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Participation Terms & Conditions
Muralists
1. Application and Selection:
a. Artists must submit a completed application to be considered for participation in the Bold Murals Exhibition.
b. The event organizers reserve the right to select artists based on the relevance of their work to the exhibition theme, artistic merit, and available space.
2. Acceptance and Confirmation:
a. The initial round of selected muralist will be notified of their acceptance by 12/6/24 and are required to confirm their participation by 12/9/24.
b. Failure to confirm participation by the deadline may result in the selection of an alternate artist.
3. Mural Creation:
a. Artists are responsible for creating an original mural during the exhibition within the designated time frame.
b. Murals must adhere to the festival's theme and be suitable for public display.
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Please keep your designs appropriate to this family friendly event (PG13). No nudity/lude acts, drugs, curse words, politics, violence or racism of any kind.
4. Materials and Logistics:
a. Artists are responsible for providing their own materials and tools required for mural creation. This does not include the wall itself.
b. Festival organizers will coordinate logistics, including wall assignments.
c. Paint being used by artists must be brushed on the wall. No spray cans.
5. Intellectual Property:
a. Artists retain the intellectual property rights to their murals.
b. Artists agree that they are not able reproductions of mural without written consent from the Trent Art Foundation and one year of time as passed since the piece was painted
c. Artists agree to allowing the Trent Art Foundation retain, as well as, sell their temporary mural wall on their behalf
b. By participating, artists grant the Trent Art Foundation the right to photograph, reproduce, and use images of their murals for promotional and sale purposes of, but not limited to:
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Auction of mural
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Limited Edition Paper Prints
6. Code of Conduct:
a. Artists must adhere to a professional code of conduct and conduct themselves in a manner that reflects positively on the exhibition.
b. We will have a location for artists to take breaks during the exhibition but please be considerate to the people that had came to watch your talent and don’t take breaks that are hours long
c. Please make sure to keep your paint and trash off of the ground and out of the storm drains. It is very important that we keep an environmentally friendly event.
d. Any behavior that violates local laws, regulations, or the exhibition's guidelines may result in disqualification and removal from the event.
7. Set-Up and Tear-Down:
a. Vendors must adhere to designated set-up and tear-down times.
b. All equipment, waste, and debris must be removed from the site promptly after the festival concludes. Brevard Zoo will help with waste disposal in the proper manners for an environmentally friendly event.
8. Insurance:
a. Artists are required to carry their own liability insurance.
b. Trent Art Foundation and Brevard Zoo will not be held liable for any damage, loss, or injury that occurs during the exhibition.
9. Compensation:
a. Participating artists may receive compensation as outlined in individual agreements potentially including:
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A $1,500 Stipend
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Auction Funds from Their Mural
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Funds from Print Sales
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Travel & Living Accommodations
10. Cancellation:
a. In the event of unforeseen circumstances, the Bold Murals Exhibition organizers reserve the right to cancel or reschedule the event without a refund of application fee.
b. Artists will be notified promptly in case of cancellation or rescheduling.
11. Agreement Acknowledgment:
a. By confirming participation, artists acknowledge that they have read and agree to abide by the terms and conditions outlined in this agreement.
Muralist & Booth Artist
Voting Rules
1. Eligibility:
a. Open to muralists artists participating in the exhibition.
2. Free Votes:
a. Artists are entitled to one free vote.
3. Voting Period:
a. Online voting is available from the start of the event time tentatively until midnight EST on 5/12.
4. Prize Pools:
a. Voting Value:
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$1 equals 1 vote for the artist of your choice.
b. Allocation for Prize Pools
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70% of each vote goes to the prize pool of the respective category (Building or Temporary Wall Muralists).
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If artists enter as a team, the prize money won by said team would be split evenly between the artists on the team unless other terms are set by the artists and event prior to the event
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a. Minimum Prize Values:
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1st Place Muralist: $1,000
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2nd Place Muralist: $500
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3rd Place Muralist: $250
c. Changes and Amendments:
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The Bold Murals Exhibition reserves the right to modify voting categories and prizes at its discretion.
These rules ensure transparency and establish minimum prize values for artists participating in the Bold Murals Exhibition voting competition, fostering a fair and rewarding experience.
5. Integrity:
a. The integrity of the voting process is crucial. Cheating compromises the fairness of the competition.
b. The exhibition organizers will take strict action against any artist found cheating, including disqualification, potential exclusion from future events, non-compensation or reimbursements.
6. (Tentative) Live Stream and Final Images:
a. A live stream showcasing artists' work will be available throughout the exhibition weekend.
b. Final images of murals will be posted shortly after each rotation
7. Winner Announcement: (Tentative)
a. Event voting and prizes conclude on 5/24 at 4 pm EST.
c. The winners will be announced online after the first rotation of artists commences.
b. The voting participant winners and "overall muralist will be announced on 10/1.
8. Privacy:
a. Artists must uphold the principles of fair play and respect for the voting process.
By participating in the voting process, artists acknowledge and agree to abide by these guidelines. The Space Coast Mural Festival organizers uphold a commitment to fair competition and discourage any actions that compromise the integrity of the event.
Auction Rules
1. Auction Eligibility:
a. Artists who have created murals on temporary walls during the exhibition are eligible to participate in the auction.
b. Only completed and approved murals are eligible for inclusion in the auction.
3. Auction Participation Agreement:
a. By filling out the muralist application, artists agree to the terms and conditions outlined in this auction participation agreement.
b. The agreement includes details on the reserve price, commission rates, and other relevant auction policies.
5. Commission Rates:
a. The Trent Art Foundation will retain a commission fee on the final sale price of each auctioned mural piece of 30% gross sale.
b. Commission rates and fee structures will be communicated to artists in advance.
6. Bidding Process:
a. Bidders can place bids on the online auction platform and in-person auction forum during the specified auction period.
b. Floor price for each temporary wall mural is $1,000
c. The highest bidder at the end of the auction wins the right to purchase the mural piece.
7. Auction Promotion:
a. The Brevard Zoo and Trent Art Foundation will actively promote the auction through various channels to maximize exposure.
b. Artists are encouraged to share information about the auction through their own networks.
8. Payment and Transaction Process:
a. The winning bidder is responsible for completing the payment by 11:59 pm EST on 6/1
b. Upon successful payment, the artist will be notified
c. Buyer of pieces are responsible for pick up from the Brevard Zoo or payment for shipping of pieces by 6/1
9. Artist Recognition:
a. Artists will be credited for their work during the auction, with the opportunity to share their artistic background and inspiration.
b. The festival organizers may provide promotional support for participating artists.
10. Auction Proceeds:
a. Artists will receive the proceeds from the auction, minus the agreed-upon commission fee retained by the art festival.
11. Dispute Resolution:
a. In the event of any disputes or issues, the art festival organizers will act as mediators to resolve conflicts between artists and buyers.
12. Terms and Conditions Agreement:
a. By submitting the artist application, each artist has acknowledged that they have read and agreed to the terms and conditions of the mural auction.
By participating in the mural auction, artists acknowledge and agree to abide by these rules and guidelines set forth by the art festival organizers.