"emoji" - Call for art & entry form

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“emoji” – Call for art & entry form
                             Frisco Art Gallery at the Frisco Discovery Center
                                  8004 N. Dallas Pkwy, Frisco, TX 75034

Eligibility: “emoji” is an exhibit held in the Frisco Art Gallery of two and three-dimensional artwork from
artists ages 15 and up. The show will exhibit two and three-dimensional works in any medium (e.g.
painting, drawing, printmaking, sculpture, mixed media, etc.) with an emphasis on pieces created with
expressive subject matter or materials. Work must have been completed by the participating artist(s)
only. The exhibit will run from Feb 3-27, 2015.

Entries: Artists may submit up to 5 entries for the show.
              If it is a drawing, painting, print, or hangable relief sculpture, maximum size is 60” in any
                 direction and the piece must be completely compatible for secure installation with the
                 Arakawa Cable & Rail Hanging System. Art must be ready to hang with wire installed
                 approximately 1/3 of the way from top of frame on the back (NO saw-tooth hangers).
              Pieces may be free-standing or ready for mounting on a pedestal or shelf. Frisco Arts
                 has a limited number of pedestals available on a first-come, first-served basis.
              Include placard on back or bottom of work including name, date, title, medium, size,
                 and price.

Entry Procedures:
            Please submit an entry form electronically to pprater@friscoarts.org by January 28,
               2015. If accepted, artist must remit entry fee and release form at the drop-off.
            Hand delivery of accepted entries will be Monday, February 2 between 12-2PM. NO
               LATE ENTRIES ACCEPTED. IF ENTRIES are NOT ready-to-hang or display, they may be
               dismissed from the show. Frisco Arts reserves the right to defer entries deemed
               inappropriate for a public audience.

Fees: non-refundable $30 entry fee per artist; student rate is $20

Reception: All artists and any friends are welcome to attend the FREE reception on Wednesday,
February 11, from 7-9PM. Interested in joining a panel discussion? Please email Paige Prater
(pprater@friscoarts.org).
Awards: A Best-of-Show award will be presented at 8PM on Wednesday, February 11.

Jury Panel: TBD

Sales: Frisco Arts will forward any prospective buyer to the artist. Frisco Arts retains a 20% commission
on any sale to help defray costs of maintaining the Frisco Art Gallery.
Use of Images: All entrants must agree that any image or artwork submitted to the “emoji” show may
be used for marketing or promotional purposes directly related to the show. This includes publication in
printed materials, electronic media, internet, catalog, gallery shows, and on friscoarts.org or
friscodiscoverycenter.com. Any images used will be credited to the artist. Artist retains copyright and all
other rights.

Pick Up: Please pick up artwork on Monday, February 28, between 12PM-2PM. You will need to sign
out at the office before retrieving your artwork. Any artwork not picked up will accrue a $5 per day, per
piece storage fee, for up to 30 days. After that point, artwork becomes property of Frisco Arts.
“emoji” – Entry Form for Frisco Art Gallery 2.3-2.27
Directions:
Fill out the form below BY JANUARY 28 and mail or drop off in person to Frisco Arts at the
Frisco Discovery Center, 8004 N. Dallas Pkwy, Ste 200, Frisco, TX 75034. Or, email to
pprater@friscoarts.org

Artist Name:_________________________________________________________

Address:____________________________________________________________

Email:___________________________              Phone:___________________________

Website (if applicable):________________________________________________

ENTRY FEE DUE BY THE DROP-OFF DATE FOR THE EXHIBITION.
Entries (up to 5 pieces): repeat format below for multiple entries. All pieces must be ready to
display or hang. Installation will be done by Frisco Arts staff.

***Please also submit TITLED JPEGS of your pieces as separate attachments to
pprater@friscoarts.org ***Questions? Call 972-668-5180

       1. Title:_____________________________________________

           Size:______________________________________________

           Medium:__________________________________________

           Price:_______

       2. Title:______________________________________________

           Size:_______________________________________________

           Medium:___________________________________________

           Price:________
“emoji” – Frisco Art Gallery Individual Artist Agreement &
Release – 2.3-2.27

       This Art Exhibit Agreement (“Agreement”) is made and entered into this _____ day
of__________________, by and between Frisco Arts, a 501 c-3 nonprofit organization, and
__________________________________ (“Artist/Guardian”) on the terms and conditions set
forth below.

WHEREAS, the Exhibit is anticipated to be held from February 2, 2015, through February 28,
2015, and any additional dates agreed to in writing; and

        WHEREAS, the Exhibit will be located at Frisco Discovery Center, 8004 N. Dallas Pkwy.,
Frisco, Texas 75034; and

      WHEREAS, in exchange for the promotion of the arts, Artist agrees to lend his/her
Artwork (hereinafter defined) for display at the Exhibit as set forth below; and

        NOW, THEREFORE, for and in consideration of the premises and the mutual promises,
covenants, and agreements hereinafter set forth and per the separate contract, Artist and
Frisco Arts agree as follows:

         1. Artwork and Agency. Artist agrees to lend his/her Artwork, as more particularly described and/or
depicted on the “emoji” Call for Art & Entry Form, attached hereto and incorporated herein for all purposes, for
display by Frisco Arts at the Exhibit (“emoji”). The parties acknowledge and agree that the Exhibit is the sole and
exclusive event of Frisco Arts in its promotion of public art.

         2. Acceptance of Guidelines. By execution of this document, Artist acknowledges that he/she has
been given and has read and accepts the “emoji” Call for Art, including but not limited to those guidelines
regarding hanging and installing, sales commission, and storage fees.

