Art Display Policy

Institute for Spiritual Development Oneonta

The Institute for Spiritual Development (ISD) seeks to recognize local artistic endeavors and to enrich the lives of community members. ISD invites local and regional artists to display works of art on the designated wall space in the ISD Lotus Center. Art exhibits provide an opportunity for artists and craftspeople to display their work with the understanding that the space is used regularly by people of all ages including children. Priority will be given to artists from within a 30 mile radius of Oneonta.

Purpose of this Policy:

To establish guidelines for the display of artwork owned by community members at ISD Oneonta.
To establish the display coordinator’s responsibilities.

Guidelines:

Artwork will be displayed for approximately three months or a period of time agreed upon between the artist and the display coordinator.
Each artist displaying work at ISD will complete an Exhibit Form prior to displaying their work. Included on this form is a list of items being displayed, contact information for the artist, a liability waiver and dates of the display. A copy of the form is attached.
Artwork that a reasonable person would consider offensive or sexually explicit will not be displayed. The ISD Board of Trustees will resolve any disagreements regarding appropriateness.
Sales: Work is not required to be for sale.
- For those that are for sale, the buyer will pay 30% of the listed price of the chosen art work to ISD Oneonta; and make a second payment of 70% of the listed price directly to the artist. In the event any artwork sells within 30 days of the end of the exhibition, but due to the buyer having seen it at the Institute, the 30% commission to ISD Oneonta will still be in effect. In this case, The Artist is responsible for paying ISD Oneonta the commission fee in the form of a donation. Any shipping and handling costs related to artwork sales will be the responsibility of the Artist.
Any shipping and handling costs related to artwork sales will be the responsibility of the Artist.
The ISDO staff will immediately alert the ISDO Board of Trustees, display coordinator and the artist if any damage occurs to a piece of artwork while on display at the Library.

Display Coordinator’s Responsibilities

The display coordinator will report to the ISD Director, as needed, on any issues regarding artwork displayed and keep them updated on the display calendar.
The display coordinator will be responsible for obtaining signed Exhibit Forms, making arrangements for set-up and removal of artwork, publicity, and sending a thank – you note. A file will be maintained for this purpose at the Center, and on the Google Drive.

Applications

- Fill out the form on our website- under "about us" and "art display policy"
- Must have all requested information.

Must include examples of work for review. Please submit photographs of original work.

Art Display Application

Institute for Spiritual Development
297 River St Service Rd Extension, Suite 3
Oneonta, NY 13820

isdoneonta@gmail.com
Contact: Story Ducey, Art Display Coordinator.

AGREEMENT - Artwork Exhibit Form

This agreement between:

Exhibitor's First Name

Exhibitor's Last Name

Currently residing at:

Exhibitor's Address

Address Line 1

Address Line 2

City

State

Zip Code

And can be reached at:

Phone/Mobile

Hereinafter referred to as “Exhibitor” and the Institute for Spiritual Development Oneonta, hereinafter referred to as “ISDO” or “The Institute”, located at 297 River St. Service Road, Suite 3, Oneonta, New York.

The Exhibitor acknowledges that (s)he has read and fully understands the following agreement:

The ISDO contact person regarding artwork displays is Story Ducey, Display Coordinator. Phone: (201) 934-7355‬ or email: storyducey@gmail.com subject line - Art Display.

Insurance to protect an exhibitor’s work while it is in the possession of and on display in the library is not carried by ISDO. Exhibitors are encouraged to insure their own work.

ISDO undertakes & accepts no liability for loss or damage of artwork being transported to or from the center, packed or unpacked, or exhibited at ISDO. Exhibitors understand that their work will often be unsupervised, and that the building is open to all members of the community. The exhibitors agree not to hold ISDO responsible for any damage or loss due to theft, vandalism, fire, water, wind, or other damages, loss or calamity while the exhibit is at the library.

Exhibitors shall defend, indemnify and hold harmless ISDO, its employees, officers, volunteers and directors from any and all claims, actions, demands or other proceedings for any actual or alleged injury to persons or damage to property arising from any act or omission by the exhibitors.

The exhibitor is responsible for hanging or displaying artwork and for removal of all pieces at the end of the display term. All hardware required, other than fixtures that ISDO has installed, is the responsibility of the artist to supply. The Institute will not store artwork for an artist. If exhibitor fails to remove all pieces at the end of term, ISDO may remove it.

Exhibitors can advertise artwork for sale by clearly noting price and contact information on the piece being displayed. The Institute is not responsible for, nor will it facilitate any sales transactions.

Exhibitors are encouraged to post a biographical sketch of themselves and to clearly identify their work by putting their name and notes on the pieces displayed.

Exhibit Set-up Date:

Removal Date:

Items Displayed:

List Items:

I, have read and accept this agreement.

Exhibitor: (Type Your Name Below)

Date:

Display Coordinator: