Red Brick Center for the Arts
110 East Hallam Street, Suite 118
Aspen, CO 81611
970-429-2777
info@aspenart.org
Exhibition Agreement
This EXHIBITION AGREEMENT is by and between the Red Brick Council for the Arts and the “Artist”, as
signed below. All information is required.
Name: ________________________________________________________________
Signature____________________________________phone_____________________________
Mailing address:____________________________________City________________________
Email: _______________________________________________
Please acknowledge your understanding and acceptance of the Exhibition Agreement and
Requirements by legibly filling out information and signing below:
This application must be completed, signed, and returned to The Red Brick at the address/email above
by _____________________ else the invitation to exhibit in the show will expire.
Important Dates
Note: attendance at required meetings and communication of requested information is mandatory,
else artist will be excluded from show and exhibit fee will be forfeited.
Month of Exhibit:
Theme of Exhibit:
Pre-Exhibit Meeting Date:
Installation Date:
Opening Reception Date:
Uninstallation Date:
Total Exhibit Fee:
Fee Due Date:
All exhibiting artists agree to abide by all terms and conditions below.
By having your work installed in the Red Brick Gallery you agree to the terms of this agreement.
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Miscellaneous:
a. Any modification of this Exhibition Agreement must be in writing, agreed to and signed by the Artist and
The Red Brick.
b. This Exhibition Agreement shall be governed and interpreted according to the laws of the State of
Colorado, and venue from any action hereunder shall be in Pitkin County, Colorado.
c. Any gender references to “he” or “she” herein shall be deemed to be a reference to either “he” or “she”
as the text so implies.
EXHIBITION REQUIREMENTS
Art Works: Exhibitions must be comprised of at least 80% new works (created within the past year) that
have not been previously exhibited. The remaining 20% may be older works that have not been
previously exhibited in the Roaring Fork Valley within the previous 9 months of your exhibit at the Red
Brick. Any change in the exhibition must be agreed to by the RBCA in writing no later than eight weeks
prior to the Opening Date defined below. Art works exhibited must not demonstrate eroticism and must
be suitable for all viewers. In addition, the artwork work shown in the final show may not differ in style
and subject matter that was presented in the artist’s original application to the Red Brick Council for the
Arts Gallery or otherwise deviate from the theme of the show for which the artist was accepted.
If there are any questions concerning the suitability of the work please talk with the Executive Director. The
Red Brick Council for the Arts reserves the right to reject any artwork on the day of the installation.
PRE-EXHIBIT PLANNING
Invitations, Mailing List And Postage: Invitations, designed by the Red Brick, are sent out for the opening
reception. The Red Brick Council for the Arts will provide a mailing list and mailing service. If an artist
has a mailing list they would like to have included in the mailing they may do so by providing their list and
paying for the additional postage and printing.
Meeting With RBCA: All exhibiting artists are required to meet with the Red Brick Executive on the date
listed above. Attendance at this meeting is mandatory. The purpose of this meeting is to review the
requirements of this Exhibition Agreement, review marketing efforts, installation requirements, Gallery
Opening details, and other pertinent information. All fees will be due at this time unless otherwise stated
in the dates above.
Fees: $160 per artist
Fees include: food for the opening reception, promotional materials ( newspaper ad, magazine ads, email
blasts, radio), invitations to the exhibition, paper products and alcohol for reception, installation, and
labeling the art works.
Art Work Sales:
A 20% commission is charged on all sales.
Cash, Check or Credit Card may be used. All payments will be made to the Red Brick Council for the Arts.
The Red Brick Council for the Arts will accept payments for sales during the opening and will accept
payments for the artwork in the office after the opening. All sales must include 9.3% tax added to the
cost of the work. The RBCA will remit the taxes to the state and City, and will pay out the 80% earnings to
artists by the 15th of the month following the exhibit’s end.
Opening Event:
Artists are required to attend the Opening Reception on the date listed above.
SPACE AND ART REQUIREMENTS: All Artists wishing to Exhibit in the Red Brick Gallery, must provide
evidence that one hundred percent (100%) of the Exhibit space will be utilized by the applicant(s) of the
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Exhibition Agreement. Artists will exhibit between 6-12 pieces depending on size and number of artists
showing; all works brought to the installation may not be exhibited depending on space and constraints.
The Gallery manager may then select pieces to be shown based on the nature of the exhibit. The Gallery
strives to show new works. Exhibitions must be comprised of at least 80% new works (created within the
past year) that have not been previously exhibited. The remaining 20% may be older works that have not
been previously exhibited in the Roaring Fork Valley within the previous 9 months of your exhibit at the
Red Brick.
