MCC Atrium - Art Exhibit Space Rental Application Form
1. Rentals are to be paid at the time of contract signing
a. Residents of Pelham and school groups – no charge
b. Out-of-Pelham artists - $100.00 per month
2. Artist is to meet with Town Staff to facilitate artwork hanging.
3. Artist elects to exhibit work at their own risk. You might wish to insure the value of your work itself, on your personal property insurance. The Meridian Community Centre and the Town of Pelham are not responsible for any damaged or stolen items. The MCC provides liability insurance under their insurance policy.
4. The atrium art walls provide you with 40 running feet of wall space, fitted with 20 hanging wires. Art will be hung using the display system provided. Nothing whatsoever is to be stuck to the walls. Artist must provide artwork titles and selling prices (or NFS), a minimum of one week prior to the hanging date, in order to print labels which will be hung by staff or committee member.
5. Art must come ready to hang and the artist is expected to hang their exhibit. A staff member will be on site to assist, if neccessary.
6. The artist is responsible for his / her own publicity and sales.
7. Works of art may be offered for sale. It is required that 15% of proceeds will be donated to the Pelham Cultural Advisory Committee and a charitable receipt can be provided for the donation. Artists are responsible for their own sales and must provide a list of sold items to Staff at the end of their month(s). Please note that all works must remain on display until the end of the display period, or a replacement provided.
8. The Town of Pelham reserves the right to refuse space for inappropriate exhibits or works of art. The artist is asked to be mindful that the display is in a public venue that is viewed by all ages. Applications will be vetted through the Town Staff. Please submit 5 jpegs representative of the display, along with this application.
9. Openings and functions held in connection with exhibits are subject to availability and staff approval.
