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    2010 Artist Contract

Participating Artist Membership

Contract for Display and Sale of Art 1-1-10 to 12-31-10

 

WHEREAS, the Art Center of Estes Park, a non-profit Colorado Corporation, 517 Big Thompson Avenue, Estes Park, Colorado 80517 (970-586-5882), hereinafter called "Art Center", wishes to display and sell certain artwork of the undersigned Participating Artist, hereinafter called "Artist", and

 

WHEREAS, Artist wishes to exhibit and sell certain artwork in the Art Center's gallery, located at 517 Big Thompson Avenue, Estes Park, Colorado,

 

NOW THEREFORE, and in consideration of mutual covenants contained herein, Artist and Art Center agree to cooperate in the display and sale of certain artwork under conditions as follows:

 

            1.  Artist agrees to be a Participating Artist Member of the Art Center for a period of one year, beginning on the first day of January, 2010, and to pay a non-refundable membership fee of $85.00 for this period.  Family artist membership consists of no more than two artists and a non-refundable membership fee of $85.00 per artist.

 

            2.  While this contract is in effect, Artist agrees to provide original artwork as described on the Artist Inventory Form for exhibit and sale in the Art Center's gallery.

 

            3.  Artist agrees to complete a new inventory, using 2010 inventory form, by January 3, 2010.   Artist agrees to verify inventory by June 25, 2010. Art Center will be responsible for 60% of the retail price as listed on the Inventory Form on an item listed as missing, if Artist has notified Art Center Coordinator of missing item.  Art Center will not be responsible for payment of missing items not reported by these deadlines.

 

            4. In consideration for this service, Artist agrees to staff the Art Center's gallery as a volunteer (without compensation), during open hours, twelve full days or twenty- four half days per year with approximately 2/3 of the time scheduled between May 1 and October 15 or the equivalent service in support of the Art Center while this contract is in force.  It is the responsibility of the artist to sign up for staffing to meet contractual obligations.  It is the responsibility of the artist to find a replacement, if the artist is unable to staff the gallery.  The Artist hereunder is an independent contractor and under no circumstances is considered an employee of the Art Center.  Staffing requirement for family artist membership is 12 days a year per family.

     All artists shall serve on at least one project committee, in addition to their staffing requirements.  The list of committees will be reviewed and approved by the Board annually, and likely would include, but not be limited to: Art Market; Education; Exhibits/Hanging; Hospitality; Lines into Shapes; Marketing & Membership; Fundraising; Jury; and Technology.

 

            5. Prior to signing this contract, Artist agrees that he/she has received, read and will comply with "Participating Artist Policies and Procedures".

 

            6.  Artwork is accepted for a forthcoming exhibit only on published turn-in dates unless arrangements have been made with the Coordinator.

 

 

 

 

           7.  For work sold Art Center agrees to pay the Artist 60% of the retail price listed on the Artist Inventory Form. Art Center shall collect and pay all sales tax due thereon.

 

           8.  For work sold during the annual Members-Only sale the Art Center agrees to pay the Artist 50% of the retail price listed on the Artist Inventory Form.  The sale normally will be held during the month of November or December for a Thursday night event and the following Friday, Saturday and Sunday.  The artist will be notified one month in advance of the sale so that additional art may be made available for the sale.

 

            9.  Art Center shall mail payments on all such sales to the Artist by the 10th of the month after the month of sale. 

 

          10.  Artist agrees that, during the period the contract is in force, Artist shall pay to Art Center 15% of any sale of artwork that result from a referral by the Art Center.   In such case Artist shall collect and pay all sales tax due thereon.

 

          11.  Art Center, through its insurance, will be responsible for 60% of the retail price for theft, breakage, or fire.  Art Center liability covers only artwork submitted in accordance with "Art Center Policies and Procedures."

 

          12.  Art Center agrees to display Artist's artwork attractively and fairly.  Art Center Board of Directors or Coordinator has the right to accept or reject any offered artwork and shall rotate artwork as exhibit space requires.

 

          13.  Artist agrees to pick up unsold artwork promptly after requested to do so by the Art Center Coordinator.

 

          14.  Upon notice of termination or non-renewal of annual contract, Artist agrees to make arrangements to have unsold artwork picked up within 30 days of such notice.  Any work in the gallery after this date becomes the property of the Art Center.  An appointment for pickup must be made in advance with the Coordinator.

 

          15.  Non-compliance by the Artist with any condition within this contract will render this contract void.  If an artist has not fulfilled the requirements, the artist’s work will not be shown until arrangements are made to fulfill the obligation.

 

          16.  Art Center Board of Directors has the right to exempt certain conditions of this contract, as listed below:

 

            a..     Emeritus status_________________________________________________   

              (List sections applies to)

 

            b.      As previously arranged, in lieu of staffing the gallery, as outlined in Section 4,

          

             I agree to__________________________________________________________

 

              _________________________________________________________________

 

 

 

 

 

 

                

      17.  The Art Center in accordance with IRS regulations will prepare a 1099 for any artist with $600 or more total Art Center income during the 2009 year.  The information below is to be completed as it is to appear on the 1099.  (This is the required I-9 information to be obtained by the Art Center of Estes Park) 

 

 

      18.  By providing an e-mail address, the artist gives permission to receive Art Center information via e-mail.

 

 

      19.  The undersigned accepts the conditions of this contract on the date hereof.

 

 

 

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Participating Artist Signature                                Printed Name                                 

 

___________________________________         ____________________________________

Social Security Number                                         Medium

 

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Mailing address                                                      City, State, Zip                      

 

___________________________________         ___________________________________

Phone Number                                                       E-mail Address

 

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Date

                                                           

 

 

All lines must be completed prior to contract acceptance and thanks for writing legibly.

 

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Art Center Liaison Signature            

 

 

 

 From the list of committees on page 4 and 5 of this contract select your top three choices for committee participation

 

          1.   ____________________________________________________________________

           

          2.   ____________________________________________________________________

 

          3.  ____________________________________________________________________