HomeMy WebLinkAboutAcceptance Agreement with Chi E Shenam Westin for Display of Artwork in Initial Point GalleryACCEPTANCE AGREEMENT:
ISPLAY OF ARTWORK IN INITIAL POINT GALLERY, MERIDIAN CITY HALL
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This ACCEPTANCE AGREEMENT: DISPLAY OF ARTWORK IN INITIAL POINT
GALLERY MERIDIAN CITY HALL ("Agreement") is made on the ~ ~- day of ~,~„~,,~1~e~
"Effective Date"band between the City of Meridian, a municipal corporation organized
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under the laws of the State of Idaho ("City"}, and Chi E Shenam Westin, an individual person
"Artist" . Cit and Artist may hereinafter be collectively referred to as "Parties.")
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WHEREAS the Cit desires that public art will be a component of Meridian City Hall and to
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that end the Meridian Arts Commission issued the Call to Artists attached hereto as Exhibit A, seeking
ro osals for the dis la of artwork in Initial Point Gallery, an art gallery on the third floor of
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Meridian Cit Hall, the address of which is 33 E. Broadway Ave., Meridian, Idaho ("Initial Point
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Gallery");
WHEREAS, in res onse to the Call to Artists, Artist did submit a proposal, comprised of the
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materials attached hereto as Exhibit B ("Proposal"), for the display of artwork in Initial Point Gallery;
WHEREAS, on October 24, 2013, the Meridian Arts Commission ("Commission"} reviewed
the res onses to the Call to Artists, selected Artist's work for display based on the Proposal, and
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recommended to the Mer~dlan City Council that Artist s artwork, as depicted in the Proposal, be
displayed in Initial Point Gallery;
WHEREAS, at its re ular meeting on December 10, 2013, the Meridian City Council adopted
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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
ex ression and ublic dialogue, the City must simultaneously ensure that Meridian City Hall is a place
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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 hereb acknowledged and agreed, and in consideration of the mutual promises and covenants
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herein contained, the Parties agree as follows:
IX. SCOPE OF SERVICES.
Artist shall ersonally deliver to Initial Point Gallery, on January 3, 2014, at 9:00 a.m., or at such
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time and date as is mutually agreed-upon by the Artist and the Gallery Curator, artwork which shall
substantiall conform to the description of such artwork set forth in Exhibit B hereto. Artist shall
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be responsible for hanging such artwork on January 3, 2014 at the direction of the Gallery Curator;
shall allow the display of such work in Initial Point Gallery from January 3, 2014 to January 31,
2014, in accordance with the terms of this Agreement; and shall be responsible for removal of such
artwork on January 31, 2014, 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.
ion. Artist shall dis la Artist's artwork in Initial Point Gallery at the pleasure
A. No compensat p Y rk
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and/or an activity undertaken pursuant to or related to this Agreement.
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Artist ma at the direction of and in the manner established by the Gallery
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' ffer the artwork on dis la in Initial Point Gallery for sale. No price shall
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' roximate to an iece on display in Initial Point Gallery. City personnel
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' ' in an wa the sale of Artist's work; any transaction related to the sale of
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handled sole/ b Artist. Artist acknowledges the Commission s request that
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' luntaril donate to the Commission twenty percent (20%) of proceeds from any
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ue to its dis la in Initial Point Gallery. Upon the sale of a piece of artwork on
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' es the removed iece with another piece of artwork within twenty-four (24) hours
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oval. Artist shall coordinate the removal, replacement, and/or substitution of any
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and all artwork with the Gallery Curator prior to such activity.
III. TIME OF PERFORMANCE.
' rovide services described in this Agreement in a timely manner, as described herein.
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ist acknowled es and a rees that time is strictly of the essence with respect to this Agreement,
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IV. INSTALLATION.
oordination with Curator. Prior to the installation, removal, replacement, and/or
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stitution of the dis la in Initial Point Gallery or any portion or component thereof, Artist
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shall coordinate any and all such activity with the Gallery Curator.
