HomeMy WebLinkAboutAcceptance Agreement with Marcella Gillenwater 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 ("A reement" is made on the ~ da of
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2011 {"Effective Date"), by and between the City of Meridian, a munici al co oration or anized
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under the laws of the State of Idaho ("City"), and Marcella Gillenwater, an individual erson whose
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address is 3889 E. Presidential, Meridian, Idaho {"Artist"). (City and Artist ma hereinafter be
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collectively referred to as "Parties.")
WHEREAS, the City desires that public art will be a component of Meridian Ci Hall and to
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that end, the Meridian Arts Commission issued the Call to Artists attached hereto as Exhibit A seekin
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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 Galle " •
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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 Galle ;
WHEREAS, on November 4, 2010, 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 December 21, 2010, by the passage of Resolution no.
10-762, 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 July 15, 2011, at 9:00 a.m., or at such time
and date as is mutually agreed-upon by the Artist and the Gallery Curator, approximately fifteen
(15) paintings, and approximately eight sculptures, which pieces shall substantially conform to the
description of such artwork set forth in Exhibit B hereto. Artist shall be responsible for installing
such artwork on July 15, 2011 at the direction of the Gallery Curator; shall allow the display of
such work in Initial Point Gallery from July 15, 2011 to August 19, 2011, in accordance with the
terms of this Agreement; and shall be responsible for removal of such artwork on August 19, 201 1,
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 Galle at the leasure of
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Meridian City Council. City shall not provide compensation to Artist for services work andlor
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 b the Galle
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Curator, passively offer the artwork on display in Initial Point Galle for sale. No rice shall
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be displayed on or be proximate to an iece on dis la in Initial Point Gall '
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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 re uest that
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Artist voluntarily donate to the Commission twenty percent (20%) of proceeds from an
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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, rovided that
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Artist replaces the removed piece with another piece of artwork within twenty-four (24) hours
of such removal. Artist shall coordinate the removal, replacement, andlor substitution of an
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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, andlor
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 andlor the City may
inspect andlor review the artwork proposed by Artist for display in Initial Point Galle 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 maybe safely and appropriately displayed in Initial Point Gallery. If
the Gallery Curator or the City concludes that the display or an ortion or com onent thereof
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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 andlor 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 rovided b Artist for dis la i
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Initial Point Gallery shall be, and is, original work conceived and created b Artist.
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B. Photographs of artwork. City may photograph the artwork dis la ed in Initial Point Galle
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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 acknowled ed on each such
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photograph to be the creator of the original subj ect thereof, provided that hoto ra hic
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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 ri hts
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of privacy or any other rights Artist may possess under this Agreement, provided that Ci shall
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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.
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 a ainst Ci
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including the right of contribution for loss and damage to persons or roe arisin from
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growing out of, or in any way connected with or incident to Artist's erformance of this
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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, a ents or
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employees.
C. Insurance is Artist's responsibility, City shall not provide insurance to cover loss theft or
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damage of artwork displayed in Initial Point Gallery or to cover any activi undertaken b
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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 a ents
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shall be the sole responsibility of Artist. Artist shall obtain all necessary insurance as ma be
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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 inde endent
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and not an employee, agent, j oint 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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Artlst:
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Marcella Gillenwater
3889 E. Presidential
Meridian, Idaho 83642
(208) 884-5235
m@marcellatheartist. com
Galle . 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
3 3 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 this day
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Exhibit A
Meridian Commission
Ca(l for Artists: 2011 INITIAL POINT GALLERY SERIES
OVERVIEW:
The Meridian Arts Commission (MAC) seeks proposals for the display of two-dimensional and/orthree-dimensional
artwork as part of the 2011 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 120 feet of total wall space for hanging two-
d~mens~onal 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; artwork on paper must be under glass or acrylic. Selectees must fill all or half of the gallery. Three-
dimensionalworks 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 asked to enter into
an Acceptance Agreement with the City setting forth specific conditions of display. Selectees may reapply biennially.
PROPOSAL REQUIREMENTS: ,
Artists or organizations wishing to display work in the 2011 Initial Point Gallery Series must provide the following
materials and ~nformat~on to MAC ~n order to be considered for selection.
• Completed, signed Application R Acknowledgements form;
• Biography of the artist or informational statement regarding organization;
• Letter of intent;
• Five (5) digital images representational of the works proposed for display, on a CD (for organizations, each image
must be of a different artist's work); and
• $35 gallery maintenance fee (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 cannot be returned.
DEADLINE:
All proposals must be received by MAC by 5:00 p.m. on Friday, October 29, 2010.
