Acceptance Agreement with Nampa Art Guild Gerry Draper 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~1'`~ day of J ,
2012 ("Effective Date"), by and between the City of Meridian, a municipal corporation organized
under the laws of the State of Idaho ("City"), and Gerry Draper ("Organizer"), whose address is 3 N.
Saffron Drive, Nampa, Idaho, on behalf of the Nampa Art Guild ("Organization").
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, Organizer 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 Organization's work for display based on the Proposal, and
recommended to the Meridian City Council that 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 Organizer and the artist(s) Organizer represents ("Artists") to establish a display of Artists'
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:
L SCOPE OF SERVICES.
Organizer shall personally deliver to Initial Point Gallery, on June 29, 2012, at 9:00 a.m, or at such
time and date as is mutually agreed-upon by the Artists and the Gallery Curator, artwork which
shall substantially conform to the description of such artwork set forth in Exhibit B hereto.
Organizer shall be responsible for hanging such artwork on June 29, 2012 at the direction of the
Gallery Curator; shall allow the display of such work in Initial Point Gallery from June 29, 2012 to
August 3, 2012, in accordance with the terms of this Agreement; and shall be responsible for
removal of such artwork on August 3, 2012, at 9:00 a.m., or at such time and date as is mutually
agreed upon by the Organizer and the Gallery Curator.
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II. COMPENSATION AND SALE OF ARTWORK.
A. No compensation. Organizer shall display the artwork of Artists in Initial Point Gallery at the
pleasure of the Meridian City Council. City shall not provide compensation to Organizer or
Artists for services, work, and/or any activity undertaken pursuant to or related to this
Agreement.
B. Sale of artwork, Organizer or Artists 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 artwork; any transaction related to the sale
of artwork shall be handled solely by Organizer or Artists. Organizer acknowledges the
Commission's request that Artists 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, Organizer may remove such artwork from
the Gallery, provided that Organizer replaces the removed piece with another piece of artwork
withintwenty-four (24) hours of such removal. Organizer shall coordinate the removal,
replacement, and/or substitution of any and all artwork with the Gallery Curator prior to such
activity.
IILTIME OF PERFORMANCE.
Organizer shall coordinate and/or provide the services described in this Agreement in a timely
manner, as described herein. Organizer 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,
Organizer 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 Organizer 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. Organizer and Artists warrant that all artwork provided for display in Initial
Point Gallery shall be, and is, original work conceived and created by Artists.
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, the 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 Organizer's and Artists' name. Organizer hereby conveys to City permission to use
Organization's and Artists' names for purposes of advertising, marketing, and public
information, without violation of Organization's or Artists' rights of privacy or any other rights
Organization or Artists may possess under this Agreement, provided that City shall not use
Organization's or Artists' logo(s), if any, for any purpose without the express, written
permission of Organizer or Artists.
D. Use of City's name. City hereby conveys to Organizer and Artists 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 neither Organizer nor Artists shall 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 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 Organizer in the manner set forth herein. While it is intended
that Organization'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.
F. Removal of artwork by Organization. Organizer 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. Organizer and Artists shall, and hereby do, 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,
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and from any and all losses and expenses caused or incurred by Organizer or Artists, their
servants, agents, employees, guests, and/or business invitees.
B. Waiver. Organizer and Artists shall, and hereby do, waive any and all claims and recourse
against City, including the right of contribution for loss and damage to persons or property
arising from, growing out of, or in any way connected with or incident to Organizer's or Artists'
performance of this Agreement, whether such loss or damage may be attributable to known or
unknown conditions, except for liability arising out of the tortious conduct of City or its
officers, agents or employees.
C. Insurance is Artists' responsibility. Ciiy shall not provide insurance to cover loss, theft, or
damage of artwork displayed in Initial Point Gallery or to cover any activity undertaken by
Artists in the furtherance of Artists' respective rights or obligations described herein. Insurance
of the artwork; of the Artists' persons, property, or interests; and/or of the Artists' employees or
agents shall be the sole responsibility of Artists. Artists shall obtain all necessary insurance as
may be required in order to protect Artists' insurable interests for their 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. Artists shall bear 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 Organizer or Artists have 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 any 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 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 Organizer or Artists.
C. Termination due to death or incapacity. This Agreement shall automatically terminate upon
the death or incapacity of Organizer.
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 the organization and the
Artists are independent parties and not employees, agents, joint venturers, or partners of City.
