Acceptance Agreement with Lori Seale 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 ("Agreement") is made on the J~'~` day ofd,
2012 ("Effective Date"), by and between the City of Meridian, a municipal corporation organized
under the laws of the State of Idaho ("City"), and Lori K. Seale, an individual person whose address is
424 Pebble Beach Way, Eagle, Idaho ("Artist"). (City and Artist may hereinafter be collectively
referred to as "Parties.")
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, the address of which is 33 E. Broadway Ave., Meridian, Idaho ("Initial Point Gallery");
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 Gallery;
WHEREAS, on November 3, 2011, 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 6, 2011, by the passage of Resolution no. 11-
825, 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 November 2, 2012, at 9:00 a.m., or at such
time and date as is mutually agreed-upon by the Artist and the Gallery Curator, artwork which shall
substantially conform to the description of such artwork set forth in Exhibit B hereto. Artist shall
be responsible for hanging such artwork on November 2, 2012 at the direction of the Gallery
Curator; shall allow the display of such work in Initial Point Gallery from November 2, 2012 to
November 30, 2012, in accordance with the terms of this Agreement; and shall be responsible for
removal of such artwork on November 30, 2012, 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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IL COMPENSATION AND SALE OF ARTWORK.
A. No compensation. Artist shall display Artist's artwork in Initial Point Gallery at the pleasure
of the Meridian City Council. City shall not provide compensation to Artist for services, work,
and/or 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 by the Gallery
Curator, passively offer the artwork on display in Initial Point Gallery for sale. No price shall
be displayed on or be proximate to any piece on display in Initial Point Gallery. City personnel
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 request that
Artist voluntarily donate to the Commission twenty percent (20%) of proceeds from any
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, provided that
Artist replaces the removed piece with another piece of artwork within twenty-four (24) hours
of such removal. Artist shall coordinate the removal, replacement, and/or substitution of any
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, and/or
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 and/or the City may
inspect and/or review the artwork proposed by Artist for display in Initial Point Gallery 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 any portion or component thereof
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 and/or 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 provided by Artist for display in
Initial Point Gallery shall be, and is, original work conceived and created by Artist.
B. Photographs of artwork. City may photograph the artwork displayed in Initial Point Gallery,
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 acknowledged on each such
photograph to be the creator of the original subject thereof, provided that photographic
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 rights
of privacy or any other rights Artist may possess under this Agreement, provided that City shall
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 maybe 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 or Artist's servants, agents, employees,
guests, and/or invitees.
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B. Waiver. Artist shall, and hereby does, waive any and all claims and recourse against City,
including the right of contribution for loss and damage to persons or property azising from,
growing out of, or in any way connected with or incident to Artist's performance of this
Agreement, whether such loss or damage maybe attributable to known or unknown conditions,
except for liability azising out of the tortious conduct of City or its officers, agents or
employees.
C. Insurance Artist's responsibility. City shall not provide insurance to cover loss, theft, or
damage of artwork displayed in Initial Point Gallery or to cover any activity undertaken by
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 agents
shall be the sole responsibility of Artist. Artist shall obtain all necessary insurance as maybe
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 beaz 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 independent party
and not an employee, agent, joint 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 Artist's artistic talent or expertise. Artist may
subcontract or assign obligations that do not require Artist's 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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Artist:
Lori K. Seale
424 Pebble Beach Way
Eagle, Idaho 83616
(208)938-4782
lkseale@msn.com
Gallery 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
33 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.
INWI`T'`NESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have executed this Agreement on this 3~day
of ~_~a U 2012.
ARTIST:
Lori K.
OF MERIDIAN:
BY:
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Exhibit A
Meridian ~ Commission
Call for Artists: 2012 INI~`IAL 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 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 equipmenC; requires unusual maintenance,
handling, or security; or is disruptive or likely Co offend the sensibilities of the general public, Each piece to be
displayed will be evaluated for its compliance with these general requirements. Selectees wilt 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 & 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.meridlancity.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 28, 2011.
SELECTION PROCESS:
The selection of art for the 2012 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 subiect 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, 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: 8y mail:
By a-mail:
Meridian Arts Commission
Attn: 2012 Initial Point Gallery Series
33 East Broadway Avenue
Meridian ID 83642
mac®meridiancity. org
Exhibit B
Meridian Commission
Application !r Ackn6wled~meni`s: 2012 INITIAL PINT GALLERY S~~tIES
ARTIST/ORGANIZER CONTACT INFORMATION:
Check one; trill am submitting this Form as an individual artist,
q I am submitting this form on behalf of an organization.
Artist/Org. Name: .~ o I~ s IG ~ en I f;
Organizer name:
Email address:
Mailing Address;
Physical Address.
Phone numbers;
APPLICATION OVERVIEW;
Check all that apply; ~I I/we propose to fill one half of Initial Point Gallery with twa-dimensional artworit.
