Acceptance Agreement with Idaho Photographic Arts for Display of Artwork in Initial Point GalleryACCEPTANCE AGREEMENT;
DISPLAY OF ARTWORK IN INITIAL POINT GALLERY M
ERIDIAN CITY HALL
This ACCEPTANCE AGREEMENT: DISPLAY OF ARTWORK I
N INITIAL POINT
GALLERY, MERIDIAN CITY HALL ("Agreement" is made on the
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( Effective Date"), by and between the City of Meridian a munici al co
p rporation organized under the
laws of the State of Idaho ("City"), and Paul Pulle "Or anizer" on
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Arts (Organization"), an informally organized grou of artists.
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WHEREAS, the City desires that public art will be a com onent of Meridian Ci
p ty Hall and to
that end, the Meridian Arts Commission issued the Call to Artists attached he ' ' '
reto as Exhibit A, seeking
proposals for the display of artwork in Initial Point Galle , an art alle on the thir ' '
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City Hall, the address of which is 33 E. Broadway Ave., Meridian Idaho "Initial P ' ''
( oint Gallery ),
WHEREAS, in response to the Call to Artists, Organizer did submit a ro osal com '
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the materials attached hereto as Exhibit & ("Proposal" ,for the dis la of artwork i ' ' '
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Gallery;
WHEREAS, on October 24, 2013, the Meridian Arts Commission "Commission" revi
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the responses to the Call to Artists, selected Organization's work for. dis la based on
p y the Proposal, and
recommended to the Meridian City Council that Organization's artwork, as de icted in the Pro 0
p p sal, be
displayed in Initial Point Gallery;
WHEREAS, at its regular meeting on December 10, 2013, the Meridian Ci Council ado t
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such recommendation and directed the Commission to work with Or anization to establish a i
g d splay of
Organization's artwork in Initial Point Gallery; and
WHEREAS, the Parties acknowledge that Meridian City Hall is rimaril a lace of ublic
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business, that Initial Point Gallery is a public place, and that while the Ci seeks to encoura e i '
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expression and public dialogue, the City must simultaneously ensure that Meridian Ci Hall is a lace
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where citizens, employees, and visitors of diverse ages and pers ectives feel welcome and comforta
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NOW, THEREFORE, for good and valuable consideration, the recei t and sufficienc of
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which is hereby acknowledged and agreed, and in consideration of the mutual romises and covenants
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herein contained, the Parties agree as follows:
I. SCOPE OF SERVICES.
Organizer shall personally deliver to Initial Point Gallery, on December 5, 2014 at 9:00 a.m. or at
such time and date as is mutually agreed-upon by the Organization and the Galle Curator artwork
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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 December 5, 2014 at the direction of
the Gallery Curator; shall allow the display of such work in Initial Point Galle from December 5
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2014 to January 2, 2015, in accordance with the terms of this Agreement; and shall be res onsible
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for removal of such artwork on January 2, 2015, 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. IVo compensation. Organizer shall display the artwork of Organization in Initial Point Gallery
at the pleasure of the Meridian City Council. City shall not provide compensation to Organizer
or Organization for services, work, and/or any activity undertaken pursuant to or related to this
Agreement.
B. Sale of artwork. Organizer or Organization 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 Organization.
Organizer acknowledges the Commission's request that Organization 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 aI•tworlc 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) houl•s 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 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 Ga11eIy 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 Ex;Zibit 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 Organization warrants that all artwork provided for display
in Initial Point Gallery shall be, and is, original work conceived and created by members of
Organization.
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 names. Organizer hereby conveys to City permission to use Organization's and its
members' names for purposes of advertising, marketing, and public information, without
violation of Organization's or its members' rights of privacy or any other rights Organization or
its members may possess under this Agreement, provided that City shall not use Organization's
logo(s), if any, for any purpose without the express, written permission of Organizer.
D. Use of City's name. City hereby conveys to Organization 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 its members 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 may be temporary or permanent in nature.
Where such artwork is or is intended to be removed fiom 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.