Nothing in this Agreement shall be interpreted or construed as creating or establishing the
relationship of employer and employee between Organizer or Artists and City or between
Organizer or Artists and any official, agent, or employee of City. Both parties acknowledge
that neither Organizer nor Artists are employees of City. Organizer and Artists 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, Organizer and Artists 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,
neither Organizer nor Artists shall 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. Artists shall not subcontract or assign any of Artists' obligations
under this Agreement that require or that may require their artistic talent or expertise. Artists
may subcontract or assign obligations that do not require their 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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Or ang izer:
Gerry Draper
Nampa Art Guild
3 N. Saffron Drive
Nampa, Idaho 83687
(208)467-9381
gerrydra@gmail.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. Warranty of authority. Organizer expressly warrants that, to the extent set forth herein, she is
duly authorized to act as the representative and agent of Organization and all of its member
Artists and principals. Organizer further warrants that she is authorized to bind Organization
and its member Artists and principals to the obligations set forth herein, and to accept the
liabilities as established herein on behalf of Organization and its member Artists and principals.
K. 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.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have executed this Agreement on this ~ ~ day
of~CLb.,uti....~, 2012.
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CITY OF MERIDIAN:
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Exhibit A
Meridian ~ Commission
Call for Artists: 2012 IN11`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-
dimensionalartwork, and four enclosed display cases for three-dimensional artwork. MAC requests that artists
voluntarily donate to MAC 203 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 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 l3 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 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 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, 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:
By a-mail
Meridian Arts Commission
Attn: 2012 Initial Point Gallery Series
33 East Broadway Avenue
Meridian ID 83642
macC~meridiancity. org
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Meridian Commission
Application bt Aeknowled~ments: 2092 INITIAL P®INT GALLERY SERIES
ARTIST/ORGANIZER CONTACT INFORMATION:
Check one: D I am submitting this form as an individual artist.
Artist/Org. Name:
Organizer name:
E-mail address:
Mailing Address:
Physical Address:
Phone numbers;
APPLICATION OVERVIEW:
Check all that apply: q I/we propose to fill one half of Initial Point Gallery with two-dimensional artwork.
1~1/we propose to fill the entire Initial Point Gallery with two-dimensional artwork.
^ I/we propose to fill these display cases with 3p artwork;
^ 24"Wx24"Dx42"H ^ 24"Wx24"Dx36"H ^ 24"Wx24"Dx30"H ^ 24"Wx24"Dx24"H
Number of 2D pieces: ~ O Average size of 2D pieces: /(o X 2 O
Number of 3D pieces: - Average siie of 3b pieces:
APPLICATION MATERIALS:
Ifd' Completed, signed Application & Acknowledgements Farm
'Biography of artist or informational statement regarding organization, no longer than one 814 x 11"page;
~A letter of intent, describing:
a. Artist/Organization's vl5ion 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 plans to undertake if selected; and/or
d. Any atypical issues or challenges regarding hanging or display of the works proposed for display.
Lq' Up to five digikal images of work representational of the artist's/organization's, work on a CD, resolution of 300 dpi
at a minimum size of 5x7", in .jpg format, Please name each image file with artist's (ast name or organization
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 hot 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,
DI5PLA1' INFORMATION:
initial Point Gallery is equipped with a track system fpr hanging two-dimensional artwork. Artwork displayed in the
gallery will be hung from cables using hooks, and therefore must be equipped with one D ring on the back of the frame,
or two D rings on-the side rails on the back of the frame, as illustrated below. The D-rings should be approxtmately 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, eyehoolcs, and clip frames may not be used For hanging, and are not aUawed. Initial Point Gallery also
provides four display cases, each with different dimensions, for displaying three-dimensional artwork.
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6 ~ (~ N {~ ~~ n r a b fh ,hereby acknowledge the following stipulations and agree that if this proposal is
selected for splay at I itial point Gallery, such display shall occur subject to these general terms and conditions, as
well as subject to other specific terms and conditigns that shall be set forth in a separate, wI-itten Atceptance
Agreement between myself and the City of Meridian. I specifically acknowledge that:
t~ A. 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.
N B. If my Work is selected for display in Initial Paint Gallery, the City of Meridian and its agents will
INITIAL exercise professional care in harldli'ng and securing all artwork displayed in Initial Point Gallery, but
cahoot and will not assume liability for any loss or damage.
