11-825 2012 Initial Point Gallery ScheduleCITY OF MERIDIAN RESOLUTION N0.
BY THE CITY COUNCIL: BIRD, HOAGLUN, ROUNTREE, ZAREMBA
A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
MERIDIAN ACCEPTING THE 2012 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 Cit ,and reviewing and advising the City Council on the aesthetic aspects of works of art to
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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
ro osals for the display of artwork in Initial Point Gallery, an art gallery on the third floor of
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Meridian City Hall;
WHEREAS, on November 3, 2011, the Meridian Arts Commission reviewed the responses to
the Call to Artists (attached hereto as Exhibit C~, selected artists whose works are appropriate for
dis la in Initial Point Gallery based on their respectively submitted proposals, and recommends to the
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Meridian City Council that such artists work be displayed in Initial Point Gallery in 2012,
WHEREAS, the Mayor and City Council. find that the proposed 2012 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 2012 Initial Point Gallery Schedule, attached hereto as Exhibit B,
are 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 6th day of Dec., 2011.
APPROVED by the Mayor of the City of Meridian, Idaho, this 6th day of Dec., 2011.
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EXHIBIT A
Meridian Commission
Ca[( for Arfists: 2012 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 2012 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 Halt (33 E. Broadway Avenue, Meridian, Idaho}, and is open
to the public during City working hours. Initia! 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 alt 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 wil! 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 2012 Initial Point Gallery Series must provide the following
materials and information to MAC in order to be considered for selection.
• Completed, signed Application &t 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 requesC. Materials submitted cannot be returned.
DEADLINE:
All proposals must be received by MAC by 5:00 p.m. on Friday, October 28, 2011.
SELECTION PROCESS:
The selection of art for the 2012 Initial Point Gallery Series will be made by MAC. MAC witl 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 wilt 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, 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: 2012 Initial Point Gallery Series
33 East Broadway Avenue
Meridian ID 83642
By a-mail: mac@meridiancity.org
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EXHIBIT B ~--~ --
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Meridian Commission
2012 INITIAL POINT GALLERY SERIES
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April
Reception 3/6/12
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R,eGeption 4/3/12 W~Uiam Gardoski
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May 4/27/12 to 6/1 /12 Student Art ~ Student 3-D Art
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June , ' 6/1 / 12 to 6`/29/.1 Pam Gram;, Sally'•jolla'rd ~ , ., ,
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~ Barbara Watkins
July 6/29/12 to 8/3/12 Nampa Art Guild Additional Panels
Reception 7/3/12
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Theresa Burkes I't.Aridrea:Harr3s ,.
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September 8/31 /12 to 9/28/12 Helen Wilson & Pat Fennell Helen Wilson
Reception 9/4/12
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R~c~ptlon 1;11/2/12' ~ ... ,
November 11/2/12 to 11/30/12 Les Herman & Lori Seale Patricia Sadler Trainor
Reception 11/6/12
.December 11/30.12 to T2/2$/12 Lisa`Ross &`Kathleen'Prolast _ Patricia Sailer Trainor ,
Reception 12/4/12!;.
Alternates:
Laurie Asahara
Cheri Myer
Michael Berg
Mark McGinnis
Sherry A.F. Cann
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EXHIBIT C
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