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NW Native
Art Show
July 19th & 20th, 2014  Director Park
815 SW Park Ave  Portland, Oregon
Moran Consulting, a Native American-owned small business, is pleased to
present the first annual NW Native Art Show.
Applications must be postmarked by Friday, April 18, 2014. An application fee of $25
is due with the returned application form.
Return your completed application and application fee to:
Moran Consulting
PO Box 2449
Beaverton, OR 97076
PLEASE MAKE CHECK OR MONEY ORDER PAYABLE TO: Moran Consulting
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Northwest Native Art Show
July 19th & 20th, 2014
ARTIST APPLICATION & AGREEMENT CHECKLIST
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Application is complete & signed
Reviewed the Art Submission Guidelines
Reviewed Juried Competition Information
Artist has carefully reviewed, completed and signed the Artist Agreement
Artist has included legal documentation of Tribal Enrollment or CDIB
Artist has included the mandatory images
FEES & IMPORTANT DATES
 Friday, April 18, 2014 – Applications are due along with the $25 Application Fee.
Applications will be reviewed and approved as they are submitted. You will be
notified of the status of your application within 4 weeks of its submission.
 Monday, April 28, 2014 – Final list of approved Artists published.
 Wednesday, April 30, 2014 – Application fees refunded to Artists not selected.
For selected applicants the $25 application fee will be applied towards your
booth fee.
 Friday, May 30th, 2014 – Booth fees due.
Single Artist or Collaborative Artists = $225 / Shared Booth = $300.
CONTACT INFORMATION
For questions about this application please contact:
Brandy Judson at 503.516.2213 or [email protected]
Send completed application, agreement, images and proof of
Tribal Enrollment / CDIB to:
Moran Consulting
PO Box 2449
Beaverton, Oregon 97076
[email protected]
PLEASE MAKE CHECK OR MONEY ORDER PAYABLE TO: Moran Consulting
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ARTIST APPLICATION
Important Application Information (please read carefully):
Eligibility:
In accordance with the Indian Arts and Crafts Act of 1990, artist must submit verifying
paperwork either through the CDIB or Tribal Enrollment Card from a federally recognized
Tribe, Alaskan Native, or enrolled member of a Canadian tribe in order to be eligible for the
Northwest Native Art Show.
Mandatory Submission of Images:
Because the booth applications are competitive, artists must submit with their application 4-6
color photos or a CD illustrating the type of work that will be sold at the booth. No slides or
Xerox copies will be accepted. At least 4 of the images must be of separate pieces. Emailed
photos are preferable, please email to [email protected].
Photographs/CDs will not be returned. If you choose to submit a CD, please make sure there are
images on the CD. Please use a permanent marker to label all pictures and CDs. If you are
collaborating with another artist on a specific piece, each artist must submit their images
separately with their application. Please include the name of the collaborating artist(s) when
submitting your images.
For promotional purposes, your photos may be used on our website and in promotional
materials for the Northwest Native Art Show. If you do not want your images to be used for
promotional purposes, please let us know at the time of submission, otherwise your application
and photo submission will be deemed as permission to use these images.
Northwest Native Art Show Review Board:
All applications will be reviewed by the Northwest Native Art Show Review Board. We will
notify those accepted through your preferred contact method within four weeks of receiving
your application. Application fees will be refunded to artists who are not selected by April 30th,
2014. You may be selected as a wait-list applicant. Should this occur, you will be notified when
we return your application fee.
*We encourage you to submit an artist statement along with your disclosure of materials and methods
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Artist Information:
Artist Name:
Mailing Address:
City:
State:
Zip code:
E-Mail Address:
Please indicate the best way to communicate with you:
☐ E-Mail
☐ Regular mail
☐ Phone (
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Emergency Contact Information:
Name:
Phone:
Tribal Affiliation:
Tribal Enrollment # or CDIB: (A copy of the legal document must be enclosed.)
Publicity Information
Please list below how you would like to be recognized in the printed materials:
(LAST Name)
(FIRST Name)
Art form as you would like it listed:
Tribal Affiliation as you would like it listed:
If there is any additional information you would like to share with us that will help promote
your participation at the Northwest Native Art Show, please list below:
A photographer will be present at the Northwest Native Art Show taking photos for advertising and
publicity purposes. By signing this application you authorize Moran Consulting to use images of
yourself and your artwork to promote the
Northwest Native Art Show.