SELECTION PROCESS:
The selection of art for the 2011 Initial Point Gallery Series will be made by MAC. MAC will notify selectees by letter
sent U.S. Mail. In evaluating eligible proposals, 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:
• Volunteers to assist artistlorganization with installing and removing each piece of artwork;
• Track system for hanging 2D art, using wires that are attached to hooks;
• Four enclosed pedestals for 3D art, each approximately 24 inches square;
• Space for artist information and/or an information board; and
• Publicity of the exhibit through City contacts, local media, and other informational forums.
CONTACT MAC; By mail: Meridian Arts Commission
Attn: 2011 Initial Point Gallery Series
33 East Broadway Avenue
Meridian ID 83b42
Bye-mail: macCmeridiancity.org
Exhibit 6
Meridian Commission
Appticcrtion bt Acknowledgments: 2011 INITIAL POINT GALLERY SERIES
AR715T/ORGANIZER CONTACT INFORAAA,TION:
C~ ~: ^ I am wbmitting this form as an individual artist.
^ I am submitting this form on behalf of an organrzation.
Artist/Org. Name: Ga ~ ~ _ ~ t~~.~ frG I : ,.~ .
Organizer name:
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Mailing Address:
Physical Address: tr ••
Phone numbers: Day:
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APPLICATION OVERVIEW: r
Check alt that apply: ^ I/we propose to fill one half of Initial Point Gallery with two-dimensional artwork.
~ I/we propose to fill the entire Initial Point Gallery with two-dimensional artwork.
~ I/we Propose to fill these display cases with 3D artwork:
~ 24 Wx24"Dx42"H ,~ 24"Wx24"Dx36"H ~ 24~Wx24"Dx3o"H ~ 24"Wx24"Dx24"H
Number of 2D pieces: ~_ ~ ~ Average size of 2D pieces: 2~ ~'~ s ~ ~ , .-
Number of 3D feces: ~ .~'~ ~° ~ ~ --'y'`~ ~'~-
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APPLICATION MATERIALS:
~ Completed, signed Application ft A+~knowtedg~nents Form
Q Biography of artist or informational statement regarding organization, no longer than one 8~ x 11" e•
'~ A letter of intent, describing: ~$ '
a. Artist/Organization'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 publiciry.that the ArtistlOrganization plans to undertake if selected; and/or
d. Any atypual issues or challenges regarding hanging or display of the works proposed for display.
19, Up to five digital images of work representational of the artist's/organizati~'s work ~ a CD, resolution of 30o d i
at a minimum size of 5x7", in . jpg format. Please name each ima file with artist's last name r p
o organazat~on
name and the title of the. work (e.g.: name.title.jpg~. Materials submitted will not be returned. Damaged or non-
compliant CDs andfor images wttl 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 nonrefundable.
DISPLAY INFORMATION:
Initial point Gallery is equipped with a track system for hanging two-dimensional artwork. Artwork dis a ed in the
gallery wilt be hun from cables usin hooks an ~ y
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or two D nags on the side rails on the back of the frame, as ilt~trated below, The D-rings should be ap~oximate~ a
quarter of the distance of the total frame height from the to of the frame in order to avoids n ' y
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wall. Wires, eyes, and clip frames may not be used for hanging, and are not allowed. Initial Point Galle also
provides four display cases, each with different dimensions for di la n three-dimensi ry
. ~ sp yi B gal artwork.
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hereby acknowledge the following stipulations and agree that if this pro~sal is
selected for display at Initial Point Gallery, such display shall occur subject to these Herat terms and condi i
well as subject to other specific terms and conditions th t sh ~ t ~S' ~
a all be set forth in a separate, written Acceptance
Agreement ~tween m~elf and the City of Meridian. I specifically acknowledge that:
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before my work will be dis~,ayed in Initial Point Gallery, I wilt be required to enter into an Acc Lance
Agreement with the City of Meridian establishin the s 'fic terms an ' ' ~ ~
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particular works displayed.
If my work is selected for display in Initial Point Gallery, the City of Meridian and its agents will
exercise ~ofessional care in handling and securing alt artwork displayed in Initia[ Point Gallery, but
cannot and wit! not assume liability for any toss 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 Paint 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.
white it is intended that each exhibit in Initial Point Gallery will be displayed for cone- to two-month
period, this period may be shortened by the City of Meridian for any reason, withcwt 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 arfist (or by artist members of the organization) submitting this a~lication.
