2. Artist's Responsibility
The artist is responsible for the set-up and removal of the exhibition,
as well as gallery-sitting. The exhibitor is responsible for her/his
own advertising. However, Vista Studios has a monthly ad in Carolina
Arts to which we will be glad to add information about your show
if you provide us with its title and names of participating artists
by the 10th of the month preceding the month of your show. If
you have questions concerning your responsibilities, just ask
any of the studio members.
3. Vista Studios' Responsibility
While all due care will be taken, Vista Studios/building owners
are not responsible for nor will reimburse for any damaged or
missing pieces of art or other property while on display. Artists
displaying work in the Gallery can choose to secure “floater”
insurance coverage for their artwork during shows, in transit,
etc. Vista Studios will not sell or act as an agent for the artist.
Items and artwork left more than a week after the exhibition closing
date will become the property of Vista Studios.
4. Scheduling a Show
Shows in Gallery 80808 may run for up to two consecutive weeks,
with rentals starting on Thursday mornings and ending on Tuesday
night. An exhibition calendar is posted in the office area to
show the dates when the Gallery has already been reserved. You
must schedule your show through Ms. Louise Shirley of Molten/Lamar
Architects, owners of the building (803-771-7008). The gallery
cannot be reserved during the two art-related Vista events which
occur each spring and fall, when studio members, themselves, mount
a exhibition.
5. Exhibit Setup and Removal
The exhibition spaces will be available for set-up beginning
Thursday morning of the week(s) rented. Your show must be removed
by Tuesday night at the show’s end. Due to the fragile nature
of the lighting system, light heads should not be moved along
the track, but may be aimed if necessary. Under no circumstances
should your set-up block access to individual artists’ studio
doors unless permission has been obtained from the occupant.
6. Fees and Deposits
The Gallery together with its facing hallway rent for $150 per
week.. You may also rent the atrium area for exhibition purposes
for an additional $75/wk. and the three hallways for a further
$75/wk.
A separate deposit check for $50 ($100 for a two-week show) will
be held to secure your reservation and to insure that the display
areas are properly cleaned, spackled, and painted the day the
show comes down. The deposit will be returned after the Gallery
area has been inspected and approved by the Vista Studios Exhibition
Board. The supplies for patching and painting are located in the
storage area. The patching material is White Lighting Spackle
from Hiller Hardware. The paint is Sherwin-Williams ProMar 400
Interior Latex Flat 6405-10111 Extra White B302451 Y3-1/64 B1-1/128.
The deposit will also be forfeited if the artist cancels a show
less than two months before the planned opening.
7. Opening Night Reception
The atrium may be used for the opening reception without charge.
The building owners do not encourage the service of alcoholic
beverages. However, if alcoholic refreshments are served, the
renter bears full responsibility and is expected to comply with
all S.C. laws pertaining to the service of alcohol.
The work of studio members will remain displayed in the atrium
unless the artist has rented that area along with the Gallery
for exhibition purposes. Since Vista Studios is a work/retail
area, the reception area and Gallery must be cleaned (swept, mopped,
and food items, coolers, and trash removed, etc.) by 11:00 a.m.
the following day. If the reception crowd overflows onto the outside
patio, this area should be cleaned up as well.
Individual studios will be closed during opening night receptions.
Members may still come and work in their studios but should keep
their doors closed. If the exhibiting artist invites a member
to have his/her studio open, this invitation must be extended
to all members. If the studios are open, the exhibiting artist
may ask for a fee to help with costs.
8. Heating and Air Conditioning
The Studios and Gallery are heated/cooled by four units and four
thermostats in the closet at the entry. The far-right thermostat
controls the unit for the main gallery space; the other three
thermostats control the units for the individual studios and hallways.
Before an event, the exhibitor should check the thermostat and
adjust to his/her comfort level. During the summer heat, for any
event late in the day, all four units should be set at 73°-74°
in the morning the day of use. (On a weekday, the studios will
most likely be cooled during the day, cooling will need to be
continued through the event.)
? After the event, the thermostat should be reset to the following:
Summer and Transition Seasons: Set cooling to 80?
Winter: Set heating to 65?
All Seasons: Turn fans off.
9. Security
It is essential that all doors be locked securely before leaving,
including the double glass doors leading out to Lady St. These
glass entry doors are not used by Blue Martini and are the responsibility
of the exhibiting artists after hours. The artists should also
check the restrooms and confirm that they are in order when locking
up after each event. Please insure that all gallery lights are
turned off, along with the neon sign above the Lady St. entrance.
10. Contact/Emergencies
Any problem encountered during an event should be reported to
Ms. Shirley at Molten/Lamar on the next business morning (771-7008).
If an emergency arises that needs immediate attention, Dick Lamar
can be reached after hours at 252-8082. |
