22-2351 2023 Initial Point Gallery Schedule CITY OF MERIDIAN RESOLUTION NO. 22-2351
BY THE CITY COUNCIL: BERNT, BORTON, CAVENER,
HOAGLUN, PERREAULT, STRADER
A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
MERIDIAN, ACCEPTING THE 2023 INITIAL POINT GALLERY SCHEDULE; AND
PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, Meridian City Code sections 2-2-2(A)(2) through (4) charge the Meridian
Arts Commission with stimulating awareness and appreciation of the importance of publicly
accessible art and its benefits to the community, fostering the development of a receptive climate
for the arts, 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;
WHEREAS, the Meridian Arts Commission reviewed all responses submitted to the Call
to Artists, selected artists whose works are appropriate for display in Initial Point Gallery based
on their respectively submitted proposals, including images set forth in Exhibit B, and
recommends to the Meridian City Council that such artists' work be displayed in Initial Point
Gallery in 2023; and
WHEREAS, the Mayor and City Council find that display in accordance with the
proposed 2023 Initial Point Gallery Schedule, as set forth in Exhibit B, will serve the best interest
of the people of Meridian and 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 2023 Initial Point Gallery Schedule, attached hereto as
Exhibit B, as may be amended or supplemented by the Arts and Culture Coordinator 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 the Arts and Culture Coordinator is hereby authorized to invite the artists
enumerated on the 2023 Initial Point Gallery Schedule to display their work in Initial Point
Gallery, subject to terms and conditions of a written agreement to be negotiated by the City
Attorney's Office.
Section 3. That this Resolution shall be in full force and effect immediately upon its
adoption and approval.
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RESOLUTION ADOPTING 2023 INITIAL POINT GALLERY SCHEDULE
ADOPTED by the City Council of the City of Meridian, Idaho, this 1st day of
November 2022
APPROVED by the Mayor of the City of Meridian, Idaho, this 1st day of
November 2022
APPROVED: ATTEST:
Robert E. Simison, Mayor Chris Johnson, City Clerk 11-1-2022
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RESOLUTION ADOPTING 2023 INITIAL POINT GALLERY SCHEDULE
EXHIBIT
Meridian Commission
Initial Point Gallery Call to Artists for Exhibitions in 2023
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Application Deadline:
To be considered for exhibition at Initial Point Gallery in 2023, application materials must be
received via email to mac@meridiancity.org by 5:00pm on June 1, 2022. After this deadline,
applications will be accepted on a rolling basis, and artists are welcome to apply at any time for
future shows.
Call to Artists:
The Meridian Arts Commission invites artists to apply for the display of artwork in Initial Point
Gallery. Initial Point Gallery is located on the third floor of Meridian City Hall and is free and open
to the public during City working hours. Initial Point Gallery displays one to two month long art
exhibits, providing approximately 100 linear feet of wall space for hanging two-dimensional
artwork and four enclosed display cases for three-dimensional artwork. The gallery typically
features multiple artists and organizational group exhibits in the space each month, but established
artists may receive solo exhibitions.
Eligibility:
This call is open to applicants regardless of race, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation,
religion, nationality, or disability. All artists in the Northwest region are welcome to apply, but
artists must be present for scheduled installation and removal. All artwork must be of professional
quality and must meet display and installation requirements listed below. Selectees are required to
enter into an Acceptance Agreement with the City setting forth specific conditions of display.
Selectees and invitees may reapply annually; if selected again, 75% of the display must be artwork
that has not been previously displayed in Initial Point Gallery. Organizations and informal artist
groups are welcome to apply.
Selection Panel and Process:
The Meridian Arts Commission advises on arts/cultural policy and promotes public awareness and
participation in the arts. All members are appointed by the Mayor and approved by City Council.
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The Meridian Arts Commission will select the artists to be represented in the gallery and the City of
Meridian Arts Et Culture Coordinator will notify applicants on commission selection and exhibition
offers, send acceptance agreements, and coordinate exhibits. The Meridian Arts Commission
typically groups more than one artist in each exhibit and will inform the artists on how much space
is assigned to them. In evaluating eligible proposals, the following factors will be considered:
• Adherence to the Call to Artists;
• Quality of artwork represented in images;
• Quality of proposal and level of professionalism;
• 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.
Artwork Display, Hanging, and Installation Information:
The number of artworks to be included in each exhibit depends on the size of the artwork. For two-
dimensional works, artists should plan to have around 12 - 18" of space between each artwork to
avoid crowding artworks and to allow for labels and breathing room. For three-dimensional works,
pieces must fit within the four supplied display cases.
Two-dimensional works displayed in Initial Point Gallery must be comprised of professional-quality,
ready-to-hang, original art. Initial Point Gallery is equipped with a track system for hanging two-
dimensional artwork. Two-dimensional works should not exceed 5' in height. 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 (1/4") 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 (or less) in order to avoid slanting away from the wall.
Wires, eyehooks, and clip frames may not be used for hanging. Salon style is possible. Initial Point
Gallery also provides four display cases, each with different dimensions (fig. 3), for displaying
three-dimensional artwork.
For three-dimensional works, display cases have acrylic tops of varied sizes including: 3'/2' tall, 3'
tall, 2'/2' tall, and 2' tall. All display case bases are 2' wide and 2' deep. Three-dimensional works
may be of any medium, but must fit with 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.