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Exhibitor Space:
Moran Consulting agrees to provide the following for each Artist:
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Tenting
One (1) 4’ table, two (2) chairs (total artist space 5’X10’)
Table Signage
Overnight security for Saturday, July 19th
Please note: The booth space provided may not be suitable for the safe display of all art work. It is the
Artist’s responsibility to ensure their work is displayed in a manner that protects his or her artwork and
the public from harm. The artist may use additional display racks, walls, pedestals, etc., however these
will not be provided by Moran Consulting.
Additional Benefits:
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Opportunity to display photos of your artwork and link to your website at
www.NWNativeArtShow.com
Artist Hospitality Tent
Artist Reception (Friday, July 18th)
(RSVP required to [email protected])
Artist is applying as (check one):
☐ Single Artist – Booth fee $225.
☐ Collaborative Artists – Two artists working together to produce one piece of art. Booth fee
$225.
☐ Shared Booth – Two artists sharing one booth. Please confirm that the Artist you list below
has agreed to share a booth. Both sharing Artists must submit an application and photos, and be
accepted by the Northwest Native Art Show Review Board. No more than two (2) artists will be
displayed per Booth. Booth fee $300 ($150 per artist.)
I plan to share with:
(Artist’s name)
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Please select your Art Category (choose all that apply):
☐ Basketry
☐ Jewelry
☐ Wooden Carving
☐ Sculptures
☐ Painting
☐ Other: _____________________ (specify)
Please review the Art Submission Guidelines on the following page carefully. Only items that
adhere to these guidelines and that you select in the classifications above will be allowed for
sell at your booth.
The information I have provided in this application and supporting documentation is true
and accurate to the best of my knowledge.
Signature:
Date
PLEASE MAKE CHECK OR MONEY ORDER PAYABLE TO: Moran Consulting
Contact: Please address all questions to:
Brandy Judson at (503) 516-2213 or [email protected]
Mail completed form with $25 application fee to:
Moran Consulting
PO Box 2449
Beaverton, OR. 97076
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ART SUBMISSION GUIDELINES:
 Art must be the artist’s original work. Moran Consulting does not allow imported,
manufactured or mass produced items at the Northwest Native Art Show.
 Artists must comply with current state, national and international laws and regulations
with regard to the use of endangered species materials in their works. Use of such
materials should be disclosed, in writing, to the consumer.
Basketry
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All basketry items must be created using traditional methods.
Beadwork and Quillwork
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Imported beadwork is not allowed.
Jewelry
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Only handmade jewelry except for findings such as hooks, cones, or chains.
Imported jewelry such as “stringers” are not allowed.
Man-made or synthetic stones or materials are not allowed.
Stabilized turquoise must be disclosed to the consumer.
Wooden Carving
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All wood carvings must be traditional or contemporary.
Sculptures
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Materials must be identified
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2014 JURIED COMPETITION:
Prizes Categories (*subject to change based on entries):
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Basketry
Jewelry
Wooden Carving
Sculptures
Prize Awards:
 $1,000 Best of Show and free booth entry into 2015 Northwest Native Art Show
 $500 Best of Category (First Place) and 50% off booth entry fee for the 2015 Northwest Native
Art Show
Guidelines and Additional Information:
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There is no entry fee to submit a piece for competition.
Each participating artist may submit up to two pieces in the competition.
The judge’s panel will be selected by Moran Consulting and Northwest Native Art Show
partners.
Only artists that are named on Moran Consulting contracts may enter pieces in the
competition
Should an artist be awarded, prize awards are non-transferable and will only be given to
artists named on Moran Consulting contracts.
Winners will receive their monetary awards approximately 3 weeks after the show.
Entries may be submitted between 9:00 a.m. and 1:00 p.m. on Friday, July 18th, 2014.
Winners will be announced and winning pieces will be on display at the Friday evening
Artist Reception.
Winning submissions will be returned to the Artists Saturday morning. All other
submissions may be picked up from 5:00 – 7:00 p.m. Friday or from 7:30 a.m. – 9:30 a.m.
on Saturday. Moran Consulting is not responsible for any submissions not picked up by
the times listed above.
Winning pieces in all categories will be photographed for marketing and publicity
purposes.
