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Acceptance Agreement with Idaho Watercolor Society 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 ~ day of a , 2012 "effective Date" , b and between the City of Meridian, a municipal corporation organized ( }Y . under the laws of the State of Idaho {"City"}, and Cherry ~Uoodbury {"Organizer"}, whose address is 2218 N. 32nd Street, Boise, Idaho, on behalf of the Idaho watercolor Satiety {"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 ro osals for the dis lay of artwork in Initial Point Gallery, an art gallery. on the third floor of Meridian pp p Ci Hall, the address of which is 33 E. Broadway Ave,, Meridian, Idaho {"Initial Point Gallery"}; tY 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 Paint Gallery; WHEREAS, on November 3, 2011, the Meridian Arts Commission {"Commission"} reviewed the res onses to the Call to Artists, selected Organization's Work for display based an the Proposal, and p ,. recommended to the Nlerldlan City Council that artwork as depicted in the Proposal, be displayed In Initial Point Gallery; ~'HEREAS, at its regular nneeting on December 6, 2011, by the passage of Resolution na.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' ajtwark in Initial Point Gallery; and WHEREAS, the Parties acknowledge that Meridian City Hall is primarily a place of public business, that Initial Paint Gallery is a public place, and that while the City seeks to encourage artistic ex ression and public dialogue, the City must simultaneously ensure that Meridian City Hall is a place p where citizens, em loyees, and visitors of diverse ages and perspectives feel welcome and carnfartable; p NOW, THEREFORE, far 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; ~. SCOPE OF SERVICES. Organizer shall personally deliver to Initial Point Gallery, on September 28, 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 ~ hereto. Or anize~• shall be responsible for hanging such artwork on September 28, 2012 at the direction of g the Gallery Curator; shall allow the display of such work in Initial Paint Gallery from September 28 2012 to November 2, 2012, in accordance with the terms of this Agreement; and shall be responsible for removal of such artwork on November 2, 2012, at 9;00 a.m., or at such time and date as is mutually agreed upon by the Organizer and the Gallery Curator. ACCEPTANCE AGRCEMENT INITIAL PAINT Gn.I.I.PRY DISPLAY PAGE ~ 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 within twenty-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, III. TIME OF PERFORMANCE. Organizer shall coordinate and/or provide the services described in this Agreement in a time]y manner, as described herein. Organizer acknowledges and agrees that time is sh~ictly of the essence with respect to this Agreemont, 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 may be 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. Furthor, 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. AccerrANCe AaREeMENr INITIAL, POINT GALLERY DTSPLAY PAOE 2 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 shat] 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, withcut 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 anytime, at the City's solo discretion. The manner and arrangement of the display(s) in Initial Point Gallery shall be determined by the Gallery Curator. VI, INDRMNIFICATION.WAlVER. 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 properly, ACCEPTANCE AGREEMENT INITIAL POINT GALLERY DTSPLAY PAGE 3 and from any and all losses and expenses caused or incurred by Organizer or Atists, 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 corurected with or incident to Organizer's or Artists' performance of this Agreement, whether such loss or damage maybe attributable to lmown 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. 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 Artists in the furtherance of Artists' respective rights or obligations described herein. Insurance of the artwork; of the Artists' persons, property, or interests; andlor of the Artists' employees or agents shall be the sole responsibility of Artists. Artists shall obtain all necessary insurance as maybe 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, the$ of, and/or damage to the artwork prepared for, transported to, transported from, installed or hung ln, 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 condifion 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. ACCEPTANCE AGREEMENT INITIAL POINT GALLERY DISPLAY PAGE 4 VIII. GErYERAL PROVI$IOIV$. 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 Ciiy, 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, 1). 