Acceptance Agreement with Helen Grainger Wilson for Display of Artwork in Initial Point GalleryACCEPTANCE AGREEME~i~':
ORK IN INITIAL POINT GALLERY, MEDIAN CITY HALL
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' E AGREEMENT: DISPLAY OF ARTWORK IN INITIAL POINT
This ACCEPTANC
ERIDIAN CITY HALL ("Agreement"} is made on the l 1 day of ~,
GALLERY, M
~~ ate"band between the City of Meridian, a municipal corporation organiz
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of Idaho "Ci "and Helen Grainger Wilson, an individual person whose
under the laws of the State ~ ty }a
' .Court poise Idaho ~"Artist"}, City and Artist may hereinafter be
address is 7U0 E, Parkway
collectively referred to as "Parties,"}
' desires that ublic art will be a component of Meridian City Hail and to
WHEREAS, the City p
•' ' ommission issued the Call to Artists attached hereto as Exhibit A, seeking
that end, the Mel idian Arts C . ,
' f ai•t~rork in Initial Point Gallery, an art gallery on the third floor of 1Vieridian
proposals for the display o . • `~ , , „ ,
' f which is 3~ E. Broadwa Ave,, Meridian, Idaho ~ Initial Point Gallery },
City Hall, the address o Y
' res onse to the Call to Artists, Artist did submit a proposal, comprised of the
WHEREAS, in p
' as Exhibit ~ "Pro oral" ,for the display of artwork in Initial Point Gallery;
materials attached hereto ~ p }
vember 3 2011 the Meridian Arts Commission ("Cornmissian"} reviewed
'y~HEREAS, on No
ail to Artists selected Artist's wark for display based on the Proposal, and
the responses to the C }
he Meridian Ci Council that Artist's artwork, as depicted in the Proposal, be
recommended to t ty
displayed in initial Point Gallery;
+ at its re ular meetin oi~ December 6, 2011, by the passage of Resolution no, l l-
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~' ' Council ado red such recommendation and directed the Commission to work
825, the Meridian City p
i h Artist to establish a displa of Artist's artwork in Initial Point Gallery; and
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he Parties acknowled e that Meridian City Pull is primarily a place of public
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' t Initial Point Galle is a public place, and that while the City seeks to encourage artist c
business, tha rY • • • lace
' blic dialo a the Cit must simultaneously ensure that Meridian City Hall is a p
expression and pu gu ~ y ble•
' ' m io ees and visitors of diverse ages and perspectives feel welcome and camfarta ,
where citizens, e p y ,
BEFORE for ood and valuable consideration, the receipt and suffliciency of
NOW, THE , g
' aeknowled ed and a eed, and in consideration of the mutual promises and covenants
which is hereby g ~'
herein contained, the Parties agree as follows;
I, SCOPE 0~' SERVICES.
' n I1 deliver to Ynitial Point Gallery, on August 31, 2012, at 9;00 a.m,, or at such
Artist shall perso a y ' h shall
' to as is mutuall a need-u on by the Artist and the Gallery Curator, artwork whit
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bstantiall conform to the description of such artwork set forth in Exhibit I3 hereto. Artists a
su Y the direction of the Galle
be res onsible far installing such artwork on August 31, 2012 at rY
p
tor• shall allow the dis la of such work in Initial point Gallery from August 31, 2012 to
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012 in accordance with the terms of this Agreement, and sha11 be responsible for
September 28, 2 ,
f such artwork an Se tember 28, 2012, at 9.00 a.m,, or at such time and date as is
removal o p
mutually agreed upon by the Artist and the Gallery Curator.
ACCCPTANCE AGRE~M~NT DACE I
INITIAL POINT GALLERY DISPLAY
II. 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 far 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 az•twork 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 Gallezy. 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 fi•om 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 xemoval, replacement, and/or substitution of any
and all artwork with the Gallery Curator prior to such activity.
III. TIME OF PERFORMANCR.
Artist shall provide services described in this Agreement in a timely manner, as described herein.
Az•tist 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,
I'V. INSTALLATION.
A. Coordination vvitla 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 Gallezy Curator.
B. Inspection of display. Priar to or after installation, the Gallezy 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 Fozm attached hereto in Exhzbrl B, as well as to
ensure that such artwork may be safely and appropriately displayed in Initial Point Gallezy, If
the Gallezy Curator or the City concludes that the display or any portion or component thereof
does not meet the criteria set forth in Exhl!bits 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 Paint Gallezy, the Gallery Curator or the City may require the immediate
removal of such artwork from Initial Point Gallery. Further, the Gallery Curator ox the City
may require the immediate removal of such artwork from Initial Point Gallery where such
removal serves the best interest of the City.
