen/ • •A
acetylene torch, plasma torch and MIG welder. My current work incorporates mixal metals, perforated : '"
metals, stoneware and glass for more texture and dimension. I cutrernty show my work at 12 Pacific
Northwest Galleries including: Art Source Gallery, IOIS Main Street in Boise and Eagle RockArt
Museum, Idaho Falls, Idaho.
I have participated im numerous art festivals and shows including the 1000 Springs Festival of the Arts in
Hagerman, Art and Roses at ]ilia Davis Park is Boise, the Celebration of Women in the Arts at Hannahs,
Art in the Parr Julia Davis Park, Boise, the Treasure Trolley furled Art Exhibit at BSU, the Women's
History Month Juried Art Exhibit at ISU, Lewis & Clark furled Art Exhibit in Lewistoq the Potter's Guild
Juried Art Exhibit and Art itt the Park I Dave work in permanent collections at the National Institute of
Art in Topei, Taiwan and the Tucson Museum of Ari (Global Art Prof act). I have also been featured at the
BSU Student Union Gallery in a show entitled, "Legends in Sleet ", September, 2001, solo exhibition in
2001 at Art Source Gallery titled, "Provoking Pandora", and a solo exhibition izl. September of 2003 at the
Transition Gallery at Idaho State University titled, "Sublimely Steel". Solo exhibition at Art Source
Gallery, November, 2003: "Taking Flight", and Moscow Arts Commission Sinel Show, October-
November 2003. Group exfubition at Fagle Rock Art Museum, Twin Falls, January 2004: "Bent Line,
Straight Curve " Featured exhibition on Metal Quilts at Art Source Gallery, March 2~7. My work is in
private colhections throughout the United States, Canada, Europe aztd Taiwan, in Boise State University's
permanent collectioq and on permanent display at fife Ada Courny Courthouse.
I have chaired several art exhibits, including The Spirit of the L1f embe, A Celebration in Ark, Rhythm and
Dance, February 2000, funded by h3CAC, was the visual arts chair for the Celebration of Wome» in the - .
Ar7s, November 1998-2005, coordinated art for Women's history Mornh exhibits for Women's Night,
March 1998-9, created Women in Steel, Bing Idaho women working in steel, famded by Boise City Arts
Commission and consistently serve as the three-dimansiom~l placemetrt ceord~ator for Art Sow~ce Gallery,
1998 2007. i have directed the First through SeventhAmaual JuriedArtFrhibitions for Art Source
Gallery, 2002-5 and "Women Making Waves ", Women's history Month Exhibition funded by BCAC,
March 2004. We Art Women, 2007 2009, Esther Simplot Academy. I am also the featured artist at Art
Source Gallery for the month of February 2009, and at the Piccolo Gallery in Idaho Falls for Apri12009.
I have bean honored with the "Women Malang History" award, arts category, Boise State University
Women's Center, Feb. 2004 and am twice a past president of Art Source GaIlery,1015 Main, Boise, ID.
was featured on HGTV's, "Th~rt's Clever", January 2007.
Puhll~ Art b,~erierice: "Shield of Justice": Commissioned by Idaho State Bar Assn, petmanent display, at -
Ada County Courthouse, Boise, ID. ' '-
"Flags Over Idaho": Commissional by Idaho State Bar Assn, permanent display at Ada County
Courthouse, Boise, ID.
"They're All Our Children": Commissioned by Center of Peace, fern display
"Lilith": Commissional by Boise State University Women's Garner, Boise, ID, pennauent display.
"Liberty": Commissional by the Idaho State Bar Assn, permanent display at Ada. County
Courthouse, Boise, ID.
"Sword and Stone": Conunissioned by the Meridian School District, permanern courtyard
installatioq MMHS. ~...,_. a
"Crests": Commissioned by the Meridian School District, permanern interior installation, MMIdS. --w---
"IIirosl»ma: Never Again": Joint with Lang Hyatt: displayed at Snake River Alliance Headquarters.
"World Mother": permanent installation, courttymrd, Boise Unitarian Chtaclr.
"Porthole": Permanent installation: Boise Unitarian Church.
"Stalactites": 2006 2007 installation, Payette Greenbelt; McCall, ID.
