Artist # Date Rec’d________________
Artist Ck #_____________________
2010 Artist Contract
Participating Artist Membership
Contract for Display and
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
NOW THEREFORE, and in consideration of mutual covenants
contained herein, Artist and
1. Artist agrees to be a
Participating Artist Member of the
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
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
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
8. For work sold during the
annual Members-Only sale the
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
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__________________________________________________________
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17. The Art Center in
accordance with IRS regulations will prepare a 1099 for any artist with $600 or
more total
18. By providing an e-mail
address, the artist gives permission to receive
19. The undersigned accepts the conditions of this contract on the date hereof.
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Participating Artist Signature Printed Name
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Social Security Number Medium
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Mailing address City, State, Zip
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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. ____________________________________________________________________