The gallery has space to display the artist/exhibit statement and a price list, however, no artwork
displayed in Initial Point Gallery may have a visible price tag.
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About the Gallery:
Initial Point Gallery is on the third floor of Meridian City Hall, (33 E. Broadway Avenue, Meridian,
Idaho), directly across from the Mayor's Office reception area. The carpeted gallery, filled with
natural light, features about 100 feet of wall space for the display of two-dimensional art, as well
as four hand-crafted display cases for the exhibition of three-dimensional works of art. The
Meridian Arts Commission schedules gallery installations on the first Friday of each month, with
opening receptions for the exhibition that same evening.
In addition to the works of local and regional artists, the gallery has hosted works by nationally-
and internationally-known artists. Initial Point Gallery has been chosen as one of only five venues
nationwide to host the prestigious annual traveling show of the National Watercolor Society.
Initial Point Gallery is free and open to the public any time during normal Meridian City Hall
business hours - generally Monday through Friday, 8:00 am to 5:00 pm, excluding holidays.
The City may promote the artist receptions in the form of social media advertising, posts on
community calendar, and/or mention in promotional videos.
Insurance:
Artworks will be treated with professional care in handling and securing all artworks displayed in
Initial Point Gallery, but insurance of the artwork shall be the 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.
Lodging/Transportation:
Artists are responsible for securing their own transportation and lodging.
Sales:
All sales are managed by the artist directly. Commissioners and City Staff can direct patrons to the
artists' contact information. The Meridian Arts Commission requests that artists voluntarily donate
to the Meridian Arts Commission 20% of proceeds from sales of art displayed in Initial Point Gallery.
For donations, please write a check made payable to the City of Meridian with a notation "Initial
Point Gallery Sales Revenue", and mail to the Arts and Culture Coordinator at 33 E. Broadway Ave.
Ste. 206, Meridian, Idaho 83642.
Questions, via e-mail: Cassandra Schiffler, Arts and Culture Coordinator
cschiffler@meridiancity.org
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Meridian Commission
Application Et Acknowledgments: INITIAL POINT GALLERY
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 group (individual Acknowledgement forms must be
submitted for each artist)
Applicant:
Applicant E-mail:
Mailing Address:
Physical Address:
Applicant Phone: Day: Cell:
APPLICATION OVERVIEW:
Check all that apply:
❑ I/we propose to display work in one quarter of Initial Point Gallery with two-dimensional artwork,
approximately 25 linear feet.
Number of 2D pieces: Average size of 2D pieces:
❑ I/we propose to display work in one half of Initial Point Gallery with two-dimensional artwork,
approximately 50 linear feet.
Number of 2D pieces: Average size of 2D pieces:
❑ I/we propose to display work in the entire Initial Point Gallery with two-dimensional artwork,
approximately 100 linear feet.
Number of 2D pieces: Average size of 2D pieces:
❑ I/we propose to utilize 01 ❑2 03 04 of the display cases with 3D artwork
Number of 3D pieces: Average size of 3D pieces:
❑ I would like to show with a specific individual/individual(s), listed here:
❑ 1 would like to invite my own musical talent to play at my reception. Talent must be approved in
advance.
APPLICATION MATERIALS: All materials must be received via email to mac@meridiancity.org
❑ Completed, signed Application Et Acknowledgements Form. (Informal groups: each artist must sign
separate form.)
❑ One-page written proposal about the work to be displayed, including:
a. Artist statement and/or Artist/Organization/Group's vision, title, and/or theme of the proposed
display;
b. 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
❑ 5 - 10 digital images of work representative of the artist's/organization/group's work and an
accompanying image list with title, dimensions, and media for each image.
❑ Artist resume or bio
❑ A copy of the organization's/applicant's annual report filed with the Idaho/other Secretary of State, if
applicable.
❑ If possible, all application materials should be submitted as a single merged PDF file to
mac@meridiancity.org
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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
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
INITIAL 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 artist.
INITIAL 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
INITIAL 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
INITIAL 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,
INITIAL at the City's sole discretion.
G. Artwork submitted for display in Initial Point Gallery must be original works conceived and created by the
INITIAL artist (or by artist members of the organization) submitting this application.
H. An opening night reception can be scheduled by MAC; though a table and minimal staff/volunteer support
INITIAL will be provided, I understand that I am the host and as such will be primarily responsible for any and all
reception invitations, publicity, refreshments, music, set up, tear-down, and clean-up.
I. Meridian City Hall is primarily a place of public business and Initial Point Gallery is a public place. The City
INITIAL 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: Print name:
* Parent Signature - If Applicant is Under 18:
Date:
To propose an exhibition in Initial Point Gallery, please submit this form, completed in full, with the required
materials, via email to: mac@meridiancity.org. Submissions as a single merged PDF file are preferred, but not
required.
Thank you for your interest!
Meridian commission
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EXHIBIT B
Initial Point Gallery
Exhibits Planned for 2023
Artists and Exhibits Juried by the Initial Point Gallery Subcommittee
Presented by Cassandra Schiffler, Meridian Arts and Culture Coordinator
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November 2023 Encaustic Media Show
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For questions or more information about Initial Point Gallery exhibits,
please contact Meridian Arts and Culture Coordinator, Cassandra
Schiffler at (208) 489-0399 or cschiffler�umeridiancity.org