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TO: Meridian Arts Commission
Attn: 2009 Initial Point Gallery Series
33 E. Broadway • -r
Meridian, ID 83642 ,' "'
FR: Zella. Bazdsley
4621 Patton Place
Boise, ID 83704
208-378-1464
zel Iabardsley~a.cableone.net
RE: Letter of Intent: 2009 Initial Point Gallery Series
Greetings;
Please find attached my applir~tion materials and image CD and my intent of exhibiting
artwork during your 2009 series. Whenever approaching a featured exhibition it is my
intent to create a cohesive body of work in a new direction. I enjoy this challenge as it
gives me a deadline to create in a specific genre as well as a concrete reason to complete
the work in a timely Fashion. While I constantly have work on display in a number of
galleries, creating a featured show in a new venue gives the added incentive of a new
audience, and the consideration of what I would like that audience to experience and • ~••~
what I feel may move them in some way. As a Boise native and current resident and a
former Meridian resident, I have seen amazing changes in the city of Meridian over my
lifetime, and am so pleased to seethe unique arts community biulding there. While
Meridian is obviously linked with Boise and Eagle, it is growing into its own distinctive
flavor. That is quite satisfying to me and I hope to add to the spice. My work in this
exhibition will be created of Axed Metals and Nfixed Media, and while primarily wall-
hanging, Iwouldlike to add 4-5 large free-standing sculptural pieces as well. ('Which I
can certainly place as they will be a bit heavy). I would think the total number of pieces
would be between 25-30. The size of the wall pieces will range from 10" x 10" to 48" x
48", most being in the smaller to mid range. The price range of the work will be $65- - _
$600. - ' ~-
I, as a fiill time artist, always take the opportunity to promote my exhibitions, and realize
the importance of this to my business. As the publicity chairperson for Art Source
Gallery in Boise for more than a decade, I currently send out monthly press releases,
newsletters, emails, and postcazds to promote our featured artists, and certainly utilize
these resources to promote myself whenever I have a show I would make the most of
these resources as well should I be offered a space with Initial Poiirt Gallery. --~---- a
In addressing challenges to the display of my work, I always offer to assist, particularly
with larger sculptural pieces. There are some who are intimidated by hanging my work,
simply because of the materials. In reality, the wall pieces are rarely any heavier than a
framed painting with glass, but people imagine they will be and at times balk at hanging
them from that perception. The only other issue is that while all of us working in metals .
make every attempt to,grind off every sharp spot, there is the occasional place that may
be a bit "pokie". An experienced hanging crew using common sense never has aay
trouble hanging my.work. For the large free-standing pieces, I always make myself ...~
available to place them wherever they are wanted, While I can easily move them with a , '
hand-Muck, I don't want to put anyone in the position of having to move something
heavier than they are comfortable with.
I appreciate this opportunity and should you select my pieces, I look forward to working
with you!
Best wishes;
~f~~~
Zella Bardsley
Bardsley, Zella.
CD Ima a INDEX
4621 Patton Place
Boise, Idaho 83704
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zellabardsley_(a),rableone.net
Image 1: "Sunset": 22 x 22": Steel, Copper
Image 2: "Crazy Quilt": 18 x 24": Steel, Ceramic, Copper
Image 3: "Terrain": 20 x 20": Acrylic oa Aluminum, Steel
Image 4: "Block Quip?': 22 x 36~': Copper, Steel
Image 5: "Sunrise: 48 x 48": Steel, Copper, Acrylic
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Exhibit C
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ACKNOWLEDGME~+NTS:
I, ~a,/lA ,uarc~~~~,,, 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 occur subject to these general
terms and conditions, as well as subject to other specific terms and conditions that shall beset forth in a separate,
written Acceptance Agreement between-myself and the City of Meridian. I specifically acknowledge that:
A. Before my work will be d~played in Initial Point Gallery, I will be required to enter into an Acceptance
F. The City may display the work of more than one artist or organization in Initial Point Gallery at any
"R'^L time, at the City's sole discretion.
G. Art work submitted for display in Initial Point Gallery must be original works conceived and created
by the artist (or by artist members of the organization) submitting this application.
Agreement with the City of Meridian establishing the specific terms and conditions of the display of the , ,,,,
particular works displayed.
B. If my work is selected for display in Initial Point Gallery, the City of Meridian and ifs agents wilt
exerdse professional care in handling and securfng all artwork displayed in Initial Point Gallery, but
cannot and will not assume liab8ity for arty lass or damage.
C. Any insurance of the art work displayed in initial Point Gallery shall be the sole responsibility of the
artisC. The City of Meridian shat[ not provide insurance to cover loss, theft, or damage of artwork
displayed in initial Point Gallery.
~, D. While art work displayed in Initia! Point Gallery maybe passively offered for sale by means of an
informational i~ble, board, or handout as provided or allowed by the City of Meridian, no piece
displayed in InitiaE Point Gallery may have a visible price tag.
E. While it is intended that each exhibit in initial Point Gallery w~11 be displayed for aone- to two-month
peHod, this period may be shortened by the City of Meridian for any reason, without notice to the
artisC or organization.
H. Meridian City Hall is primarr~y a place of public business and Initial Point Gallery is a public place. The ~ f
'-""~ City seeks to encourage artistic expression and public dialogue, but must simultaneously ensure that
City Hail is a place where citizens, employees, and visitors of diverse ages and perspectives feel
welcome and comfortable. To this end, only artists and art work meeting the eligibility standards
descnbed 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 a[L of the foregoing stipulations and do agree to these general teens and
conditions. ~ ~ ?~ _/
Signature: Print name: G=~i//rz. ¢F'~i ~~`i
Date: ~" 7~~
To propose an exhibition in Initial Poirrt Gallery, please submit this form, completer! in full, with the required
materials and fee, via 1J.5. mail, to:
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Meridian Arts Commission
Attn: initial Point Gallery
33 East Broadway
Meridian ID 83642
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Thank you for your interest! ""'``"~