ACCEPTANCE AGREEMENT
INI1•IAL PAINT GALLERY DISPLAY PAGF. 2
V, Disrl,Ax.
A. Original artwork. Artist warrants that any and all artwork provided by Artist for display in
Initial Point Gallezy shall be, and is, original work conceived and created by Artist.
B. Photographs of artworl~. 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 authoz•ity, Artist shall be aelrnowledged 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, fox 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 ather rights City may passess 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 may be temporazy or permanent in
nature. Where such artwork is or is intended to be removed from public display far ]anger than
forty-eight (4$) 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 fox any xeason, without notice to the Artist.
F. Removal of artwork by Artist. Az•tist 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 Gallezy shall be determined by the Gallery
Curatar•
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/oz• elected officials from any and all
losses, claims, and judgments for damages or injury to persons or property, and from any and
all lasses and expenses caused or incurred by Artist or Artist's servants, agents, employees,
guests, and/or invitees.
ACCE?PTANCE AGRl;l/MEN•t•
INITIAL POINT GAI.I,i;RY DISPLAY PAGti 3
B. Waiver, Artist shall, and hereby does, waive any and ail 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 Artist's performance of this
Agreement, whether such loss ox damage maybe attributable to known or unknown conditions,
except fox liability arising out of the tortious conduct of City ox its officers, agents or
employees.
G 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 aI•twork to be displayed in Initial
Point Gallery. Artist shall bear any and all risks of, and actual, loss of, theft of, and/or damage
to the artwork prepared for, transported to, transported fiom, installed or hung in, and/or
displayed in Initial Paint Gallery.
VII. TERMINATION.
A. Termination for cause. If City determines that Artist has failed to comply with any telm 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 ox 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 shalt 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.
ACCEPTANCE AGREEMENT
INITIAL POINT GALLERY DISPLAY PAGE 4
VIII, GIJIV~~>J PROVrsroNS.
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 te>.•In of this Agreement.
B, Camplianee 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 pexson as to race, creed, religion, sex, age, national
origin, sexual orientation ar any physical, mental, ar sensory disability.
D. Entire agreement. This Agreement constitutes the entire understanding between the Parties.
This Agreement supersedes any and all statements, promises, ar inducements made by either
party, ar 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
cumulafiive and none shall exclude any other right or remedy allowed by law. Likewise, the
exercise of any remedy provided for herein or allowed bylaw shall not be to the exclusion of
any other remedy.
G, Severabrlity. If any provision of this Agreement is found by a court of competent jurisdiction
to be illegal, invalid, ar unenforceable, the remainder ofthis 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;
ACCEPTANCE AGRL~I;MtiN'I'
INITIAL POINT GALLERY DISPLAY PAGfi 5
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Artist:
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Helen Grainger Wilson
700 E. Parkway Court
Boise, Idaho 8370b
(208) 344-4344
gwilson@gmail.com
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Galle y Curator:
Dwight Williams
Meridian Arts Commission
33 E. Broadway Ave.
Meridian, Idaho 83642
(208) 887-6473
dwight5332 a~q.com
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Emily Kane, Deputy City Attorney
City of Meridian
3 3 E. Broadway Ave.
Meridian, Idaho 83642
(208} 898-5506
ekane a~meridiancity.org
An ma Chan e its res ective address for the purpose of this paragraph by giving written
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J. Ci Council a royal required. The validity of this Agreement shall be expressly
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ITNESS WHEREOF the arties hereto have executed this Agreement on this ~ day
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of , 2012.
ARTIST:
Helen Grainger Wilson
CITY OF MERIDIAN:
BY:
Attest:
Jaycee Hol~.ri, City Clerk
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Exhibit A
Meridian ~ Commission
Cal(~or Artists: 2012 INIfiIAL POINT GALLERY( SERIES
ovERVlew:
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 Mall (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 far 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 wilt be
displayed which; cannot be safety 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 Fx 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 andlor 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
mac@meridiancity,org
Exhibit B
Meridian Commissior7
Appti~a~r'r~n ~ Ac~~nwled~meni~s: 202 INITIAL POINT GA,~.LERY SERIES
AE273STIORGANIZ~'R C~TACT INFORMATIONt
Check on.e: I am submitting this form as an individual artist.