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: ACCEP'T'ANCE AGREEMENT INITIAL POINT GALLERY DISPLAY PAGE S Or anq izer: Cherry Woodbury Idaho Watercolor Society 2218 N. 32nd Street Boise, Idaho 83703 (208) 4339705 idahocherry@yahoo.com Gallery Curator: Dwight Williams Meridian Arts Commission 33 E. Broadway Ave. Meridian, Idaho 83642 (208)887-6473 dwight5332@q.com C 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 _ I~ 2012. ORGANIZER: Cherry Woo ury CITY OF MERIDIAN: Tammy de erd, Mayor ~. Attest: City Clerk cltyDt I~ r AiIDAHO ~ S~ CA 9f~R 0~Ide TAE A\Ui ACCEPTANCE AGREEMENT INITIAL POINT GALLERY DISPLAY PAGE 6 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 donaCe Co 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 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 those 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 & 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.meridianciCy.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: Meridian Arts Commission Attn: 2012 Initial Point Gallery Series 33 East Broadway Avenue Meridian ID 83642 By a-mail: mac®meridiancity.org Exhibit B MeriGlian Commission Application ~ Acknow(edgrnents: 2012 VN9TIADe P®9N~ G~AL~.E~V 5E6~9E5 ARTIST/ORGANIZER CONTACT INFORMATION: Check one: d I am submitting this form as an individual artist. "~ I am submitting. this form on behalf of an organs: Artisfi/Org. Name: ' Orgdnizer nariie; 1 <7 ~ _._ Gmpil address: c rp r~ tom,. inc+ ~~ Mailing Address: ~~,~ rV ~ ~ ~ ~^~.V ~' ~' "t'" •- ~n t e G ^ '~~-~~-~y? Physical Address: Pliune numbers: pay; ' Cveningi i' Coq: r' APPLICATION OVERVIEW: Check all that apply: ^ Uwe propose to fill one half of fgitiel Point Gallery with two-dimensional artWodc. /we propose to fill the entire Initial Point Gallery With two•dlmenslohal aftwork. C7 I/we propose to fill ehese display cases with 3D artwbrlc 24"Wx24"bx42"H ^ 24"Wx24"Dx36"H ^ 24"Wx24"Dx30"hl ^ 24"Wx24"Dx24"H Number of 2D pleces:.,~'~LJ ~ '~ Average size of 2D pieces: /F~'tC,;~T Number of 3D piecex Average size of 9D pieces2_ APPLICATION MATERIALS: lt~t' W 1 Li- ~/ky-Sea 11S.~: ~S ~f~ f~ ~~ S i)y] completed, signed Application R Acltnowledgements form Biography of artist or informational statement regarding organization, no longer.than one g~ x 11" page; A letter of intent, describing: 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 Artist/Organization plans to undertake if seleckecl; and/or d. Any atypical issues or challenges regarding hanging or display of the works proposed for display. Up to fi e di ' i ages of work representational of the artist's/organization's work on a CD, resolution of 300 dpi a a minimum size of 5x7", in .jpg format. Please Hama each Image file with artist's last 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 not be considered. Images will 'not be accepted via a-mail. $35 gallery maintenance fee, checle made payable to the Meridian Arts Commission. This fee fs nonrefundable. DISPi-AY INFORMATION: Initial point Gallery 1s equipped with a Brack system fonhanging two•dimensional artwork. Artwork displayed in the gallery WIU be hung from cables using hooks, and therefore must be equipped with one D ring en the pack of the frame, or two D rings on the side Yatls on the bactc of the frame, as illustrated below. The D-rings should be approximately a quarter of the distance of the total frame height from ChB tap of the{tame in order to avoid slanting away from the wall, Wires, eyehoolcs, and clip frames may no' be used for hanging, and are not allowed. Initial Point Gallery also . provides four display cases, each with different dimensions, far displaying three-dimensional artwork. ~ I` ~ n a ~ .I r_,r 1.. ACKNDWL~DG1y1~NT5: Gn~ l ,~~q,d 1 c I, ' , h reby acknowledge the following stipulations and agree that if this proposal is selec ed for di ay at Initial Point allery, such display shall occur subject to these general terms and conditions, as well as subJect to other specific terms and conditions that shalt be set forth in a separate, written Acceptance Agreement between myself and the City of Meridian. I specifically acknowledge that: A. Before my work will be displayed In Initial Point Gallery, I will 6e required to enter into an Acceptance 'T ~ Agreement with the City of Merldian establishing the specific terms and conditions of the display of the particular works displayed. B. It my work is selected for display in Initial Point Gallery, the City of Meridian and its agents will exercise professlanal care in handling and securing all artwork displayed in Initial Point Gallery, but cannot and will not assume liabilityfor any loss or damage. C. Any insurance of the artwork displayed In Initial Point Gallery shall be the sole responsibility of the T'" 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 of an informational table, board, or handout as provided or allowed by the City of Meridian, no piece displayed 1n Initial Point Gallery may have a visible price tag. xir a ~' While it is intended that each exhibit in Initial Point Gallery will be displayed for aone- to two-month period, this period may he shortened by the City of Merldian for any reason, without notice to the artist of organizatioh. F. The City may display the work of more than one artist ar organization in Initial Point Gallery at any a time, at the City's sole discretion. G. Artwork submitted for display in Initial Point Gallery must be original works conceived and created ' ^ by the artist {or byartist members of the organization) submitting this application. N. Meridian City Hall is primarily a place of public business and Initial Point Gallery Is a public place. T ' City seeks to encourage artistic expression and public dialogue, but must simultaneously ensure that City Nall 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 displayed in Initial Point Gallery. I do acknowledge and understand each and ail of the foregoing stipulations and do agree to these general terms and conditions. _ he be Signature: ~/ ~~~ PI'int name: ,~~~~Q~u~ <) ry Date:~~ ~~r9'/J1/ !