I+'. Removal of artwork by Organization. Organizer shall coordinate with the Gallery Curator
the removal, replacement, and/oI• 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, Organization, and Organization's members, 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, and from any and all losses and expenses caused or incurred by
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Organizer, Organization, Organization's members, or such parties' volunteers, servants, agents,
employees, guests, and/or business invitees.
B. Waiver. Organizer and Organization 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 fiom, growing out of, or in any way connected with or incident to Organizer's
or Organization's performance of this Agreement, whether such loss or damage maybe
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 ®rganization'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 Organization or its members in the furtherance of the respective rights or obligations
described herein. Insurance of the artwork; of the Organization's or its members' persons,
property, or interests; and/or of the Organization's or its members' employees or agents shall be
the sole responsibility of Organization. Organization or its members shall obtain all necessary
insurance as may be required in order to protect those parties' 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. Organization 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, Organization, or its members have
failed to comply with any teinl 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, Organization, or its members.
C. Termination due to death or incapacity. This Agreement shall automatically terminate upon
the death or incapacity of Organizer.
D. I®Ton-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 Organizer, Organization, and
Organization's members 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, Organization, or its
members and City or between Organizer, Organization, or its members and any official, agent,
or employee of City. Both parties acknowledge that neither Organizer, nor Organization, nor
Organization's members are employees of City. Organizer, Organization, and Organization's
members 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, Organization, and
Organization's members shall comply with any and all applicable federal, state, and local laws.
C. lion-discrimination. In fulfilling or exercising any right or obligation under this Agreement,
neither Organizer nor Organization 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 paI•ties 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.
>EI. Successors and assigns. Organization shall not subcontract or assign any of Organization's
obligations under this Agreement that require or that may require their artistic talent or
expertise. Organization may subcontract or assign obligations that do not require 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.
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I, Notice. An and all notice required to be provided by the Parties hereto, unless otherwise stated
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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,
Organizer is duly authorized to act as the representative and agent of Organization and of each
and all of its members. Organizer further warrants that Organizer is authorized to bind
Organization and its members and principals to the obligations set forth herein, and to accept
the liabilities as established herein on behalf of Organization and its nnembers and principals.
K. City Councit 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,
I 'WITNESS 'WHEREOF the artier hereto have executed this A eement an this ~'' day
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OVERVIEW:
The Meridian Arts Commission (MAC) seeks proposals for the display of two-dimensional and/or three-dimensional
artwork as part of the 2014 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 Hatl (33 E. Broadway Avenue, Meridian, Idaho), and is open to
the public during City working hours. Initial Point Gallery provides 120 feet of total wall space for hanging two-
dimensional artwork, and four enclosed display cases for three-dimensional artwork. MAC requests that artists
voluntarily donate to MAC 20% of proceeds from sates 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 and invitees may reapply
biennially and if selected again, 75% of the display must be artwork that has not been previously displayed in Initial
Point Gallery. Small, informal groups of 2-4 artists are encouraged to propose an exhibition including all artists' work.
PROPOSAL REQUIREMENTS:
Artists or organizations wishing to display work in the 2014 Initial Point Gallery Series must provide the following
materials and information to MAC in order to be considered for selection.
® Completed, signed Application Et 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 will not be returned.
DEADLINE:
All proposals must be received by MAC by 5:00 p.m, on Friday, October 18, 2013.
SELECTION PROCESS:
The selection of art for the 2014 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 and four enclosed pedestals for 3D art;
® 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: 2014 Initial Point Gallery Series
33 East Broadway Avenue
Meridian ID 83642
By e-mail: macC~meridiancity.org
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Application ~ Ac6cnowled~ments: 2014 INITIAL INT ALL RY RI
APPLICANT CONTACT INFORMATION
Check one: ~ ^ I am submitting this application as an individual.
OL I am submitting this application for this organization: Idaho Photographic Arts
^ I am submitting this application for arrinformal group:
Applicant: Idaho Photographic Arts (Paul Pullev)
Applicant E-mail:
Mailing Address: 46:
Physical Address: 4
Applicant Phone: Day:
APPLICATION OVERVIEW:
Check all that apply: ~I/we propose to fill one half of Initial Point Gallery with two-dimensional artwork.
