Friday, March 20, 2015

Artist Contract

AGREEMENT made as of the 20th day of March 2015 between Deborah Bright (hereinafter referred to as the “Artist”), and Northcutt Steele Gallery, Montana State University Billings (hereinafter referred to as the “Exhibitor”).

The AGREEMENT as is follows:

1.     Creation and Title. The Artist is the creator of the works and possesses the works described on the attached Gallery Listing of Artworks (to be turned in six weeks prior to the opening of the show) and has the right to loan these works for the purpose of exhibition (Dream Girls).

2.     Duration of Loan, Manner of Exhibition, and Fee. The Artist hereby agrees to loan the Exhibitor the works listed on the Gallery Schedule beginning August 27, 2015 and ending October 30, 2015. The exhibitor agrees to exhibit these works for no less than 30 days during this time period as part of the exhibition titled: Dream Girls. (Gallery Hours are 8am-4pm weekdays).


3.     Delivery, Condition, and Care. The Artist is responsible for the cost of shipping the works to the gallery, as well as any insurance, handling fees, and risk of loss or damage that may occur in transport to the gallery. At the end of the show, any work that has gone unsold will be shipped back to the Artist at the expense of the gallery. The gallery should receive artwork by August 27, 2015.

4.     Loss or Damage and Insurance. The Exhibitor shall be responsible for loss or damage of artwork for the duration of the exhibition. Insurance coverage during transportation to the Northcutt Steele Gallery, MSUB, shall be the responsibility of the Artist. Insurance coverage during transportation to the artist from the Northcutt Steele Gallery shall be the responsibility of the gallery.

5.     Use of Work. The Exhibitor will not use the work for other purposes than to display the works in the gallery for the dates mentioned above. The work shall not be used for the following: broadcasts, commercial misuse, or other reproductions. The Exhibitor agrees that the works will be kept at the Northcutt Steele Gallery at MSUB and will not be moved or shown anywhere else without written consent of the Artist.

6.     Condition of Work (Framing, Installation, Cleaning, and Repairs). The Artist shall be responsible for delivering undamaged, ready for display artwork to the Exhibitor by the agreed delivery date. The Exhibitor shall not be responsible for proper installation of work that is not properly framed, wired, mounted, etc. All framed artwork must have a secure wire on the back and all three-dimensional work should have a sound base. In the event special installation is required for the display of any work, the labor and equipment involved shall be outlined in the Schedule of Artworks and paid for by the Artist.  Exhibitor agrees that the Artist shall have sole authority to determine when cleaning or repairs are necessary and to perform them him/herself.

7.     Copyright, Reproduction, and Promotion. The Exhibitor will provide an exhibition postcard. The Artist should provide an acceptable digital image (300 dpi, 5”x7”, jpeg or jpeg with longest dimensions between 2100 and 3500 pixels) for reproduction at least 6 weeks before the opening of the show. The Exhibitor will make every effort to provide color postcards for the Artist. The Artist is also responsible for providing the Exhibitor two (2) copies of an Inventory List of the artworks that will be shown, including title, medium, price (for insurance purposes), and dimensions. 6 weeks before the exhibition opening, the Artist shall also provide the Exhibitor with a short Biography paragraph, Artist Statement, and Resume for exhibition and promotional purposes. If desired, the Artist may provide the Exhibitor with a list of 25 names (already printed on mailing labels) to be included within the mailing of the announcement postcards. The Exhibitor will also provide 25 cards to the Artist prior to the opening that the Artist may choose to mail. The Artist will note that the bulk-mailing label located on the postcard that says “postage paid” is a bulk-mailing label that is used by the school and will affix postage.

8.     Right to Refuse works not listed in the schedule. The exhibitor shall retain the right to refuse for inclusion in this exhibition any work that has not been listed in the schedule of artworks.

9.     Modifications. Any Modifications to this agreement must be in writing and signed by both parties.




Artist and Northcutt Steele Gallery, Department of Art agree to the terms of this contract




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Deborah Bright                                  Date                  
Artist                                                                          




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Amy Mason                                   Date
Northcutt Steele Gallery












Northcutt Steele Gallery, Department of Art, Montana State University Billings                                        

Exhibition Loan Agreement


Exhibition:    Dream Girls

Dates:             September 3, 2015 through October 23, 2015


Artist Contact information:
Name:  Deborah Bright
Address:
Telephone:                                                                                   Cell:
Email:
The artist assumes the responsibility of updating the gallery in a timely manner regarding any and all changes to contact information.

Artwork(s) List (Will likely be longer than 2 works considering the amount of space available, etc.)


1.   Title:  
Dimensions:
Medium/Media:
Price: NFS/ Insurance value: $

2.  Title:  
Dimensions:
Medium/Media:
Price: NFS/ Insurance value:


Lender Contact Information (Lender’s contact information is necessary if the artwork is part of a gallery/museum or private collection.)

Address _________________________________________Telephone #_________________________
Email____________________________________________

Credit (Exact form in which Lender’s name should appear for labels/publicity):