ART IN THE ATRIUM 6: Inspiration
Exhibition Dates:
October 31, 2011 to August 26, 2012
Art in the Atrium showcases the artistic excellence of our local and regional artists. The City of Frisco selects two dimensional works of art by artist or arts organizations from Frisco and the surrounding area
DISCLAIMER
The George A. Purefoy Municipal Complex (City Hall/Frisco Public Library) does not function as a gallery or museum in its ability to exhibit any and all content within its business setting. While the City of Frisco respects the freedom of expression in visual arts, the City reserves the right to remove or relocate artwork at its sole discretion.
ELIGIBILITY and SELECTION
All art submissions to the City of Frisco’s Art in the Atrium Exhibition are reviewed and selected by an art selection committee (ASC) who will recommend artwork for approval to the Frisco Public Art Board (PAB) and the city’s public art manager. All artists will receive written notice of acceptance, modification, or rejection of their submission within 15 working days of Public Art Board review.
Selection criteria may include:
*Demonstrated excellence of submitted works in conceptual, aesthetic and technical terms.
*Professional qualifications and relevant experience.
*Appropriateness to the George A. Purefoy Municipal Complex as determined by the ASC and the PAB.
EXHIBITION LOCATIONS and LIMITATIONS
Placement of the artwork is the sole discretion of the Public Art Board and the Public Art Manager and will be limited to the following areas:
First Floor - atrium lobby
Second Floor – atrium and stairwell
Third Floor – atrium and stairwell
Forth Floor – atrium and stairwell
Fifth Floor – commons area
SALES
Artwork on display at the George A. Purefoy Municipal Complex may be for sale by the organization or artists loaning the artwork provided that any artwork sold remains on display until the conclusion of the exhibition. However, early removal may be approved by the Public Art Manager with prior written consent. The organization or artist lending artwork for an exhibition must provide a suitable replacement, subject to the Public Art Manager’s approval, for artwork removed from an exhibition before its conclusion.
The artist is responsible for all aspects of a sale transaction of artwork on display. The City shall provide contact information and labels for artworks. The City of Frisco does not receive a commission on or compensation from the sale of artwork exhibited.
PURCHASE FOR PERMANENT COLLECTION
It is the intent of the city of Frisco to create a permanent art collection of Frisco themed artworks. Artwork submitted to the art in the atrium show may be considered for purchase into the City of Frisco’s permanent collection. If the city chooses to select an artwork for purchase from the Art in the Atrium show a contract will be negotiated between the artists and the city. It is the city expectation to sell limited edition, signed reproductions of the artwork to fund future purchases for the city collection.
TERMS OF LOAN and LOAN AGREEMENT
Selected artists will be asked to sign an agreement of loan and all conditions listed therein. View the Art Exhibit Agreement.
City of Frisco
George A. Purefoy Municipal Center
6101 Frisco Square Blvd., 5th Floor
Frisco, Texas 75034
For questions about the exhibition program series, please contact Kathleen Stewart at 972 292-5415 or email to kstewart@friscotexas.gov