Terms & Conditions of Gallery and Exhibitions
1. Contract
If selected, the Exhibitor(s) will meet with representatives of WA+C at least 6 weeks prior to the scheduled exhibition date. At this time, images of all artworks must be presented along with an updated image list including title, medium, size and price of all works. Each Exhibitor will be required to read and sign a formal Exhibition Contract that will break down, set up/tear down dates and times, reception dates, and all other exhibition related processes.
2. Materials & Preparation
During the meeting the representatives of WA+C and the Exhibitor(s) will thoroughly address the visual component of the exhibition. A detailed floor plan will be created for maximum efficiency on installation day.
3. Insurance
WA+C provides insurance to the artwork while located on our premises and noted in contract. It is the responsibility of the Exhibitor to disclose the value of each artwork to be on exhibit to the staff at the WA+C, regardless if the artwork is for sale or not.
4. Security
The Exhibitor acknowledges that there is no formal security on premise and That WA+C is not responsible for any works that may be damaged or stolen during the Exhibition. WA+C takes care in the safety and presentation of each exhibit and necessary steps are taken to decrease opportunities for damage and theft.
5. Commission & Sales Transactions
WA+C will accept and process all payments for the sale of artworks on behalf of the Exhibitor and designate them as sold. WA+C will accept payments in the form of cash, Interact, MASTERCARD or VISA. A 30% commission is calculated based on the posted price of the artwork; the exhibitor will receive a payment of total sales minus 30%.
6. Approve or Deny
Due to the sensitivities that must be considered in a public multi-purpose environment, WA+C reserves the right to refuse the display of any works that contain obscenity, brutality, in some cases nudity, or works that may be deemed offensive in nature. WA+C also reserves the right to remove any work that imposes a health and safety risk to patrons.
7. Multi-Use Facility
The Exhibitor acknowledges that WA+C is a multi-use facility. Please note that in some cases the gallery may be closed for private events or rentals. Contact staff regarding hours available before advertising your exhibit.
Advertising & Promotion Terms and Conditions
WA+C encourages exhibitors to promote their exhibit and we ask that all advertising and promotion, which includes but not limited to, using our name or contact information, be approved in advanced. This applies to methods of print, social media, web based, posters, brochures, flyers, and any other marketing/advertising methods and tools. If you would like to approach the media, or if the media approaches you we ask that WA+C is notified immediately and any materials given to the press are approved by WA+C.
WA+C provides marketing opportunities for Exhibitors, to take advantage of these opportunities we ask that written material and photographs be provided by the Exhibitor(s) 9 weeks before the exhibit date in writing to admin@winklerarts.com. The artist may also WA+C to use the previously submitted artist statements and proposals. WA+C reserves that right to shorten or edit any content to fit appropriate media.