MeliahJasmine: Blog Post #7

Artist Letter of Agreement:

1500 University Drive

Billings, MT 59101-0245

Northcutt Steele Gallery

Leanne Gilbertson, Gallery Director

Liberal Arts Building; Rm 100

406-657-2903

Leanne.Gilbertson@MSUBillings.edu

Dear Deborah:

Thank you for agreeing to exhibit your work at the Northcutt Steele Gallery.

Below is the agreement for your visit. Also included is a contract for your agreement. Please read these over carefully and contact me should you have any questions or concerns.

If all is on order, please sign and date these and return them to me no later than May 1, 2017.

Thank you,

Leanne

Artist Agreement

Artist Name: Deborah Bright

Address: Pratt Institute, Dept. of Fine Art; 200 Willoughby Avenue; Brooklyn, NY 11205

Phone: (401) 345-6734

E-mail: dbrightnyc@gmail.com

Delivery Date: September 1, 2017 (to be received by gallery no later than)

Return Date: October 26, 2017 (to be returned to the artist no later than)

Exhibition Date: September 6, 2017 through October 19, 2017

Reception Date: September 7, 2017

Insurance: Work exhibited at the Northcutt Steele Gallery will be insured for the wholesale value against theft, loss, or damage incurred while on the Montana State University Billings campus. This does not include damage due to faulty craftsmanship or damage incurred before receipt of artworks. Montana State University Billings is responsible for damage incurred during return shipping if an insured bonded carrier such as UPS, Fed Ex or a professional art handler ships the work.

Inventory: The gallery must receive a signed insurance/inventory list detailing title, description (size, media), date and value of the work to be exhibited, prior to the artist shipping of the artwork.

Shipping: The artist will provide shipping of the work to the gallery and the gallery will make arrangements for return of work as mutually agreed upon.

Sales: A twenty-five percent (25%) commission fee will be retained from all works sold during the exhibition.

Compensation:

The artist will be paid an honorarium of $600 for two class presentations and a public conversation with an artist reception immediately following on September 7, 2017.

The artist will receive a consulting fee of $200 for her work over the course of three days (approx. 3 hours/day).

The artist shall perform these services and the University shall not pay any assistants or substitutes to the artist in their performance under this agreement.

The payment for these services shall be made within 30 days of completion of services, and upon artist’s submission of W-9 if a US taxpayer.

Lodging: Montana State University Billings Northcutt Steele Gallery shall book and pay for three nights (9/7, 9/8, 9/9) lodging in a hotel of our choice.

Meals: The artist will not be provided with meals during the visit.

Artist’s work may be photographed during the exhibition for publicity purposes. Work may also be photographed by amateur and students photographers for educational use.

ARTIST

Signature: _______________________________________

Name: _Deborah Bright____________________________

Title: _Being and Riding____________________________

Date: ___________________________________________

MONTANA STATE UNIVERSITY BILLINGS

Signature: ______________________________________

Name: _Leanne Gilbertson_________________________

Title: _Northcutt Steele Gallery Director_______________

Date: __________________________________________

Exhibition Contract

AGREEMENT made as of the 1st day of May, 2017 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 hereby warrants that the Artist created and possesses unencumbered title to the works of art listed and described on the attached Gallery Schedule and has the right to loan these works for purpose of exhibition.

2. Duration of Loan, Manner of Exhibition, and Fee. The Artist hereby agrees to loan to the Exhibitor the works listed on the Gallery Schedule beginning September 1, 2017 and ending October 26, 2017. The exhibitor agrees to exhibit these works for no less than 28 days during this time period as part of the exhibition titled: Being and Riding. Northcutt Steele Gallery hours are 8am-4pm, Monday through Friday. These works shall be exhibited in a solo exhibition.

3. Delivery, Condition, and Care. The Artist shall be responsible for arranging to have the works listed on the Gallery Schedule shipped to the Exhibitor. All costs of delivery (including transportation and insurance) to the Exhibitor shall be paid by the Artist. The Gallery Director and Gallery Professional Practices class will be receiving and ensuring proper handling, storage, and installation of the work. The Exhibitor agrees to transmit a written report to the Artist within five working days of the delivery of the works, specifying their condition and whether they appear in any way in need of repair. Further, the Exhibitor agrees to use the same standard of care for the works as it uses for comparable works in its own collection. The Exhibitor shall return the works by the date specified in Paragraph 2 for the conclusion of the loan. The Exhibitor shall pay for the costs of delivery (including transportation and insurance) of the works back to Artist.

4. Loss or Damage and Insurance. The Exhibitor shall be responsible for loss or damage of artwork for the duration of the exhibition and until it has been returned back to the Artist. Insurance coverage during transportation to the Northcutt Steele Gallery, MSU Billings, shall be the responsibility of the Artist. Insurance coverage during transportation to the artist from the Northcutt Steele Gallery, MSU Billings shall be the responsibility of the Exhibitor.

5. Use of Work. The Exhibitor hereby agrees that the loan of the works under this Agreement is solely for purposes of exhibition and that no other uses shall be made of the work, such as uses including but not limited to commercial exploitation, broadcasts, or other reproduction. The Exhibitor further agrees that the works shall be kept at the following location: Northcutt Steele Gallery, MSU Billings, and shall not be moved or displayed elsewhere without the express, 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 Gallery Schedule 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 Artist reserves all reproduction rights, including the right to claim statutory copyright on all works on the Gallery Schedule.

The Exhibitor will provide an exhibition postcard. The Artist should provide an acceptable, print-ready 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.

Six 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 (consistently formatted) 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 used by the university and will need to 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. Notices and Change of Address. All notices shall be sent to the Artist at the following address: Pratt Institute, Dept. of Fine Art; 200 Willoughby Avenue; Brooklyn, NY 11205, and to the Exhibitor at the following address: Northcutt Steele Gallery; 1500 University Drive; Billings, MT 59101. Each party shall give written notification of any change of address prior to the date of said change.

10. Governing Law. This Agreement shall be governed by the laws of the State of Montana.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, Deborah Bright and Northcutt Steele Gallery, Department of Art have signed this Agreement as of the date first set forth above.

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Gallery Schedule

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Special Instructions for Installation: _________________________________________
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Exhibition Loan Agreement

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

Exhibition Loan Agreement
Exhibition: September 6, 2017 through October 19, 2017

Dates: September 1, 2017 through October 26, 2017

Artist Contact Information

Name: Deborah Bright

Address: Pratt Institute, Dept. of Fine Art; 200 Willoughby Avenue; Brooklyn, NY 11205
Telephone: (401) 345-6734

Cell: (401) 345-6789

Email: dbrightnyc@gmail.com

The artist assumes the responsibility of updating the gallery in a timely manner regarding any and all changes to contact information.

Artwork(s) List

1. Title: Bitch Angel

Dimensions: 31x42 inches