Grand Rapids Public Museum ArtPrize Venue Information 2016 ArtPrize 8 Dates: September 21 - October 9, 2016

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1 Grand Rapids Public Museum ArtPrize Venue Information 2016 ArtPrize 8 Dates: September 21 - October 9, 2016 The Grand Rapids Public Museum has a prime location, in the heart of downtown Grand Rapids, situated on the banks of the Grand River. This location, accessible and walkable from many other ArtPrize venues makes it unique. The GRPM will host an outdoor exhibition and curate a rewarding experience with approachable art that is intriguing, distinctive and engages the viewer s capacity for awe, curiosity and humor. With our unique setting along the busy river walkway, we are able to offer a not-tobe-missed immersive experience worthy of our fortunate location. The GRPM will offer outdoor art, as well as dynamic Museum exhibitions that will intrigue and draw visitors to this location Pearl Street NW Grand Rapids, Michigan grpm.org

2 Exterior Venue Spaces: G1 - North Lawn G2 - North Lawn G3 - North Center Entrance Walk 2

3 G4 - North Lawn G5 - River Walk G6 - East Garden 3

4 G7 - South East Lawn G8 - South Lawn G9 - South Lawn 4

5 G10 - South Lawn G11 - South Lawn 5

6 Grand Rapids Public Museum Grounds Pearl Street N Front Ave. Grand River 6

7 Grand Rapids Public Museum ArtPrize Venue Information 2016 Schedule Deliveries & Installations: September 6-20 (certain days excluded). Deliveries to be scheduled through the Museum, unscheduled deliveries will not be accepted. Uninstall: October 10 - October 14, 2016 ArtPrize runs September 21 October 9, 2016 Installation Information and Requirements These are our venue requirements, but due to the potential uniqueness of certain artwork, some items are subject to the negotiated contract between the GRPM and the artist. All installations must be approved by the GRPM prior to starting. GRPM reserves the right to determine final placement. GRPM reserves the right to reject installation if methods do not conform to approved procedures. Artists are responsible for installing their own artwork. All works must be ready for presentation upon delivery. Artists must have their own pedestal if one is required for their piece. Work must be stable and ready for display. All installation systems and timetables must be approved by GRPM. Artists are required to bring their own installation tools, or the Artist can hire a qualified art installer approved by GRPM. Tools will not be provided by the Museum. (We would recommend West Shore Services: They have helped the Museum, and our ArtPrize artists, with projects in the past.) Artist should bring their own moving equipment (carts etc.) Individual artists are responsible for any lighting that their piece requires. The Museum does not have storage space available beyond the space needed for the artists business/post cards. The artist will be responsible for returning the display site to its original state. If artists would like to come in to see the space, and discuss with Museum staff, they may do so BY APPOINTMENT. Artist s promotional material will be limited to a Museum installed 1 deep standard business card holder (for a $5 charge) or a 5 x 7 x 2 deep postcard holder (for an $8 charge). This is our attempt to keep the exhibit neat & unified. These items must be reserved by June 30 and paid for by the time artwork is delivered. The Museum is not responsible for insuring individual works of art, but the artist may do so. The Museum is home to the Grand Rapids Public Museum School. Due to the nature of our venue any Artist exhibiting at this venue must agree to allow for a background check. You may choose to allow your ArtPrize submission to be for sale. Once the Museum invites you to display your piece, you will be asked to complete a Hosting Agreement, where you will supply a sales price INCLUDING a 30% Museum sale commission. An artist may submit to sell other work through the Museum s gift shop with a 40% commission going to the Museum. This must be prearranged and accepted by the Museum s gift shop manager. If you wish to do so, please let your venue contact know, and they will put you in touch with the gift shop manager. (Be prepared to provide photos, and info about quantity, materials, size and selling prices - which should INCLUDE the commission). 7