' Prior to or after installation, the Gallery Curator and/or the City may
B. Inspection of display.
ins ect and/or review the artwork proposed by Artist for display in Initial Point Gallery to
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com liance with all criteria set forth in the Call to Artists attached hereto as Exhibit A,
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the A lication and Acknowledgements Form attached hereto in Exhibit B, as well as to
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t such artwork ma be safe/ and appropriately displayed in Initial Point Gallery. If
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Curator or the Cit concludes that the display or any portion or component thereof
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of meet the criteria set forth in Exhibits A and B, does not reflect artwork as described
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d de icted in the Pro osal set forth in Exhibit B, or cannot be safely and/or appropriately
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is la ed in Initial Point Caller ,the Gallery Curator or the City may require the immediate
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removal of such artwork from Initial Point Gallery. Further, the Gallery Curator or the City
re uire the immediate removal of such artwork from Initial Point Gallery where such
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removal serves the best interest of the City.
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'V. DISPLAY.
• • Artist warrants that an and all artwork provided by Artist for display in
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' ra h the artwork dis la ed in Initial Point Gallery,
B. Photographs of artwork. City may photog p p Y
' desire for u oses of advertising, marketing, and public information. Where
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ra h to be the creator of the original subject thereof, provided that photographic
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tions of artwork shall not be identified as or represented to be the finished artwork.
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e of Artist's name. Artist hereby conveys to City permission to use Artist's name for
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es of advertisin marketin ,and public information, without violation of Artist s rights
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' or an other ri hts Artist ma ossess under this Agreement, provided that City shall
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se Artist's to o if an , for an purpose without the express, written permission of Artist.
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D. Use of Ci 's name. Cit hereby conveys to Artist permission to use City's name for purposes
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of advertisin marketin ,and public information, without violation of City s rights of privacy
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or an other ri hts Cit may possess under this Agreement, provided that Artist shall not use
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Cit 's to o for an urpose without the express, written permission of the Mayor's Executive
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ASS1Stant.
E. Removal of artwork b Ci .City shall have the right to remove Artist's artwork from public
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dis la at any time and for any reason. Such removal may be temporary or permanent in
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nature. Where such artwork is or is intended to be removed from public display for longer than
fort -ei ht 48 hours, City shall notify Artist in the manner set forth herein. While it is
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intended that Artist's artwork will be displayed in Initial Point Gallery for the period set forth
herein this eriod ma be shortened by City for any reason, without notice to the Artist.
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F. Removal of artwork b Artist. Artist shall coordinate with the Gallery Curator the removal,
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re lacement and/or substitution of any and all artwork prior to such activity, whether such
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activity is necessary due to the sale of a piece or for any other reason.
G. Simultaneous dis lay. City may elect to display the work of more than one Artist or
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Or anization in Initial Pont Gallery at any time, at the City s sole discretion. The manner and
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arran ement of the dis lay(s) in Initial Point Gallery shall be determined by the Gallery
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Curator.
VI. INDEMNIFICATION, WAIVER, AND INSURANCE.
A. Indemnification. Artist shall, and hereby does, indemnify, save, and hold harmless the City
and an and all of its em loyees, agents, volunteers, and/or elected officials from any and all
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losses claims, and 'udgments for damages or injury to persons or property, and from any and
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all losses and expenses caused or incurred by Artist or Artist's servants, agents, employees,
guests, and/or invitees.
B. Waiver. Artist shall, and hereby does, waive any and all claims and recourse against City,
includin the right of contribution for loss and damage to persons or property arising from,
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rowin out of or in an way connected with or incident to Artist's performance of this
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A reement whether such loss or damage maybe attributable to known or unknown conditions,
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exce t for liability arising out of the tortious conduct of City or its offtcers, agents or
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employees.
C. Insurance Artist's res onsibility. City shall not provide insurance to cover loss, theft, or
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lama e of artwork dis la ed in Initial Point Gallery or to cover any activity undertaken by
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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; andlor of the Artist's employees or agents
shall be the sole res onsibili of Artist. Artist shall obtain all necessary insurance as may be
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re uured in order to rotect Artist's insurable interests for its rights and obligations described
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within this A reement, including, but not limited to, liability insurance, automobile insurance,
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worker's com ensation insurance, andlor insurance of the artwork to be displayed in Initial
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Point Galle .Artist shall bear any and all risks of, and actual, loss of, theft of, andlor damage
to the artwork re ared for, transported to, transported from, installed or hung in, andlor
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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 A reement, violated any of the covenants, agreements, andlor stipulations of
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this A reement, falsified any record or document required to be prepared under this
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A reement en a ed in fraud, dishonesty, or any other act of misconduct in the performance of
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this A reement; or if either Party willfully or negligently defaults in, or fails to fulfill, its
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material obli ations under this Agreement; the other Party shall have the right to terminate the
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A reement b ivin written notice to the defaulting party of its intent to terminate, and shall
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s ecif the ounds for termination. The defaulting party shall have twenty-four (24}hours
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after recei t of such notice to cure the default. If the default is not cured within such period,
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this A reement shall be terminated upon mailing of written notice of such termination by the
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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 u on death or incapacity of Artist. This Agreement shall automatically
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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.