^ 1 am submitting this form on behalf of an grga~ni:
Artist/Ar~g:--Aiante:
organizer name:
g-mail address:
Mailing Address;
Physical Address:
Phone numbers;
APPLIGATIAN OVER1
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Check ~ah .thafi apply; ~(I/~ propose. to fill one half of Initial Point Galfe with two•dimensional artworks=~ ~c d L' ~'t~~ ~"
f'll tl ~ t' I 'ti t P ' t G lIe with two-dimensional artwork ~ ~~Q ~~ !
Number of ~D
Number of 3D
^ I/we propose to i teen rre m a am a ry
~(i/We propose to fill these di.$ptay cases `with 3D arkwork;
^ 24"Wx24"Dx42"H >~~4"Wx24"px3b°H x~24"Wx24"DX30"H (~ ZA"Wx2q"px2~"M
pieces: , (~.'+~ ~'' i ~ Average size of 2D pieces; 4 fO ~ d~ ` ~ U K ~ i•ir
pieces: ~i~. ~ ('~ Average size of 3 D pieces: ~ h ' c )C ~~
APPLICAi"ION MATgRIALS;
^ Completed, signed Application $ Acknowledgements Fprm
^ biography of artist or informational statement regarding organization, no longer than one 8%z x TT" page;
^ A letter ai' intent, describing:
a. Artist/organization's vision for and/or theme bf the proposed display;
b, IJurttb~r, dimensions, prices, and medium or media utilized in the worlts 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 wari<s proposed for display.
^ 1J .ta. five di ital ima es of work representational of the artist's/organization's worl< on a GD, resolution of 3d0 dpi
at a minimum size of 5x7", in .,jpg format, Please Hattie each image file With artist's last name ar 6rganization
name and the title of the work (e.g.: name.title,jpgj. Materials submitted will not be returned. Damaged or non-
comp[iaht Cps and/or images wilt not be considered. Images wilt not be accepted via e-mail.
Q $35 gallery maintenance fee, check made payable to the Meridian Arts Commission. This fee is nonrefundable.
DISPLAY INFORIihATIoN:
Initial Point Gallery is equipped wlkh a track system for hanging two-dimensional arkwork, Artwork displayed in the
gallery.will be hung from caples using hooks, and therefore must be equipped with one D ring on. the back of the frame,
ar two U rings on the side rails on the back of the frame, as illustrated below. The D•rinas should be approximately a
quarter of the distance of the total frame height from the top o.f the frame in order to avoid slanting away from the
wall, Wires, eyehooks, and clip frames may nor be used for hanging, and are not allowed. Initial Point Gallery also
provides four display cases,. each wish different dimensions, for displaying three-dimensional artwork.
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1,~~ ~~~y ~i~ ;'~iersby acknowledge the faftowing stipulations and agree that if this proposal is
selected for display at Initial Point Gattery, such display shall occur subject to these general terms and conditions, as
welt as subject to ether specific terms and conditions that shall be set forth in a separate, written Acceptance
ment between myself and the City of Meridian. I specifically acknowledge that.
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'" A. Before rriy work will be displayed in initial Point Gallery, I will be required to enter into an Acceptance
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'"'r 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 Paint Gattery, the City of Moridian and its agents will
iN~rr 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.
ry~ C. Any insurance of the artwork displayed in initial Point Gallery shall be the sole responsibility of the
it L artist. The City bf Meridian shalt eat provide insurance to cover lass, theft, or damage of artwork
displayed in Initial Point Gattery.
b. Whilo artwork displayed in Initial Point Gattery may be passively offered far sate by means of an
informationaE table, beard, or handout as provided or allowed by the Gity of Meridian, no piece
displayed in initial Point Gallery may have a visible price tag.
~~~ 1». While it is intended that each exhibit in Initial Point Gallery wilt be displayed for aone- to two•month
period, this period maybe shortened by the City of Meridian far any reason, without notice to the
artisk or organization,
~~~~ F. The City may display the work of mnre than one artist or organization in Initial Paint Gallery at any
"' time, at the Gity's sole discretion.