         3. Photographic Rights. Artist hereby grants permission to Frisco Arts to photograph and/or
videotape and/or to authorize others to photograph and/or videotape the Artwork and Exhibit for any
non-commercial use, including but not limited to, installation documentation, publicity of the Artwork and/or
Exhibit, record keeping and additional non-commercial purposes such as, among others, educational, public
relations and promotion of the arts.

         4. Conflicting Events and Exhibit Hours. Frisco Arts will coordinate the scheduling of the Exhibit
so as not to conflict with any other event and Artist understands that Frisco Discovery Center is a multi-use facility
and Artist further agrees that he/she will cooperate with and respect the rights of other users of the facility. Artist
further understands that this artwork will be on display and open to the public during normal business hours for
Frisco Discovery Center and at other such times as determined by Frisco Arts. Furthermore, no agreement has
been made between Artist and Frisco Arts for any other open exhibit times/hours unless expressly stated in writing
by Frisco Arts.

          5. No Security/Waiver of Damages/Liability. Artist acknowledges and agrees that Frisco Arts
will not provide any security for the Exhibit, including, without limitation, set up, operation, viewing by the public
and/or removal of the Artwork at the conclusion of the Exhibit, and Frisco Arts shall not be liable for any lost,
stolen and/or damaged property, materials, equipment and/or the Artwork and any other items associated And/or
used in conjunction with the Exhibit and/or Artwork. ARTIST HEREBY RELEASES FRISCO ARTS, CITY OF FRISCO, FRISCO
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION, ITS COUNCIL MEMBERS, OFFICERS, AGENTS, REPRESENTATIVES AND EMPLOYEES, FROM,
AND WAIVES ANY AND ALL RIGHTS TO ANY AND ALL CLAIMS FOR DAMAGES, OR OTHERWISE, IT MAY HAVE WITH REGARD TO LOST, STOLEN
AND/OR DAMAGED PROPERTY, MATERIALS, EQUIPMENT AND/OR THE ARTWORK AND ANY OTHER ITEMS ASSOCIATED AND/OR USED IN
CONJUNCTION WITH THE EXHIBIT AND/OR ARTWORK.

PARAGRAPH: ARTIST HEREBY RELEASES FRISCO ARTS, CITY OF FRISCO, FRISCO COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION, ITS
COUNCIL MEMBERS, OFFICERS, AGENTS, REPRESENTATIVES AND EMPLOYEES, FROM, AND WAIVES ANY AND ALL RIGHTS TO ANY AND ALL
CLAIMS FOR DAMAGES, OR OTHERWISE, HE/SHE MAY HAVE WITH REGARD TO, FRISCO ARTS’ REMOVAL OF THE ARTWORK AND/OR
RELATED MATERIALS, EQUIPMENT AND/OR ANY OTHER ITEMS ASSOCIATED AND/OR USED IN CONJUNCTION WITH THE EXHIBIT AS
PROVIDED IN THIS PARAGRAPH.

         6. Indemnification. ARTIST        SHALL DEFEND, INDEMNIFY, SAVE HARMLESS, AND EXEMPT  FRISCO ARTS, CITY OF
FRISCO, FRISCO COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION,, ITS COUNCIL MEMBERS, OFFICERS, AGENTS, REPRESENTATIVES, SERVANTS
AND EMPLOYEES FROM AND AGAINST ALL LAWSUITS, ACTIONS, LEGAL PROCEEDINGS, CLAIMS, DEMANDS, DAMAGES, COSTS, EXPENSES,
AND ATTORNEYS’ FEES INCIDENT TO THE PERFORMANCE OF THIS AGREEMENT AND/OR THE SETUP, OPERATION, VIEWING BY THE PUBLIC
AND/OR REMOVAL OF THE ARTWORK AND ARISING OUT OF A WILLFUL AND/OR NEGLIGENT ACT AND/OR OMISSION OF FRISCO ARTS
AND/OR ARTIST, THEIR RESPECTIVE OWNERS, OFFICERS, PARTNERS, AGENTS, SERVANTS, REPRESENTATIVES, CONTRACTORS,
SUBCONTRACTORS, VOLUNTEERS AND/OR EMPLOYEES. This Paragraph shall survive the termination of this Agreement.

         7. Entirety of Agreement, Governing Jurisdiction and Mediation. This Agreement
constitutes the entire Agreement between the parties. No modification will be enforceable except in writing and
signed by both parties. This Agreement is governed by the laws of the State of Texas. In the event that any dispute
arising under this Agreement results in litigation or mediation, such action or proceeding will be brought
exclusively with the state court of Collin County, Texas.

                 a.       Entire Agreement. This Agreement contains the entire agreement of the parties
         with respect to the matters contained herein and may not be modified or terminated except upon the
         mutual written agreement of the parties hereto.

                  b.       Authority to Execute. The individuals executing this Agreement on behalf of the
         respective parties below represent to each other and to others that all appropriate and necessary action
         has been taken to authorize the individual who is executing this Agreement to do so for and on behalf of
         the party for which his or her signature appears, that there are no other parties or entities required to
         execute this Agreement in order for the same to be an authorized and binding agreement on the party for
         whom the individual is signing this Agreement and that each individual affixing his or her signature hereto
         is authorized to do so, and such authorization is valid and effective on the date hereof.
c.         Savings/Severability. In case any one or more of the provisions contained in this
        Agreement shall for any reason be held to be invalid, illegal or unenforceable in any respect, such
        invalidity, illegality or unenforceability shall not affect any other provision thereof, and this Agreement
        shall be construed as if such invalid, illegal or unenforceable provision had never been contained herein.

______________________________                               ______________________________
Paige Prater                                                 Date
Marketing & Exhibits Coordinator
Frisco Arts

______________________________                               ______________________________
Artist                                                       Date

_______________________________
Artist Guardian (if under age 18)
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