. ^ I/we propose to fill the entire Initial Point Gallery with two-dimensional artwork.
^ I/we propose to fill these display cases with 3D artwork:
^ 24"Wx24"Dx42"H ^ 24"Wx24"Dx36"H ^ 24"Wx24"Dx30"H ^ 24"Wx24"Dx24"H
Number of 2D pieces: 20-30 Average size of 2D pieces: 16x20
Number of 3D pieces: Average size of 3D pieces:
APPLICATION MATERIALS:
~ Completed, signed Application ft Acknowledgements Form. (Informal groups: each artist must sign separate form.)
~ Biography of artist or informational statement regarding organization, no longer than one 8'/2 x 11" page;
® A letter of intent, describing:
a. Artist/Organization/Group'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/Group plans to undertake if selected; and/or
d. Any atypical issues or challenges regarding hanging or display of the works proposed for display.
1~1 Up to five digital images of work representational of the artist's/organization/group's work o.n a CD, resolution of
300 dpi at a minimum size of 5x7", in .jpg format. Please name each image file with organization name or artist's
last name and the title of the work (e.g.: name.title.jpg). Materials submitted wilt not be returned. Damaged or
non-compliant CDs and/or images will not be considered. Images will not be accepted via e-mail.
~ $35 gallery maintenance fee, check made payable to the Meridian Arts Commission. This fee is nonrefundable.
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Evening: 208-230-3808
DISPLAY INFORMATION:
Initial Point Gallery is equipped with a track system for hanging two-dimensional artwork. Two-dimensional artwork
will be hung from cables, using hooks, and therefore must be equipped with two D rings (fig. 1) on the side rails on the
back of the frame (fig. 2). The inside of each D ring must allow a space of at least one-quarter inch ('/a") for insertion
of the hooks; any wire constricting this space must be removed. The D rings should be approximately 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,
eyehooks, and clip frames may not be used for hanging. Initial Point Gallery also provides four display cases, each with
different dimensions (fig. 3), for displaying three-dimensional artwork.
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ACKNOWLEDGMENTS:
I, Paul Pulley ~ ,hereby acknowledge the following stipulations and agree that if this proposal is
selected for display at Initial Point Gallery, such display shall occur subject to these general terms and conditions, as
well as subject to other specific terms and conditions that shall be set forth in a separate, written Acceptance
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 be required to enter into an Acceptance
I (TIAL Agreement with the City of Meridian establishing the specific terms and conditions of the display of the
particular works displayed.
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B. If my work is selected for display in Initial Point Gallery, the City of Meridian and its agents will
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.
C. Any insurance of the artwork displayed in Initial Point Gallery shalt be the sole responsibility of the
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 sate by means of an _
informational table, board, or handout as provided or allowed by the City of Meridian, no piece
displayed in Initial Point Gallery may have a visible price tag.
E. White it is intended that each exhibit in Initial Point Gallery will be displayed for aone- to two-month
period, this period may be shortened by the City of Meridian for any reason, without notice to the
artist or organization.
F. The City may display the work of more than one artist or organization in Initial Point Gallery at any
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 by artist members of the organization) submitting this application.
H. Meridian City Hall is primarily a place of public business and Initial Point Gallery is a public place. The
City seeks to encourage artistic expression and public dialogue, but must simultaneously ensure that
City Hall is a place where citizens, employees, and visitors of diverse ages and perspectives feet
welcome and comfortable. To this end, only artists and artwork meeting the eligibility standards
described in the Call for Artists and following the terms set forth in the Acceptance Agreement shall be
displayed in Initial Point Gallery:
I do acknowledge and understand each and all of the foregoing stipulations and do agree to these general terms and
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Signature: ~~'`c~~'z~'" ~',"~~~ .,,~•~-'°_`.~- Print name: Paul Pulley
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Date: 10/18/2013 .
To propose an exhibition in Initial Point Gallery, please submit this form, completed in full, with the required
materials and fee, via U.S. mail, to:
Meridian Arts Commission
Attn: Initial Point Gallery
33 East Broadway Avenue
Meridian ID 83642
Thank you for your interest!