. ~'~ G. Artwork submitted far display in Initial Point Gallery must be original works conceived and created
171AL by the artist (or by artist members of the organization) submitting this application.
pL~ H. Meridian City Hatl is primarily a place of public business and initial Point Gattery is a public place. The
IN171 City seeks to encourage artistic expression and public dialogue, but must simultaneously ensure that
City Hall is a piece 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 Calt for Artists and following the terms set forth in the Acceptance Agreement shall be
displayed in Initial Point Gallery.
do acknowledge and understand each and all of the foregoing stipulations and da agree to these general terms and
conditions. `~ , I, ,~-' ~ ,~ i
Signature: ~:~C~__.~~~~.~~.'r_t~f ^ ~ tr ~{.~2Q,~~- print name, d..'. CI.~S:~` ~ ~'-U` Y`! C ISC~r'~
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To propose an exhibition in initial Point GaNery, please submit this form, completed in fall, with the required
materials and fee, via U.5, malt, to:
Meridian Arts Commission
Attn: Initial Point Gallery
~3 East Broadway Avenue
Meridian lA 83442
Thank you for your interestl
Welen Grainger Wilsotr
207.2 Initial Paint Gallery Series Call for Artists
letter of Infient
Qear Commissioners,
It is my request that the Meridian Arts Comrntssian consider displaying mytwo-dimensional and
three-dimensional artwork as part of the 2012 Initial Point Gallery Series, It is intended to be half of a
one-month exhibit (preferably September) dual exhibifi with Patricia ~ennelt. Our work is
compatible, as was Indicated in an exhibit we shared in 2009. The overaii theme for our proposed
exhibit would have a unifying Idaho link.
My paintings (12 ar 13} have an international Basque theme. They combine Idaho-related subject
matter with subjects from my recent travels to the Basque provinces of Spain and France, and a few
months ago to the historic whaling and fishing site, Red Bay National Historic Site of Canada, in
babradar, Canada. I have immense appreciation of the Basque people, their culture, history and
environments, which is enhanced by my association with the Basque Museum and Cultural Center,
Boise and several friends of Basque origin. Hopefully, my paintings reflect that appreciation In style
and spirit, In three of the paintings I emphasize the international Basque heritage in diptychs or
triptychs. Far example is a diptych of Mountain Hame, Idaho's, historic* f=ronton handball court
juxtaposed to one being used in San Sebastian, Spain.
* [In the National Register of Historic places] .
My three~dimensionai porcelain clay forms are wheel-thrown and hand-carved with abstracted
motifs inspired by Idaho's natural environment. Mast are glazed with my awn black ar colored
formulas; the white pieces are unglazed, emphasizing the subtle nuances of tight and shade on the
handsome white clay. Alt pieces would fit into the gallery's display cases and might be arranged in
tone-related or Color groupings. Their designs are compatible with the theme of our proposed exhibit,
Thank you for considering this proposal. Of course I would abide by all restrictions and requests if my
proposal is accepted.
Helen Grainger Wilson
October 20, 207.1
Helen Grainger WiCson
20121nitial Point Gallery Series Call for Artists
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Now awhile-ha€red grandmother, I try to view the world with mare appreciation, truth a.nd less
judgment. I am part.of aninter-racial ethnic family, have dual citizenship and seek creative
authenticity. My hope is that my artwork and fife reflect my ever:broad.ening perspective of the world.
Born and raised in the fapthills. of the Canadian Rocky Mountains, traveled ari four continents, and an
Idahoan mast of my Life, (marvel at how fortunate I am; I also recognize my responsibility to others
and td our life-giving planet
Muth of my ~rtWori<, both two-dimensional and three~dimenslanal, reflects. dualities:
° nature and culture; the interplay 6etv/een land, peopie and culture
• essence ar-d existence; the relationship between spirit and reality
• content and materials; the balance between meaning and technical considerations
My current. art-related involvements include ihe. following:
merit membership In the. Idaho Watercolor Society; membership in the Plein Air Painters
of Idaho, Western Arf Associatlan, an'cl Northwesf Watercolor Society
• teaching artist (rostered artist/artist in residence) throughout Idaho through the Idaho
Commission on the Arts' Arts Bducatlon program
° teaching artist in residence in Alas!<a through Alaska's Artists in Schools program
° votunteering~i:n various a'rt-related programs for children and adults
Before turning much of m~ professional attention to creating and teaching art, I taught eterrtentary
school in Baisd for a dozen years and helped raise our family. Happily, many Qf my favorite art
activities now include doing art projects with .our three young grandchildren.
A foundation for creating artd teaching art and appreciating nature and cultures lies'in my university
education: Masters of Arts degrees in art and'elem'entary education, and Bachelor of Arts degrees in
sociology and art.
Three quotations that Influence my artwork and life are the following:
We need the tonic~of wildness..end nature,
Henry David Thoreau
Art washes away from the souk the dust of everyday life.
Pablo Picasso
Paint avhatyoulave-we don't~iave that much time.
Carol Barnes
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7Q0 h, Parkway Court Artists. in ; FL (20$) 344-4344
Bglse, ID 63706 Residence C: (435) 84~-1664
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