ionshi of Parties. It is the ex ress intention of Parties that Artist is an independent
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rt and not an em to ee, a ent, j oint venturer, or partner of City. Nothing in this Agreement
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11 be inte retell or construed as creating or establishing the relationship of employer a
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between Artist and Cit or between Artist and any official, agent, or employee of
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' h arties acknowled e that Artist is not an employee of City. Artist shall retain the
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ri ht to perform services for others during the term of this Agreement.
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liance with law. Throu hout the course of this Agreement, Artist shall comply with any
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and all applicable federal, state, and local laws.
C. Non-Discrimination. In fulfilling or exercising any right or obligation under this Agreement,
ist shall not discriminate a ainst any personas to race, creed, religion,. sex, age, national
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on in, sexual orientation or any physical, mental, or sensory disability.
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Entire a reement. This A reement constitutes the entire understanding between the Parties.
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This A reement su ersedes an and all statements, promises, or inducements made by either
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art or a ents of either art ,whether oral or written, and whether previous to the execution
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hereof or contem oraneous herewith. The terms of this Agreement may not be enlarged,
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modified or altered except upon written agreement signed by both parties hereto.
E A reement overned b Idaho law. The laws of the State of Idaho shall govern the validity,
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' e retation erformance and enforcement of this Agreement. Venue shall be in the courts of
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Ada County, Idaho.
F. Cumulative ri hts and remedies. All rights and remedies herein enumerated shall be
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cumulative and none shall exclude any other right or remedy allowed by law. Likewise,
exercise of an remed rovided for herein or allowed by law shall not be to the exclusion of
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any other remedy.
G. Severabili . If an rovision of this Agreement is found by a court of competent jurisdiction
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to be ille al invalid or unenforceable, the remainder of this Agreement shall not be affected.
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H. Successors and assi ns. Artist shall not subcontract or assign any of Artist's obligations under
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this A reement that require or that may require Artist s artistic talent or expertise. Artist may
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subcontractor assi n obli ations that do not require Artist's artistic talent or expertise. All of
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the terms rovisions covenants and conditions of this Agreement shall inure to the benefit of,
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and shall be bindin u on, each party and their successors, assigns, legal representatives, heirs,
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executors, and administrators.
I. Notice. An and all notice re uired to be provided by the Parties hereto, unless otherwise stated
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in this A reement, shall be in writing and shall be deemed communicated upon mailing by
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United States Mail, addressed. as follows:
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Artist:
Chi E Shenam Westin
1411 Ponderay Rd.
Boise, ID 83705
208-440-2107
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mr_chl msn.com
Galler~Curator:
Dwight Williams
Meridian Arts Commission
33 E. Broadway Ave.
Meridian ID 83642
(208) 887-6473
dwight5332@q.com
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Emily Kane
Deputy City Attorney
33 E. Broadway Ave.
Meridian ID 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 WHEREUF the arties hereto have executed this A reement on this ~ da
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of ~-~- , 2013.
ARTIST:
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Chi E Shenam Westin
CITY OF MERIDIAN:
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Attest:
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Exhibit A
Meridian ~ Commission
Call for Artists: 2014 INITIAL POINT GALLERY SERIES
OVERVIEW:
The Meridian Arts Commission (MAC) seeks proposals for the display of two-dimensional and/or three-dimensional
artwork as part of the 2014 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-
dimensional artwork, and four enclosed display cases for three-dimensional artwork. MAC requests that artists
voluntarily donate to MAC 20% of proceeds from sales of art displayed in Initial Point Gallery.
ELIGIBILITY:
Two-dimensional works displayed in Initial Point Gallery must be comprised of professional-quality, ready-to-hang,
original art; 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 and invitees may reapply
biennially and if selected again, 75% of the display must be artwork that has not been previously displayed in Initial
Point Gallery. Small, informal groups of 2-4 artists are encouraged to propose an exhibition including all artists' work.
PROPOSAL REQUIREMENTS:
Artists or organizations wishing to display work in the 2014 Initial Point Gallery Series must provide the following
materials and information to MAC in order to be considered for selection.
• Completed, signed Application 8 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 will not be returned.
