14-1034 Adopting Proposed 2015 IPG scheduleCITY OF MERIDIAN RESOLUTION NO. "
BY THE CITY COUNCIL: BIRD, BORTON, CAVENER,
MILAM, ROUNTREE, ZAREMBA
A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
MERIDIAN, ACCEPTING THE 2015 INITIAL POINT GALLERY SCHEDULE; AND
PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, Meridian City Code section 2-5-2(C)(2-4) charges the Meridian Arts
Commission with stimulating awareness and appreciation of the importance of publicly accessible art
and its benefits to the community, encouraging the growth and preservation of the city's art resources,
fostering the development of a receptive climate for the arts, promoting self-sustaining arts programs
within the City, and reviewing and advising the City Council on the aesthetic aspects of works of art to
be displayed by the city of Meridian;
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;
WHEREAS, on November 6, 2014, the Meridian Arts Commission reviewed the responses to
the Call to Artists attached hereto as Exhibit C, selected artists whose works are appropriate for display
in Initial Point Gallery based on their respectively submitted proposals, and recommends to the
Meridian City Council that such artists' work be displayed in Initial Point Gallery in 2015; and
WHEREAS, the Mayor and City Council find that the proposed 2015 Initial Point Gallery
Schedule, as set forth in Exhibit B, will serve the best interest of the people of Meridian and all visitors
to Meridian City Hall;
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF MERIDIAN CITY, IDAHO:
Section 1. That the proposed 2015 Initial Point Gallery Schedule, attached hereto as Exhibit B,
as may be amended or supplemented by the Gallery Curator from time to time as necessary, is hereby
accepted and adopted by the Mayor and City Council of the City of Meridian.
Section 2. That this Resolution shall be in full force and effect immediately upon its adoption
and approval.
ADOPTED by the City Council of the City of Meridian, Idaho, this 2nd day of Dec., 2014.
APPROVED by the Mayor of the
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EXHIBIT A
MeridiatnI/Co- mmission
Ca(( for Artists: 2015 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 2015 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-
dimensional works may be of any medium, but must fit within the four supplied display cases. No artwork will be
displayed which: cannot be safely hung or displayed using the gallery's equipment; requires unusual maintenance,
handling, or security; or is disruptive or likely to offend the sensibilities of the general public. Each piece to be
displayed will be evaluated for its compliance with these general requirements. Selectees will be 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 2015 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;
• Letter of intent, including biography of the artist(s) or informational statement regarding organization;
• 250 -word informational paragraph about the artist or organization (for use in gallery publicity if selected);
• 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 24, 2014.
SELECTION PROCESS:
The selection of art for the 2015 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: Emily Kane
33 East Broadway Avenue
Meridian ID 83642
By e-mail: mac@meridiancity.org
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MeridiatnCo- mmission
Application Et Acknowledgments: 2014 INITIAL POINT GALLERY SERIES
APPLICANT CONTACT INFORMATION
Check one: ❑ I am submitting this application as an individual.
❑ 1 am submitting this application for this organization: -
❑ 1 am submitting this application for an informal group:
Applicant:
Applicant E-mail:
Mailing Address:
Physical Address:
Applicant Phone:
Day: Evening: Cell:
APPLICATION OVERVIEW:
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.
❑ I/we propose to fill these display cases with 3D artwork:
❑ 24"Wx24"Dx42"H ❑ 24"Wx24"Dx36"H ❑ 24"Wx24"DX30"H ❑ 24"Wx24"Dx24"H
Number of 2D pieces: Average size of 2D pieces:
Number of 3D pieces: Average size of 3D pieces:
APPLICATION MATERIALS:
❑ Completed, signed Application 8: Acknowledgements Form. (Informal groups: each artist must sign separate form.)
❑ Biography of artist or informational statement regarding organization, no longer than one 8%2 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
last name and the title of the work (e.g.: name.title.jpg). Materials submitted will not be returned. Damaged or
non-compliant CDs and/or images will not be considered. Images will not be accepted via e-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 (Ya") for insertion
of the hooks; any wire constricting this space must be removed. The D rings should be approximately a quarter of the
distance of the total frame height from the top of the frame in order to avoid slanting away from the wall. Wires,
eyehooks, and clip frames may not be used for hanging. Initial Point Gallery also provides four display cases, each with
different dimensions (fig. 3), for displaying three-dimensional artwork.
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ACKNOWLEDGMENTS:
I, , 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
"N'T 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
"N'T 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
"�'T 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
"�'T 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 a one- to two-month
"�'T 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
INITIAL time, at the City's sole discretion.
G. Artwork submitted for display in Initial Point Gallery must be original works conceived and created
INITIAL 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
"alT'T 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
conditions.
Signature:
Date:
Print name:
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 interestl
Meridian Commission
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EXHIBIT B
Meridian Commission
2015 INITIAL POINT GALLERY SERIES
Month
Artist(s)
Install
Reception
Close
Remove
JANUARY
Debi Bonsack
1/2/15
1/6/15
1/26/15
1/27/15
FEBRUARY
George Manlove
Lily M. Lee
1/30/15
2/3/15
2/26/15
2/27/15
MARCH
Lauren Johnson
2/27/15
3/3/15
4/2/15
4/3/15
APRIL
Student Art
4/3/15
4/7/15
4/30/15
5/1/15
MAY
Joyce Green
5/1/15
5/5/15
5/28/15
5/29/15
JUNE
Community Center Art Group
5/29/15
6/2/15
7/2/15
7/3/15
JULY
Stephanie Beck
Adam Reynolds
7/3/15
7/7/15
7/30/15
7/31/15
AUGUST
BOSCO
7/31/15
8/4/15
8/27/15
8/28/15
SEPTEMBER
Mark Rezanoff
John Septian
8/28/15
9/1/15
10/1/15
10/2/15
OCTOBER
Lori K. Seale
10/2/15
10/6/15
10/29/15
10/30/15
NOVEMBER
Bonnie Peacher
10/30/15
11/4/15
12/3/15
12/4/15
DECEMBER
TBA
12/4/15
12/8/15
1/7/16
1/8/16
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EXHIBIT C
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