/ / To propose an exhibition in Initial Point Gallery, please submit this form, completed in full, with the required materials and fee, via U.S. mall, to: Merldian Arts Commission Attn: Initial Point Gallery 33 East Broadway Avenue Meridian ID II3642 Thank you far your interest) ""'- ~""'_ I®AHO 1NATEF2CtlLOR StlCf@YY October 10, 2011 Meridian Arts Commission Attn: 2012 Initial F'nints Gallery Series 33 Gast Broadway Meridian, ID 83642 Re: IWS Fxhibitinn Dear Commission: The Idaho Watercolor 5aciety would very much like to be considered for an exhibition during the 2012 schedule. While w® are open to any time convenient far you, because of other scheduled IWS events our preference would be Any time after September 1, 2012 through the end of the year. Tho Idaho Watercolor Society was founded in 1975 and promotes the fine art of watercoivr painting through organizing member exhif~itions. In addition, IWS sponsor thr€e scholarships to art students annually. These scholarships are through the various state••wide colleges. ' 1. Organizations vision for this exhibit. IWS has planned three other shows for 2012: An open region show at the Capitol Rotunda In February, a juried show at Boise State University Gallery In June, and a show at Boise Company in July yr August. Adding a fourth show later in 2012 would provide an additional opportunity for member Idaho artists to display their original work. Because we want to encourage the broadest possible participation and creativity, we envision an exhibition open to all nur members, Of course, in accordance with our charter, paintings would be limited fo water media on paper. 2. We would accept all the paintings the gallery can accommodate. The previous exhibition included approximately GO paintings, which were displayed both on the walls and on IWS provided panels, We wvuid like to do that again. The dimensions of the art work will vary with the artists. Prices would be set by the artists. 3. On publicity, IWS sends information to all of its 2'70 members, provides post card announcements to artists to send to their individual mailing lists, distributes post card or notices on public bulletin boards, announces it on the IWS website, and advertises the exhibition in Inca) newspapers. ~&. There are no specific issues on hanging of the paintings, vthsr• than whethor you would allow the additional panels (n th® certer of the gallery like IWS did at the previous show. T(~h~-a^n~k~~~you for your consideration. Cherry Wooodbul~ ry U I'rosidsnt e Idaho Watercolor Society IIIAHO WATL'RCOY.OR SOCCBTY PURPOSE: The Idaho Watercolor Society was Founded in the fall oF1979 to support and promote water media and to educate the public as to the significance of the medium. HISTORY: From a charter membership of fewer than 20 members, the organlzati on has grown to nearly300 members statewide. Regional centers are located in Boise, Moscow, Idaho Falls, Pocatello and Twin Ctalls. ACTCVITCC3S: The Society sponsors a range of activities statewide: exhibitions, worlcsliops, paint-outs, social get-togethers, and educational programs. The newsletter Includes news ofstate and regional Society activities and members, as well as events of interest to watercolorists in Idaho. [n addition, the IWS Board brings a nationally recognized watercolor artist to Idaho each year to teach workshops and jury far awards. Cn conjunction with the IWS Annual Juried Membership Exhibition and Traveling Show, an awards ceremony is held during which the juror presents awards and gives a slide presentation or demo aFhis or her own work. SCHOhARSHIPS: In an effort to support beginning watercolorists, L•he I WS annually provides cash scholarships a~td one-year paid memberships to outstanding college or university students. Monies are derived from donations and from the Ruth Clarlc Scholarship k1md, named in honor of the IWS founding mother. MEMBERSHIP: Members of the society range from beginners to professional watercolor artists, which provides a unique opportunity for growth and exchange in Idaho artistry. ADMINCSTR11TlON: The Board of Directors includes elected officers, committee chairpersons, and regional representatives•Eoch IWS a'egion sponsors at least fom• act[vities a year, including a regional open show in which every member of the region may display work.