DAMAGE RESPONSIBILITIES: The Artists acknowledge and agree that all Exhibition fees may be
used by the RBCA for Gallery expenses. The Artists shall be financially responsible for any damage to the
Gallery caused by the Artists. The RBCA shall notify the Artists in writing of the costs of such damage.
GALLERY INDEMNIFICATION: The Artist acknowledges and agrees that the Red
Brick Center for the Arts is a public building and that free access to the public is provided between the
hours of 10AM and 6PM, Monday thru Friday, excluding Federal Holidays and on Saturdays from 10AM4PM (high seasons only). The Artist agrees and acknowledges that the hours shall be no other, unless
agreed to by the RBCA.
The Artist acknowledges and agrees that the Red Brick Council for the Arts Gallery is not patrolled nor
monitored by a security system. The Artist assumes all risk associated with exhibiting his art work in the
Gallery and for utilizing the Red Brick Center for the Arts. The Council does carry insurance on work
displayed in the Gallery. The Artist acknowledges and agrees that the RBCA, its members, employees,
and/or trustees shall not be responsible for providing security for the art work on display in the Gallery.
The Artist indemnifies and holds harmless the Red Brick Council for the Arts, its members, employees and
trustees from and against loss, claims, damages, liability, and lawsuits arising out of the exhibition of
his/her art work in the Gallery and the use of the Gallery or Red Brick Council for the Arts by the Artist
and his/her guests or visitors.
If the Red Brick Council for the Arts or its members, employees or trustees are made parties in a lawsuit,
arbitration proceedings or mediation involving the exhibition of his/her art work in the Gallery or his/her
use of the Gallery or the Red Brick Council for the Arts, or the Gallery’s use by his/her visitors or guests.
The Artist shall be responsible for all costs incurred, including attorney fees, by the Red Brick Council for
the Arts, or its members, employees or trustees in such lawsuit, arbitration proceedings, or mediation.
INSTALLATION AND TAKE-DOWN REQUIREMENTS:
Art Work Display: All art work must be displayed in a professional manner. Paper art, including
photography, must be matted and have glass or Plexiglas or be displayed in another contemporary
method. Canvas and mason board artwork must be framed or have edges finished in a professional
manner. Sculpture and unique works must be displayed on pedestals or hung in a safe manner. Work not
meeting these requirements will not be allowed in the exhibit at the discretion of the Council or Executive
Director. Unfinished or artwork that has not completely dried WILL NOT be permitted during
installation.
The majority of all hung art must be hung using the gallery’s Walker hanging system with secure picture
wire. Artwork affixed with tape or other adhesives is not permitted. Installation directly into the walls will
not be permitted unless prior consent is issued by the Red Brick Council. Installation directly into the wall
requires the assistance of the Gallery’s maintenance personal, which will be acquired at the additional cost
of the artist. If holes are put in the walls of the gallery, the artist will be required to repair the walls at
show take-down or pay for the time required by the Gallery’s maintenance personal to repair. Wall art
must be hung with the center of the art 60 inches from the floor. Placement of oversized art will be
reviewed by the Manager, or Executive Director.
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The Gallery Manager and/or executive director will edit artwork during installation to avoid
overcrowding, to verify compliance with requirements for framing, hanging height, etc. We strive for
professional quality shows and to have your work presented in the best possible manner.
The Manager and/or Red Brick Executive Director reserves the right to replace or reposition the work
presented.
Delivery Of Artwork: Art will be brought to the gallery between 11 AM and NOON on the day of
installation listed above. Participating artists shall be responsible for hanging their own art work within the
areas set by the Gallery Manager and/or Executive Director. The Gallery Manager, designated by the
Red Brick Council for the Arts, will be present to assure artwork meets the requirements and to assist artists
with installation.
Marketing Materials: Artists shall provide information for marketing purposes according to the dates set
forth in the pre-exhibit meeting. The following information is required and must be presented in a timely
manner, else the RBCA reserves the right to exclude the artist from the exhibit and forfeit all fees:
 Title cards, which will be printed by the RBCA, including: Artist Name, Title, Medium, Dimensions,
and Price.
 High resolution image for use in post card/advertising design
 Email/Website and preferred contact method for inclusion in the exhibit listing on our website
Information should be sent to the RBCA electronically via email (marketing@aspenart.org) according to
dates set in meeting.
Exhibitors’ Notebook: Artists shall provide a statement and bio which will be placed in an exhibition
notebook in the gallery. Artists’ names and pages will be in alphabetical order.
Removal Of Exhibition: On the Uninstallation Date listed above, the Artists must remove their artwork
from the Gallery between 10AM and 6PM. The artists must repair wall damage due to hanging and
clean walls/pedestals if their artwork left marks or residue. The Red Brick Council will not be held
responsible for any work which is not picked up.
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