Meridian Commission
letter ®f Intent f®r Initial in alley
Idaho Photographic Arts i/ision
http://www.idahophotographicarts.com/ ,
Idaho Photographic Arts is committed to advancing the art of photography by gathering the most
talented photographers in Idaho. We believe photographers are not defined by their equipment or
technology, but through their artistic eye. We participate in the story of life, but we also see events and
details often overlooked by others. The creative force within drives our search for art in all
circumstances. We seek the moments when time, space, location and emotion converge to create a
story. We use our artistic eye to see: lines, shapes, forms, light, subject, emotion, balance, and
composition. We bring all the elements together to tell a story, convey a vision, and capture the
imagination of people who view our work.
Brandon Caldwell, Chris McNaught, Paul Pulley, Scott DeHart
We (Idaho Photographic Arts) plan to hang approximately 20-30 photographic prints, ranging in size
from 13"x19" up to 24"x36". Prices will be based on image, mountings, and image size. Price point will
be $120.00 to $350.00 dollars.
Publicity of the show will be through local photography outlets, groups, organizations, and via the Idaho
Photographic Arts web site and biog.
Regards,
Paul Pulley
paulpulley@~mail.com
208/230-3808
Founder of Idaho Photographic Arts
Idaho Photographic Arts r®up, Individual Artist Statement's
Paul Pulley's Artist Statement
Being a photographer makes me a voyeur. I peer at the vastly changing world around me, by looking through a little
window, my camera's view finder and then I press a button to capture my interpretation of the world as I see it in that
moment in time. Creating a photographic image is the art of telling a story and driving an emotional response. The type
of emotion is not important; it is the act of touching my viewer in some way, whether it is joy, sadness, anger, or other
emotion, that is my photographic deliverable. Our humanity is tied to our ability to emote, and my photographic goal is
to touch, even if ever so lightly into that humanity. You can love my work or hate my work, but if you are indifferent,
then I have not delivered. It is the intellectual mind that follows the rules of photography, but it is the soul and the heart
that drives the emotion, love, and passion that brings ones photos to life.
My images say more about me than my subject, because my photos represent the world as I see it.
Paul A. Pulley, Idaho Based Photographer
Brandon Caldwell's Artist Statement
Every picture has a story. Every photographer is a storyteller. If the images I capture and share can powerfully,
emotionally or artistically tell a story I am rewarded. Inspiration sparks imagination. Imagination sparks creation.
Creation sparks inspiration, so the circle continues. Taking the time to slow down and really take in what the world has
to show us is astonishing. Sharing this astonishment is precious.
Through my photography I endeavor to share the beauty of the places I visit and the heart of the people I encounter.
Creating images that inspire, provoke, evoke, or rekindle is the windfall.
Brandon Caldwell, Idaho Based Photographer
Scott ®eFlart's Artist Statement
My work, as a photographer, focuses on the richness of our environment and the people within it. The world of light
and the world shadow enables and encourages a vision of ourselves that is bigger than we really are. My goal, as a
photographer, is to provide a view into the richness of that world in which we live. I want to encourage those that view
my work to look at the world in new and different ways. I want them to explore places that they would have never
visited and to see things in ways that they would never have envisioned. I want to touch memories that they may have
long forgotten.
If I can inspire that simple connection with the wonders of the world then I will have fully succeeded in reaching the
goals of my photographic art.
Scott DeHart, Idaho Based Photographer
Chris IVIcNau~ht's Artist Statement
Contemplative photography is an art form that makes requests of both the photographer and the viewer. Asa
contemplative photographer, I must be thoughtful about what I photograph, with a clear vision of the story I want to
tell. Everything I include in the frame is on purpose, and my image processing must be equally intentional. Viewers of
contemplative photography are asked to question the image, to interpret the symbolism, to discover the meaning and
to hear a story. Your perspective on the world will help you see my images in a uniquely personal way. The meaning you
discover may be different than I intend. The story you hear may be different than~the one I'm trying to tell -and that's
okay. The most important thing is our interaction: photographer and viewer.
I invite you to have a conversation about my images, even if I'm not there with you.
Chris McNaught, Idaho Based Photographer
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