C. Any insurance of the artwork displayed in Initial Point Gallery shall ke Che sole responsibility of the
INRIA 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 df an
""""` informational table, board, dr 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 ik is intended that each exhibit in Initial Point Gallery will be displayed for aone- to two-month
nrri"~ period, this period may be shortened by the City of Meridian for any reason, without notice to the
artist or organization.
~~1~-~/~~ F. T.he City may display the Work of more than one artist or organization in Initial Point Gallery at any
-~~T~"` time, at the City's sole distretioh.
G. Artwork submitted for display in Initial Point Gallery must be original works conceived and created
iiTi"` by the artist (or by artist members of Cho organization) submitting this application.
H. Meridian City Hall is primarily a place of public business and Initial Point Gallery is a publit place. The
~ ri ` Gity seeks to encourage artistic expression and public dialogue, but must simultaneously ensure that
Gity Hall is a place where citizens, employees, and visitors of diverse ages and perspectives feel
welcome and comfortable. To this end, ohly artists and artwork meeting the eligibility standards
described in the Call for Artists and fallowing 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 da agree to these general terms and
conditions.
Signature: Q,~- P11f~t naive: ~ e h r i~ ~~ r~~r,
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Topropose an exhibition tin Initiai 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 far your intere;tl
3 N, Saffron Drive
Nampa, Idaho 83687
October 20, 2011
Meridian Arts Commission
Attn: Initial Point Gallery
33 East @roadway Avenue
Meridian, ID 83642
RE: LETTER OF INTENT-NAMPA ART GUILD
Vision
Asan extension of Nampa Art Guild's desire to advance the visual arts, we would bring
to Treasure Valley residents the uhique perspectives of many individuals working in
varied medium. Viewing these works would encourage upcoming artists to explore
and pursue their own interests as well as inspire the creativity of our fellow artists. For
everyone who visits, we propose to offerthe pleasure and enrichment of colors,
shapes, and enhanced emotions-the sheerjoy of viewing fine works of local artists.
Pieces
We plan to submit approximately 60 pieces oftwo-dimensional artwork of varied sizes,
ranging mostly from 16x20 to 22x28, with a few smaller. The exact number and sizes of
each will be submitted to the Gallery at an appropriate time prior to hanging. Our
submissions will include watercolor, acrylic, oil, pastel, ink, and graphite.
Publicity
qur publicity chairperson, Sherri Stehle, will submit articles and announcements to the
Idaho Press Tribune and The Idaho Statesman. We will also advertize on our Website,
http://www.namoaartauild•°rP In addition, we plan to hold an opening showevent
with appropriate brochures, snacks, etc: as a chance for the viewing public to meet the
artists.
Atypical Issues or Challenses
None
Enclosures
Enclosed With this application is a CD with five representational images of various
artists in our group. Also enclosed is a check from the Nampa Art Gulld in the amount
of $5.00
Sincerely,
d' %-"'
Gerry Draper, Nampa Art Guild President
208-467-9381
NAMPA ART GUILD BIOGRAPHY
Who We Are
Now celebrating its fiftieth year, Nampa Art Guild's stated purpose, "to advance the
study, participation, and interest in art;' offers a vast array of experiences for
amateurs to professionals. Our membership Includes artists living not only in Nampa
but also in the surrounding areas of Meridian, Boise, Melba, Caldwell, Star, Eagle,
Emmett, and others.
Our membership continues to grow-we ended the 2010-2011 year with a
membership of 158, 40 of which were new members.
Actitivites
Nampa Art Guild holds weei<ly meetings which include open-paint days and paint-a-
longopportunities. Additional workshops and monthly demonstrations featuring well-
known regional artists round out the monthly calendar of opportunities.
Community Involvement
Each year, at the Nampa Civic Center, Guild artists showcase theirworks, The spring
members-only show displays works for Judging in beginner to advanced, as well as the
Glasswork and reproduction categories. The Jurled art show In the fall gives members
and other artists another avenue to exhibit their works. Our presence was also seen at
the Nampa Festival ofArts this past summer where the Guild hosted a large tent in
which a number of our members featured their works for sale. Many of our members
have also participated in Arts and Roses in Boise, and several Individuals show their
work at various galleries and libraries throughout the Treasure Valley. Many of the
Guild artists have won awards locally, regionally, and nationally.
In conjunction with our spring show, we offer an art scholarship to a senior at a local
high school. His or her work is also featured at that time.