Legal Agreement
ENTRY FEES (Non-refundable application fees): First image for $20; each additional image is $5 per image. A maximum of six images may be submitted for consideration.
This agreement (the “Agreement”) is at this moment entered by and between FE GALLERY and the undersigned (“ARTIST”). In exchange for the presentation of my artwork in a gallery, I at this moment agree to the following:
1. The art in this application will be available for showing at Fe Gallery during the following show time which includes drop off by January 3, 2020 (show opens January 11, 2020 and closes February 28, 2020). Furthermore, the artist agrees that he/she will not show the artwork consigned with Fe Gallery 6 months prior at any other local venue (without Fe Gallery’s permission) before his/her show with Fe Gallery
2. If local the Artist will participate in ‘Sacramento’s 2nd Saturday Opening Artist Reception’ at Fe Gallery during the first month of the consignment from 5:45 pm until 9:00 pm. Closing Reception, second month on 4th Friday, is optional.
3. The artist shall furnish to Fe Gallery information necessary to provide a complete gallery presence. This information includes the artist's statement, a signed copy of this contract, a name (title) and or a description of each piece to be shown along with price and size of the item, and media ready photos of his/her art for publicity and online sale.
4. Signed consignment agreement is due immediately. Artist may drop off their completed Art List at a later time. Art List must be received by the Art drop off day (attach a copy of the contract if you choose to do this).
5. All artwork is selected for consignment by review of Fe Gallery team to complement the Gallery.
6. Before new pieces are consigned, Fe Gallery requires an up-to-date artist statement on file and all the proper paperwork to be filled out and dated. All photographs submitted to or commissioned by Fe Gallery and any photographs taken while consigned by Fe Gallery will become the property of Fe Gallery. Fe Gallery reserves the right to use any artwork or imagery (during and after consignment) of artwork for promotional and business activities of Fe Gallery. PROMOTION: All entrants grant Fe Gallery the right to use or publish images of their work to promote the art exhibits, future call for entries, videos, the art and Fe Gallery. Selected entries may be included on our Website, Facebook Page, Twitter or other social media sites to promote artist and shows. I understand that my artwork may be photographed for promotional or other purposes.
7. ARTIST retains ownership of all “ARTWORK” represented by Fe Gallery until such “ARTWORK” is sold under the terms of this Agreement or otherwise. ARTIST retains copyright to all consigned artwork in perpetuity.
8. Each guest Artist shall drop off or ship his/her art ‘Show Ready’ - properly tagged with Title/Artist Name, clean, in good condition, ready for display (if art is to be mounted it must be ready to be hung). At the time of drop off, if the art is not ‘Show Ready’ Fe Gallery may choose not to show it. Fe Gallery reserves the right to choose, which art will be displayed and makes no guarantees that all art will be shown during consignment.
9. By submitting work for exhibition, the Exhibitor authorizes Fe Gallery to sell such work for the “Sale Price” indicated for each work on Art List (if the list is submitted separated the same terms apply). After a sale occurs, Fe Gallery will reimburse the exhibitor an amount equal to the “Sale Price” less 40% commission. Artist shall list sale price on Art List this includes the gallery commission. *International artists are responsible for any exchange rate charges.
10. All unsold artwork must be retrieved from Fe Gallery the day after consignment end unless other arrangements have been made. Any artwork left at Fe Gallery 15 days after the close of the exhibition will be subject to a $5.00 per day. Any artwork left at Fe Gallery for more than one month is subject to sale or disposal without notification.
11. Shipping and Delivery Cost is the sole responsibility of the Artist. Each Artist is to make arrangements for packaging and delivery before his/her art being exhibited.
Additional Conditions of Delivery:
A) Shipped work disqualified from the exhibition will be returned at the artist’s expense.
B) Artwork being shipped to the Gallery must be received by January 3, 2020. Any accepted works that are not received by January 3, 2020, will not be exhibited. Shipping containers will be stored and reused for return shipment.
C) The artist will be notified if art arrives damaged. Artwork must be received ready to display.
D) Shipping containers using packing materials that cannot be reused will be returned to the artist at the artist’s expense.
E) Fe Gallery is not responsible for any damage, breakage, replacement or cost associated with any damage or breakage that may have occurred during transport or unpacking. Fe Gallery assumes no liability for any loss or damage to any artist’s work while in our care, custody or control, before, during or after the exhibition.
F) If you would like your art to professionally packed and shipped back to you, please make arrangements with the shipper and Fe Gallery before shipping your art to Fe Gallery.
12. The Artist appoints the Gallery as their agent for the sale of the consigned works in the attached schedule of works. The artist during consignment with Fe Gallery will not sell the same item(s) on his/her website, or any other website, or anywhere else, until after consignment ends. This agreement does not make the Gallery an exclusive agent for any other works in any other venues. Also, any art shown at the gallery that is for sale online will NOT be sold at a lower price online than it shall be sold Fe Gallery for six months before & after showing at Fe Gallery.
13. The artist understands that while under consignment with Fe Gallery his/her art may also be sold on Fe Gallery’s online store and Artsy under the same terms, 40% commission to Fe Gallery and 60% commission to the artist of the Sale Price listed on this contract.
14. Security --- Fe Gallery provided a locked and alarmed Building in which Art pieces will be exhibited and stored.
15. Liability --- Fe Gallery cannot assume any responsibility for damage incurred before, during or after the exhibit. ARTIST will maintain insurance for fire/vandalism and affirms that all “ARTWORK” will be covered by said insurance while in Fe Gallery’s possession. In no event shall Fe Gallery be liable for any injury, loss, damage, theft or disappearance of or to property. All reasonable efforts will be made by Fe Gallery to protect artwork from accidental damage or breakage. Insurance liability for accidental damage or breakage is not provided by Fe Gallery.
16. Fe Gallery does not guarantee the sale of any items exhibited.
17. Artist guarantees that all art pieces are his/her original artwork.
The applicant certifies that the information contained in the application, including all supporting documents and attachments, is true and correct to the best of his or her knowledge. Any fraudulent statement made in the application will be grounds for rejecting the application.
The program reviewers and jurors, at their discretion, may eliminate candidates that are considered not to meet entry criteria.
By applying for this call, ARTIST agrees to each stipulation as outlined in this Agreement.