DEADLINE:
All proposals must be received by MAC by 5:00 p.m. on Friday, October 18, 2013.
SELECTION PROCESS:
The selection of art for the 2014 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 artist/organization with installing and removing each piece of artwork;
• Track system for hanging 2D art and four enclosed pedestals for 3D art;
• Space for artist information and/or an information board; and
• Publicity of the exhibit through City contacts, local media, and other informational forums.
CONTACT MAC: By mail: Meridian Arts Commission
Attn: 2014 Initial Point Gallery Series
33 East Broadway Avenue
Meridian ID 83642
By a-mail: macC~meridiancitv.orQ
Exhibit B
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Meridian .Commission
Application ~ Acknowledgments: 2014 INITIAL POINT GALLERY SERIES
APPLICANT CONTACT INFORMATION
Check one: ^ I am submitting this application as an individual.
^ I am submitting this application for this organization:
(~ 1 am submitting this application for an informal gro~IF
Applicant: lain,. ~- C'~ ~S K ~~
ApplicantE-mail: N'11z-- ~,370~-
Mailing Address: / ~/ / ( o ~-cc) e.'R-14~' ~ Z3o `5 ~
Physical Address:
Applicant Phone: Day: '~6' `fy 0 - zlD7 Evening: ~~~ Cell: Sr-s~'~
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APPLICATION OVERVIEW: `~'~~ ""`~/~~ ~/~~el ~~~0
Check all 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.
1$ I/we propose to fill these display cases with 3D artwork:
^ 24"Wx24"Dx42"H ^ 24"Wx24"Dx36"H ^ 24"Wx24"Dx30"H ^ 2~ W~¢,Dx24" _
Number of 2D pieces: K P T Z ~ Average size of 2D pieces: /ln X ~ „~ (~
Number of 3D pieces: u p~ Average size of 3D pieces: /D .U~ s
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APPLICATION MATERIALS: (
^ Completed, signed Application Ft Acknowledgements Form. (Informal groups: each artist must sign separate farm.)
^ Biography of artist or informational statement regarding organization, no longer than one 8Yz x 11' page;
^ A letter of intent, describing:
a. Artist/Organization/Group's vision for and/or theme of the proposed display;
b. Number, dimensions, prices, and medium or media utilized in the works to be displayed;
c. Any publicity that the Artist/Organization/Group plans to undertake if selected; and/or
d. Any atypical issues or challenges regarding hanging or display of the works proposed for display.
^ Up to five digital images of work representational of the artist's/organization/group's work on a CD, resolution of
300 dpi at a minimum size of 5x7", in .jpg format. Please name each image file with organization name or artist's
-l last name and the title of thew k (e.g.: name.title.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 nonrefundable.
DISPLAY INFORMATION:
Initial Point Gallery is equipped with a track system for hanging two-dimensional artwork. Two-dimensional artwork
will be hung from cables, using hooks, and therefore must be equipped with two D rings (fig. 1) on the side rails on the
back of the frame (fig. 2). The inside of each D ring must allow a space of at least one-quarter inch (''/e") for insertion
of the hooks; any wire constricting this space must be removed. The D rings should be approximately a quarter of the
distance of the total frame height from the top cf the frame in order to avoid slanting away from the wall. Wires,
eyehooks, and clip frames may not be used for hanging. Initial Paint Gallery also provides four display cases, each with
different dimensions (fig. 3), for displaying three-dimensional artwork.
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FIG. 3. 3D ART DISPIAY CASES
ACKNOWLEDGMENTS: 9
(! (;~~~. ~j/,. hereby acknowledge the following stipulations and agree that if this proposal is
selected for display at Initial Point Gallery, such display shall occur subject to these general terms and conditions, as
well as subject to other specific terms and conditions that shall 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 displayed in Initial Point Gallery, I will be required to enter into an Acceptance
INITIAL 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 its agents will
'"~ exercise professional care in handling and securing all artwork displayed in Initial Point Gallery, but
cannot and will not assume liability for any loss or damage.
C. Any insurance of the artwork displayed in Initial Point Gallery shall be the sole responsibility of the
I"~ artist. The City of Meridian shall not provide insurance to cover loss, theft, or damage of artwork
displayed in Initial Point Gallery.
D. While artwork displayed in Initial Point Gallery maybe 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.
E. While it is intended that each exhibit in Initial Point Gallery will be displayed for cone- to two-month
I"' AL period, this period may be shortened by the City of Meridian for any reason, without notice to the
artist or organization.