Q I/we propose to fill the entire Initial Point Gallery with two•dimensional artwork.
q I/we propose to fill these display cases with 3D artwork:
^ 24"Wx24"Dx42"H ^ 24"Wx24"Dx36"li D Z4"WxZ4"Dx30"H q 24"WxZ4"Dx24"li
Number of ZD pieces; <~ ~ Average size of 2D pieces: Cc X ~~ X 3 /{ "
Numbor of 3D pieces; Average size of 3D pieces:
APPLICATION MATERIALS:
k?j Completed, signed Appligation @ Acknowledgements-Farm
~1 Biography of artist or informational statement regarding organization, no longer than one 8'Fi x 11"page;
1. ~ A letter of intent, describings
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 publicity that the Artisk/Organization plans to undertake if selected; and/or
d. Any atypical issues or challenges regarding hanging or display of the works proposed for display.
I~~ Up to five digital images of work representational of the artist's/organization's whsle on a Cb, resolution of 30D dpi
pt a.minimum size of 5s0", in .jpg format, please name each image file With artist's last name or organisation
name and the title of the work (e.g.; name.Utle.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 email,
~1~, $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 kracl<system for hanging two-dimenslonal.artwbrli.. Artwork displayed in the
gallery will be hung from cables using hooks, and #herefore must be equipped With one D ring on the back of the frame,
or two D rings on the side rails pn the back of the frame, as illustrated below. The D•rings should be approximately a
quarter of the ilistarice of the total frame height from the top of the frame 9n order to avoid slanting away from the
Wall. Wires, eyehool<.s, and clip frames may not be used For hanging, and are not allowed. Initial Paint Gallery also
provides four display cases, epch with different dimensions, for displaying Chree•dlmenslonal artwork.
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ACKNOWLEDGMEN/TS:
i, :~, d ~'~ F°" :-~ ~~~~ ~ ,hereby acknowledge the following stipulations and agree that if this proposal is
seleMed 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
Agreeme t between myself and the City of Meridian. I specifically acknowledge that:
c ~~ Before my work will be displayed in Initial Point Gallery, I will be required to enter into an Acceptance
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 1n Initia[ Point Gallery, the City of McHdian and its agents will
. ~ ~ '"c exercise professional care in handling and securing alf antwark displayed in Initial Point Gallery, but
cannot and will not assume liability far any loss or damage.
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.- ,~~~ Any insurance of the artwork displayed in Initial Point Gallery shall be the sole responsibility of the
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r n TiA - artist. The City of Meridian shall not provide insurance to cover loss, thefk, or damage of artwork
displayed in Initial Point Gallery.
/-i~ 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
l displayed in Initial Point Gallery may have a visible price tag.
"T:~ E. While it is intended that each exhibit 9n Initial Paint Gallery will be displayed for cone- to two-month
< c period, this period may be shortened by the City of Meridian for any reason, without notice to the
artist or organization.
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"`~ ( . H. ~ Meridian City Mall is primarily a place of public business and Initial Point Gallery is a public place. The
." "iT ^ City seeks to encourage arCistic 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 acl<nowledge and understand each and all of the foregoing stipulations and do agree to these general terms and
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Signature: r~ ~-~.'"".. .,~ = ;.:~,~~~~nt name: L.C Y) !.- ~~> pt
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To propose an exhibition 1n 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
McNdian ID 83642
Thank you for your Interest)
ABOUT THE ARTIST - Lori K Seale
Artist of Maiw Colors
I've always been tasclnated by color) A5 a baby, 1 was drawn to colorful marbles and reflected light that danced ihroagh
them ..,and Hower beds of graceful tulips or child-Itelght hydrangeas) Then paper entered my Ilfe ,,. something to cut, twlsY,
shape, paste, br paint dn. Atthe very competitive age Af nine, I earned my first art award for a colorful paper mosaic, "Jesus
Praying.°~My naxt crentlve adventure was on blank canvases .., supported by subsequent oil paintbtg lessons. Abdul the same time
I was exposed to and tapflvated by decoratlva type JI still have lice aged yel low pages of Italic type fonts (raced with pencil from a
library boole), In high school ~I took as many 2-and 3-D classed as allowed ... not fbr an easy grade, but because art was my passlonl
Mostly to satisfy my parents, I took a dlTferent direction In college and earned a GraphlcArts degree. l enJoyed worl<Ing
with type, composition and color and found that field to be challenging In its precision. My first Job was as an Art DlrecCOr for ari
Advertising Agency In Lincoln, Nebraska. I've"elsoworked for:.anagrlculturalcompany-mainly Illustrating and designing product
literature; a national assodation as Art tk Editorial Dlrectar; and have owned a Commercial Art Design Studio where, In addltlon to
what would be expected, I also did the unexpected. I painted on dnything... Including hprse bttggles, golf carts, race cars, semis,
and buildings ... as well as commissioned oil palntings and watercolors of people, pets, buildings, aL~planes, flowers, etc,
. As a contributor to my community, I was a founding member of the Butler County Arts Caundl, served as Its President,
,and taught art andcalligraph"ydassesto.adultsandchlldren.