Deadline to submit entries is 1:00 p.m. on Friday, July 18, 2014
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ARTIST AGREEMENT
The Artist Agreement (“Agreement”) is entered into as of the date signed below by and
between Moran Consulting and
(Please print your legal
name), hereon referred to as “Artist”. The Artist agrees to abide by the guidelines and terms
of agreement listed below.
1. Term: This agreement shall commence on the date signed below, and shall continue through
July 20th, 2013.
2. Hold Harmless: The Artist (listed above) agrees to hold harmless Moran Consulting, its
officers, directors, employees, partners, associates, affiliates, joint ventures, agents, consultants
and representatives from and against any and all losses, claims, damages, actions, causes of
action, costs and expenses that the Artist may sustain, incur, suffer or be put to at any time
either before, during or after the expiration or termination of the Agreement, where the same or
any of them are based upon, arise out of or occur, directly or indirectly, by reason of any act or
omission of the Artist or any agent, or employee of the Artist pursuant to this Agreement,
excepting liability arising out of the independent negligent acts of Moran Consulting.
3. Insurance: The Artist shall be responsible for obtaining any and all insurance necessary for
the Artist, the artwork, and any employees as deemed necessary by the Artist. Moran
Consulting will not be responsible for the coverage of any artwork, artist, or artist employee.
4. Rules and Regulations: The Artist agrees that Moran Consulting has the right to establish and
enforce all rules and regulations, as it deems proper for the benefit of the Northwest Native Art
Show, and the safety and security of all participants, attendees, Moran Consulting staff and
property. Should Moran Consulting cancel the event for any reason whatsoever, Moran
Consulting will issue a refund of all Booth Fees already collected by Moran Consulting.
However, Moran Consulting is not responsible for any other costs already incurred by the
Artist.
5. Booth Management: Artist must be present and remain on-site throughout the entire event to
present their work to the public. BOOTH SPACE NOT SET UP BY 8:00 a.m. ON SATURDAY,
JULY 19th, 2014, WILL BE RELEASED TO ANOTHER ARTIST AND NO REFUND WILL BE
ISSUED. Moran Consulting is not responsible for any artwork at Northwest Native Art Show. It
is the artists’ responsibility to monitor their booth.
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6. Sales Transactions: Artist agrees to document and manage all sales transactions for their
work. In the event Internal Revenue Service or any other government agency should question
or challenge Artist Sales, Artist agrees Moran Consulting is not responsible for collection,
accounting, and reporting such sales. Artist shall be responsible for the collection, accounting
and reporting of all sales.
7. Nature of Relationship: Artist understands this application is for booth space at the
Northwest Native Art Show. Artist agrees the submission of this application does not guarantee
entry into the Northwest Native Art Show. Artist agrees they shall not have any claim against
Moran Consulting for worker’s compensation, unemployment compensation, unemployment
insurance, or any other benefits.
8. Entire Agreement: This Agreement represents the entire Agreement of Moran Consulting and
the Artist with respect to the Northwest Native Art Show and supersedes all prior discussions,
negotiations and agreements related to the same subject matter.
9. Amendments: This agreement may not be waived, modified, amended or revised unless
made in writing and signed by both parties.
10. Authority to Sign: The Artist below executing this Agreement represents and warrants that
they have the full power and authority to enter into this Agreement.
CANCELLATION:
Artists that are accepted into the Northwest Native Art Show may cancel their booth request on
or before 5:00 p.m. PST on, June 13th, 2014, if he/she is unable to participate for any reason.
Notification must be provided in writing via mail or email ([email protected]) and postmarked prior to the above date. Artist application fee will not be
reimbursed, however 75% of Artist booth fee will be reimbursed within 30 days of notice.
Should notification arrive after the deadline or should the artist fail to appear at the Northwest
Native Art Show by 8am on Saturday, July 19th, neither Artist application fee nor any booth fees
will be reimbursed.
I acknowledge that I have read and agree to all the guidelines and terms of the Agreement
between Moran Consulting for the Northwest Native Art Show taking place on Saturday and
Sunday, July 19th & 20th at Director Park, 815 SW Park Ave in downtown Portland, OR.
Further, I release and hold harmless Moran Consulting and all others, as indicated in Term #2
of this Agreement, from any liability whatsoever.
Artist’s Signature
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