H. Meridian City Hall is primarily.a place of public bt~iness and Initial Point Gallery is a public place. The
City seeks to encourage art~st~c expression and public dialogue, but mgt simultaneously ensure that
City Hatt is a place where citizens, employees, and visitorx of diverse ages and perspectives feel
welcome and comfortable. To this end, only artists and artwork meeting the eligibility standards
described ~n the Call for Artists and follownng the terms set forth in the Acceptance Agreement shall be
displayed in Initial Point Gallery.
I do acknowledge and urxierstand each and all of the foregoing stipulations and do agree to these general terms and
conditions.
Signature: ~ 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 and fee, via U.S. mail, to:
Meridian Arts Commission
Attn: Initial Point Gallery
33 East Broadway Avenue
Meridian ID 83b42
Thank you for your interest!
"Royalty and Their Amenities"
I would lave to ~ the entire space ranging from huge to mid sued paintings
and 3-d works to display. The theme of this show is "Royalty and Their Amenities"
This show wih push the viewer's thoughts rota another dimension to view a new
world and perhaps introduce a few imaginative elements. I want new work that
has never been displayed before coupled with a few familure pieces in my line of
"Capricious".The 3-d work attached to this w~l. be done in tarn pieces of paper
forming 3 dimension ranging from boots to puppets. I have had this vision for
sometime now and have been lao~ far the perfect venue to present it.
In a day of economic hardship I believe its important to promote good feelings
and creative license to every viewer. I love the idea of posing new possib` 'ties
of th' ' ng about art and what it can encompass. 'Ihe bright colors lure the
everyday viewer into an idea of accepting abstract art and yet ~-hile they still
connect with colors they are familure with they can also connect with humans
and landscapes that are ever present in this display. I find establish%ng a base
of familiarity people aren't as afraid to open and accept new things.
Depending on the time of year and the completeian if the line Capricious
cannot fill the entire space I will place an alternate line "Portraits by Marcella" to
occupy the other half of the gallery. This Line consists of brushed realistic human
figures. These are all done in ail and pastel, ranging from posed models to fashion
models. Either way the space will be filled and if I use this portrait line it has a nice
flow of showing how realistic Portraits can flow into abstxact expression.
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marcellatheartist.cam
248-884-5235
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Marcella has had a love for art as far back as she can remember. She was read fai
tales as a child and cou led w ~
p ith beautifully illustrated depictions these sunk deep
into her love for the creative worlds. Her work encom asses a ran a of s les in which
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p uses seperate lines. Her "Drew" line depicts imaginary surroundings with
expressive humans playing the parts in fairy tales or fables.lhe "Drew' line is created
in pastel and specs of colored pencil.lhese take much lannin and ion hours of
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precise contemplation to implement.
Another line which sits on the contemporary abstract fence called "Ca ricious" also to s
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into a bit of story telling. In "Capricious" she allows the canvas to evolve and Chan a as
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the painting gets deeper in the process. Her goal is to evoke wis s of ex ression that
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t e doors of our senses to stimulate a different side of the world that isn't
always remembered. To look at the world in sections of color, sha es and hues will take
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the viewer into another option to think of how our current world can also be de icted.
In all her lines of work she h s p
a one common theme to promote hopeful, bright and
auspicious feelings toward life.
Marcella grew up in the lower parts of Idaho and received a de ee at Utah State Universi .
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that big city has to offer. She worked and displayed for various com anies includin
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NY Moves Magazine to working most of her time with J.Crew head uarters. Althou h her
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true love is Idaho where the dirt draws flowers and the sun mixes new colors. She has shown
her work in New York, Florida, Maryland, Kentucky, Texas, Idaho, Nevada Utah UK and other
international venues from magazines to alle shows. Partici atin in lectures ~ '
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painting classes she loves sharing with people from children to adults who are alwa s lookin
for new knowled e in the arts. S y g
g he has extensive study in the Human figure and always takes
an opportunity learning from fellow artists when the time permits. She creates a wide ran of
art de icon from backdro s murals ~
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taken her from outdoor showings in NYC with the El Se ndo Club to Art and Roses in Boise's
beautiful Ann Morison Park. She is currently showin in Idaho at Framed Galle as well as Astheti
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Magazine (international),'Ihe figurative expo with Infini art Galle , Cr Galle in Ma land
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e Armory Art Center in West Palm Beach Florida, Bin hamton NY. As well as rivate collectors
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ranging from Las Vegas to NYC. She has a current site which she manntians www.marcella the artist .com
and displays on Etsy. Her love and learning will continue to ex and as time kee s ro ellin forwar
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