Diversification of aCareer
Computers changed the world; I learned to "Ink" perfect Ilnes with a mouse Instead of by a skilled band. on the central
Callfornla Coast I worked for a newspaper as an ad salesperson, worked my Way Into the company as a graphic artist, co-managed
the ProdUCtlan Department swltchover fl'nnl paste-up to desktop pUUllshing, and then went backto design.
Admittedly, graphic design was a good choice for mel I presentlyvolunteer as graphic designer and photographer`fprtha
Idaho Watercolor Society and for New Heart Christian Ministries .., a chuYCh In 9vlse whose attendees are mostly refugees from
Afflca. Since my trip to Africg In Aug -Sep 2011, I am providing similar services for Farnlly Impact In Bulawayo, Zlmbahwe, and
oeher protects for stir contacts and friends In Africa. I also enJoy the spontaneity In the color layering procoss I use to faux-finish ~'
Walls or paint small murals. Plus I'm cun~ently editing and Illustrating a boob for B'"grade students on the myths of evolution.
As a result of my vast sum bf art anti design experience through the length of my Career, I have a porttvlla rich with floe
art.., plus design, illustrations, wrjtirig, editing, pWgshing, photography, murals, sign palnting, memorial portraits and motel
D3 DB D3 Throe Decades of Awards and DeyfftpJttg_e fVeW Era'
NebCaslta Is my home state; I've also lived In Washington, Oregon and Celifomla. Though I've spent most of my career as
a graphic artist, In between Jobs I'd paint. In 1963 I Won Best of Show at the Butler County Falr for the pencil drawing, "old Man:'
A decade later at the orange County Falr, I won a 2nd Place watercolor award far "Through the Knot-Holes" and an ~~
award for "Billy's Passer," a 3'x4 ~' oil.
It wouldbe ten years before 1 entered another competition,.. this tlmcs, tha 2003 Western Idaho, Fair (after moving to
eagle In late 2DOZJ. I was humbled to receive OestWatercolor for "Not Even Close." The palnting also Won awards at the Nampa
Aft Guild 2003 Centennial furled Art Shoal and of fire Itlahu Vyatercolor Socle[y 2004 (rotunda Show. ,
Since then I have been blessed to coneinlre fo receive numerous awards for my palntings ...and have won multlPle
awards for my photography, too. I am honored to have had a palntbte furled Into the Annual fvlembership Exhibition every year
since I Joined the Idaho Watercolor Society lit 2005; In~2011 I was awarded IW3 Signature Status,
The Palntar of Llfe ... Today and Tomorrow
Today, my Ilfe looks Ilke this: Wife, mother, grandma; artist, photographer, graphic designer, church assistant; "mother"
to a few teenage orphans here in Boise from Congo; world-traveler lot IeasC gefring closer), with a missionary hearC. Content for
noW In Eagle, I paint what I Ilve ... mostly portraits of family and friends and animals. "! begin a pointing with fhe eyes; if they
aren'trfght nothing else will be either!" I(nowing this talent Ys a gift from God, I never take credit For being the creator of palntings
that "Move" people, but instead give credit right backto the Creator ...who "moves" me to fnspiratlpnl
For three years I served as President of the Idaho Watercolor Satiety and contlnye to volunteer as graphic designer. I've
had the responsibility to receive and process all entries for the IW57urled Show in 2011 and will Continue In that capacity in 2012.