F. The City may display the work of more than one artist or organization in Initial Paint Gallery at any
IN IAL time, at the City's sole discretion.
G. Artwork submitted for display in Initial Point Gallery must be original works conceived and created
INITAL by the artist (or by artist members of the organization) submitting this application.
H. Meridian City Hall is primarily a place of public business and Initial Point Gallery is a public place. The
INITIAL City seeks to encourage artistic expression and public dialogue, but must simultaneously ensure that
City Hall is a place where citizens, employees, and visitors of diverse ages and perspectives feel
welcome and comfortable. To this end, only artists and artwork meeting the eligibility standards
described in the Call for Artists and following the terms set forth in the Acceptance Agreement shall be
displayed in Initial Point Gallery.
I do acknowledge and understand each and all of the foregoing stipulations and do agree to these general terms and
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Date: Dew /-S { ZO I
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 83642
Thank you`for your interest!
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Meridian'` Commission
Initial Point Gallery
Contact person: Chi E Shenam Westin mr chi@msn.com 440-2107
1411 Ponderay Rd. Boise Idaho 83705
Letter of intent.
I would like to show in your gallery with 2 co-artists. I do western landscapes oil
painting. Tim Buckley does mountain landscape photography and Keaton SI<yles,
Raku ceramics.
Chi E Shenam Westin
I am a local artist who paints with oils in the intermountain west and on the
Washington and Oregon coast. I do a lot of Plein air painting, going out and
painting on site, then finishing the paintings in my studio. I have been working on
paintings for the more contemporary home using aluminum as my canvas. I
studied at Boise State in the early 80's, studied renaissance painting under Master
Artist Franl< Corvino and landscape painting with Fred Choate. I currently show my
works In the Alaska Center downtown Boise, Green Chutes Gallery and in the
Rendezvous restaurant in Eagle.
Vision for Initial Point Gallery
The theme for my oil paintings; A wordless Land, Vast spaces of the west.
In my work I am trying to capture the endless emptiness and space of the
intermountain west. I focus on the playas, salt flats of the Great Basin. I will have
oil paintings on canvas, slick board and aluminum. The sizes vary from11x14 to
36x48.The date of the show will determine which paintings I will be able to hang.
Right now I have about 20 paintings available, mostly 18x24 and smaller.
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ACKNOWLEDGMENTS:
I,-~%tir~i`Hl' ~~~ /_ cJ~ , hereby acknowledge the following stipulations and agree that if this proposal is
selected for display at Initial Point Gallery, such display shall occur subject to these general terms and conditions, as
well as subject to other specific terms and conditions that shall be set forth in a separate, written Acceptance
Agreement between myself and the City of Meridian. I specifically acknowledge that:
A. Before my work will be displayed in Initial Point Gallery, I will be required to enter into an Acceptance
R'^~ 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 i~ Initial Paint Gallery, the City of Meridian and its agents will
TIAL exercise professional care in handling and securing all artwork displayed in Initial Point Gallery, but
cannot and will not assume liability for any loss or damage.
C. Any insurance of the artwork displayed in Initial Point Gallery shall be the sale responsibility of the
" ~ artist. The City of Meridian shall not provide insurance to cover loss, theft, or damage of artwork
displayed in Initial Point Gallery.
D. While artwork displayed in Initial Point Gallery may be passively offered for sale by means of an
'.F" 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 that each exhibit in Initial Point Gallery will be displayed for aone- to two-month
~"~ "` period, this period may be shortened by the City of Meridian for any reason, without notice to the
artist or organization.
F. 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.
G. Artwork submitted for display in Initial Point Gallery must be original works conceived and created
i AL by the artist (or by artist members of the organization) submitting this application.
li. Meridian City Hall is primarily a place of public business and Initial Point Gallery is a public place. The
'"'- City seeks to encourage artistic expression and public dialogue, but must simultaneously ensure that
City Hall is a place where citizens, employees, and visitors of diverse ages and perspectives feel
welcome and comfortable. To this end, only artists and artwork meeting the eligibility standards
described in the Call for Artists and following the terms set forth in the Acceptance Agreement shall be
displayed in Initial Point Gallery.
I do acknowledge and understand each and all of the foregoing stipulations and do agree to these general terms and
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To propose an exhibition in Initial Point Gallery, please submit this 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 83642
Thank you for your interest!
Meridian Commission
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"Corner Post"
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"Salt Flats Triptych"
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