letter of agreement/contract

AGREEMENT made as of the 6th day of May, 2017 between Deborah Bright, and Northcutt Steele Gallery, Montana State University Billings Imaginarium
The AGREEMENT as is follows:
1.     Creation and Title. This paragraph should include a statement that the Artist created and possesses unencumbered title to the works of art listed and 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 Imaginarium
2.     Duration of Loan, Manner of Exhibition, and Fee. This paragraph should outline the duration of the loan agreement. The Artist hereby agrees to loan the Exhibitor the works listed on the Gallery Schedule beginning August 31ts, 2017 and ending October 26^th 2017. The exhibitor agrees to exhibit these works for no less than 34 days during this time period as part of the exhibition titled: Imaginarum. Gallery hours are 8am-4pm, Monday through Friday. Delivery, Condition, and Care. This paragraph should outline the responsibilities of transporting work to and from the gallery. Make sure to be as specific as possible in this paragraph and account for limited storage space, etc. (Think about what type of packaging may not be appropriate for the limits of gallery receiving/storage space, etc.). Draft a plan about when, where, and how the work will be received.
3.     Loss or Damage and Insurance. This paragraph outlines the parties responsible for insuring the artwork and during what dates. 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, 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 gallery.
4.     Condition of Work The Artist shall be responsible for delivering undamaged, ready for display artwork to the Exhibitor by October 26^th 2017. 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.
5.     Copyright, Reproduction, and Promotion. 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.
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 (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.
6.     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.
7.     Anything else you feel is important for the smooth installation of the exhibition.
Artist and Northcutt Steele Gallery, Department of Art agree to the terms of this contract


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NAME OF ARTIST                 Date                   YOUR NAME DateArtist Northcutt                       Steele Gallery Representative
Northcutt Steele Gallery, Department of Art, Montana State University Billings
Exhibition Loan Agreement
Exhibition: Imaginarium
Dates: August 31ts, 2017 through October 26^th 2017
Artist Contact information:
Deborah Bright

631 North Hancock Ave. Washington, WA 80903

Phone: 970-420-2106

E-Mail: 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 (Will likely be longer than 2 works . . . so creatively imagine this.)
1. Title: Glacial Erratic, (lucky Pennies), 2003
Dimensions: 31x37
Medium/Media: Iris Print on somerset velvet
Price: NFS/ Insurance value: $ 5,000
2. Title: Glacial Erratic, (Nor’ easter), 2003
Dimensions: 31x37
Medium/Media: Iris Print on somerset velvet
Price: NFS/ Insurance value: $ 5,000