It's bean a privilege to have benefltted from opportUllitles to take watercolor workshops qy Internationally renowned
artists Including: I(IFf Holland, Judy Morris, Frank FranceSe, Pat Weaver, Carlas0'Connor; and Idaho artists Dwight Williams, Joyce
Green, Gloria Miller Allen, Richard B¢d, and mare. I distinctly remembersomething that I have learned from each of Chase artists
that has helped me, or challefiged tne,~to becorrie a better artist and keep on creating .., with color ..,and with Ilfel
,,, Lori N Sealo .bs AZ4 Pehble eeach Way' .es Eaglo, ID 8361G
Phone: 206-938-4782 ~ Cell phone:761-7624 ^c5 E-mall: LNSoale@msn.com
LETTER OFINTENT-- Lori K Seale
Artist Vlslon fortheUlsplav
I love to paint BIGI Perhaps this prefel•enpe began as I wa8 coining out of the "nu.mb from shoulder to toe" phaso
that I was experlencing wlthsome MS symptoms over a decade ago. As I rec6vered the feellpg In my hands, lily husband
urged me to start using the Walls in our home (In North Idaho) a's canvases. OI<I That's what I did, in every room (when we
inoyed to Eagle Ile made ma promise th5t I would not apply paint pn any wall .., for at least one full year). But I needed to
paint ... so I bought a few elephants, picked up my watercolor brushes, and got to wort, I loved the rasUltl Large'faces
capture an audlencel A good drawing, Interesting stibJect matter, color, composjtlon, and value can all lie apprgclated from
a distance, yet, when drawn Into look closer atthe painting.., kechnlque, quality, and flee details are evident, loo,
When sdmeohe cpmt's Into the gallery, I would love for them do Immediately respond with jo'yl That Is what
makes palhUng YewaYding {or me ... not Just'tackling the 'goed,palpting Checklist,' but the stirring of emotions that come
from those successful'gut' palntingsl Many people respond to my portraits with d~J~ vu moments .,.being reminded of
someone they knowfrom their past (it usually seems as If It's a good memory).'rSbaltury-Thankful One" Is pYesently
traveling fdaho with the IWS Traveling Show and I have had matey people tell me how It reached down deep Into thelrsoulsl
INorhs to be Dlslilav€d ~ '
"Faces and Places,p Is the Cheme. Portraljswould dominate the shdw, wmplemented by pAlnRings of Idaho
landscapes and animals. I plan to exhibit apprdxlmately 20 paintings, Tile smallest Is 16x20" framed; the largest is 40x27".
If I were accepted Into Initial Point Gallery for an exhibition ...and scheduled for later In 2012 ,,:the kheme would
remain the same alld my palpting style will not vary from what you see on the submitted S ]PEG entry Images, but the
paintings will all he new. I plan to complete a series of paintings based upon my recent trip to Africa. Work will include .,
orphans In Zimbabwe; anlmalclose-ups of bonobos, elepilalits, Zebra and giraffe; and scenery From Congo, Uganda,
Zimbabwe, and South Africa. I am very excited about this series and am eagerly worlcJng on It Howl
Artwork I present for the display could Include any of the following:
o Through the Knotholes, 21x25, odglnAl watercolor, NFS
o Ills. (.Irk, 37230; original Watercolor, $900
u Old Man,29x2254, orlglnal pencil dravying, $7517 (prints available)
v Afdca In Har Eyes(alse known as; Ainerlka-000d country), 33x20Y, original watercolor, $90p
e shakuru-Grateful one, 3ox3p, orlglnal watercolor, $900
a Allsha0.7], 2474x4p, original Watercola, NFS
e eallarln, 31x37, orlglnal watercolor, $900
e Buddies, 23x29, original watercolor, $600
o Afghans' Hepe, 29x30, orlglnal watercolor, $900
o Rowdy One, 21x21, orlglnal watercolor, NFS
Ford Reflectlvns, 3Gx31Y,, orlglnal Watercolor, $900
e On Santa's Lep, 20x28, orlglnal watercolor, NFS
Not Even Close, 38x30, original watercolor, $1100 ,
e nalnboW Orldge (Idaho), 29x38, orlglnal watercolor, $900
Idaho Wheat Fields (north ofMOSCOw), 32x32, orlglnal watercolor, $600
e Grangevllle aangers (north of New Meaddw"s), 22Y.x29K, orlglnal walercolvr, $GOD
Meadow Nforphosls (north of New Meadows), 20A2g, oNginal watercolor, $GUO
o Gathering to Gather (at the Hayden cabin), 40227, original vrdtercolor, $900
a Open Barn Door{near Moscow), 17x27, orlglnal yyaterwlor,$6a0
MaJesty (Nayden Lake), 2]x271f, original waterrolop NFS -Private Collec[IVh
+'= On the Way fv SUn Valley, A6x20, orlglnal watercolor, $$00
a Recoleta Repose (OUenos Aires, Argentina), 20.x3Z, orlglnal watercolor, $900 '
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I am wgrking on gettingmy websfte, revaJnped, after hiring a person who did not complefe or malhtaln It; It should .
be up,arid-running before the end of 2011 and will be linked to the Idaho Watercglor5odety Website member pages.) will
also Use my mailing list of collectors (mostly those for whom I have done cominisstoned portraits), and will advertise on my
Ch larch bulletin board {Church ofthe Harvest) which is a short walk away (Just two blocks) from Initial Point Gallery,
f9lsnlav Challenees
I called my friend Dwl~ht to discuss the D-Angst I will do my hest to see that all paintings meek the requirements.
Lori I(Seala .dt 424 Pebblo Deach Way ~ Eagle, ID 83636
Phone: 208-538.4782 ~ Cell phone: 767,-7624 •~ E-mail: LI(Seale@msn.com