Article 1 - Name
Section 1: The name of this organization shall be: ArtistsConnect
Article 2 - Purpose
Section 1: Vision and Mission Statement
Vision:
ArtistsConnect is an organization that provides its members an environment in which to
connect, learn and grow in the arts, and include community visibility of work by Artists
Connect members.
Mission:
ArtistsConnect mission is to provide its members with a link to other artists and the
community.
Article 3 - ArtistsConnect Shows/ Exhibitions & Sponsored Sales
Policies
Section 1: Eligibility for participating in a show
Sellers must be active members of the club. Membership consists of attending two
or more monthly meetings since the last show.
Section 2: Categories
Items must be of original fine art, jewelry, sculpture or photography as follows:
Paintings (paint media)
Drawings
Prints/ Reproductions of original work. High quality reproductions may be hung in
ArtistsConnect shows if they are properly identified as such on their description tag.
Sculpture
Artisan's Work (weaving, pottery, ceramics, fiber art, glass art, jewelry)
Photography (digital and film)
Cards (reproductions featuring artists original work)
Section 3: Commission Fees
Members are charged 25% commission of their total sales. Washington State and Local
Sales Tax is collected and paid through EAFF (Edmonds Arts Festival Foundation, Inc.)
Section 4: Seller Responsibilities
In addition to sales fees collected, sellers are expected to take an active role in
facilitating a sale they are participating in. The responsibilities includes:
Labeling for each piece as follows:
1) A business size card / label for front of painting, which includes:
Artist's name
Title
Medium
Price
2) Entry form/ Inventory sheet
3) String tag for back of piece provided at check-in.
4) Greeting cards must each have an ID tag/sticker on back with ID number. (you may
use ID from previous or other shows as long as they are not the same as other AC
artists. This is your responsibility at check-in)
Section 5: Show Etiquette
Working a minimum of 4 hours for a two day show and 2 hours for a one day show, with
the understanding that there must be at least two people present at all times during the
show. If a participant is unable to work their shifts, it is their responsibility to find
a replacement.
Assisting in sale preparation - promotion, space and table reservationos, scheduling,
set-up, break-down, money reconcilement, unpacking and packing their pieces, etc. This is
in addition to time worked during the actual show.
All artwork must be for sale.
Do not begin to remove or dismantle artwork or exhibition space until closing time. No
exceptions.
Working with other artists to maintain equitable display space for all involved.
Keeping the display and working area safe, and money secure.
Share equally in the event of loss due to ticket or change error made during the sale.
Will not hold the club, Artworks or EAFF responsible for loss due to breakage or theft.
Every seller participates at their own risk.
ArtistsConnect
Mission Statement
Mission Statement:
ArtistsConnectÕs mission is to provide its members with a link to support and
network with other artists and the community.
Objectives:
With the goal of promoting membersÕ continuing growth in the arts, ArtistsConnect
will:
1. Conduct regular meetings for members to share technical and creative support.
2. Maintain a membersÕ website and news group to share resources and facilitate group
discussion.
3. Share opportunities for members to expose their works with the local community.
Membership:
Anyone interested in supporting and actively working towards the mission of the
organization is invited to join. A vested member is considered someone attending at least
two meetings prior to an ArtistsConnect planned event.
Meeting Times:
Meetings will be held at ArtWorks, 201 Dayton in Edmonds on the fourth Saturday
of each month at 10:00 am.
