frontofbicycle Exhibition T&C
Opening new doors for international artists in Base
Opening new doors for international artists in Base
frontofbicycle's Exhibition - Terms & Conditions 2022 - frontofbicycle's | General Terms & Conditions also apply
Exhibition Terms & Conditions
frontofbicycle's "Exhibition Terms & Conditions" relate to participating members exhibiting in either one of frontofbicycle's group or solo exhibitions applied through frontofbicycle's "Submission to Exhibit Form". In hosting any exhibition, frontofbicycle will only act as an intermediary between the artist member and frontofbicycle's audience in the interest of supporting and promoting the artist members' artworks.
Exhibiting Members living outside of Basel
Members are solely responsible for researching, heeding and following all individual state tax, importation laws and cross-border information. Each artist member organizes shipment of their own artworks. Here is a LINK for your review, but please do your research and ensure you have the correct paperwork in place. All other "Exhibiting Terms & Conditions" apply.
Submission - *Only submit when fully committed to participating.
By submitting works to exhibit means that you have read and understood frontofbicycle's related "Exhibition proposal" (sent to all artist members inviting them to exhibit) and agree to all "Exhibiting Terms & Conditions". By submitting your artworks, commits each piece to frontofbicycle's proposed exhibition.
Submitted artworks sold before the exhibition
If the artwork is sold between the duration of the submission process and the start of the exhibition, then the artist must notify frontofbicycle by email to: contact@frontofbicycle. The artist can either present the sold piece within the exhibition (marked as sold, of which frontofbicycle will still receive 25% commission), or replace the artwork with an alternative piece, but the replacement will be subject to the decision of the frontofbicycle team and will be subject to the exhibition timeline.
Submitting your artwork
All images submitted must be of high quality and a true representation of the proposed exhibiting piece. All details should be accurate as these will be used in the printing of labels and potentially on marketing and promotional material. Extra costs will be incurred if making adjustments, i.e. change of name, title, pricing, narrative, after the submission confirmation.
Not all artworks submitted may be included in the exhibition due to size of the artworks and the orientation of the exhibition space.
When selected to exhibit, frontofbicycle will confirm the selection of works before the payment fee is received.
Not all artworks submitted may be included in the exhibition due to size of the artworks and the orientation of the exhibition space.
When selected to exhibit, frontofbicycle will confirm the selection of works before the payment fee is received.
Exhibition Fees
frontofbicycle's exhibition fees are presented on frontofbicycle's "Exhibition proposal" or "Gallery Booking Reservation Form". Once the artist's submission has been accepted to participate, payment is then required. Dues to be received as per instructions on the "Exhibition proposal."
Cancellation of participation
The artist member must notify by email to contact@frontofbicycle.com, if they are unable to deliver works on time, or if they need to cancel their participation to exhibit, thus allowing frontofbicycle to explore alternative exhibiting options. Fees will be incurred;
- If an artist cancels within seven days (after the submission acceptance date and before payment is due), then a 50% cancellation of the exhibition fee will be invoiced.
- If an artist cancels after receipt of payment then no refund will be issued.
Refunds
All paid fees are non-refundable unless frontofbicycle Gallery has had to cancel the exhibition.
Artworks
All artworks should be finished to a professional standard, with appropriate fixtures and fittings in place, ready for sale, installation and in accordance with the guidelines below:
Hanging System
All framed or canvas artwork should have a safe hanging system ready for immediate installation, using the correctly sized hardware for the type and size of the piece. All works should be firmly fastened to the frame with sufficient backing and tacking to eliminate any looseness.
- Canvas works - All canvas works must be professionally stretched. The sides of a gallery wrapped canvas should be left clean or painted and finished to a high standard.
- Works on paper (framed) - Matting is recommended.
- Photography - Metal frames with clips and wire are only suitable if clips are firmly seated (no slippage) at the required distance from the top.
- Charcoal or Pastel - Please spray-fix any art with exposed charcoal or pastel.
- 3-D works - To be structurally stable or otherwise contained. Sculpture, glass, ceramics, metal and mixed media must be height-weight balanced or mounted to a pedestal.
- Label - Make sure pieces labelled neatly on the back bottom right corner: Artist name, title, year created, medium, frame size, price (or value if Not For Sale).
- Limited Edition Prints - Please indicate in the title of each print - Limited Edition number [the print number] of [the total number of prints to be made]. i.e. Limited Edition 6 of 50.
- Certificate of Authenticity - If included, please provide details about the works such as medium, name of the artist, title or subject matter, dimensions, edition size (if applicable) and year created, with signage from the artist.
Hanging System
All framed or canvas artwork should have a safe hanging system ready for immediate installation, using the correctly sized hardware for the type and size of the piece. All works should be firmly fastened to the frame with sufficient backing and tacking to eliminate any looseness.
Delivery of Artwork
Artworks must be delivered by the allocated time slot as instructed by frontofbicycle. If you cannot deliver works on time, it is the exhibiting artist's responsibility to notify frontofbicycle Gallery by email: [email protected]
Hanging of Artworks
Unless otherwise stipulated, the hanging of artworks is carried out only by the frontofbicycle team and not by the exhibiting artists.
Collect Artworks Post Exhibition
Unsold works must be collected by the agreed time slot as there are no facilities to store works.
Pricing of Artworks
It is the artist's responsibility to price their artworks. frontofbicycle does not act or can not advise on the pricing of artworks. There is an option on the "Submission Form" to provide a representative of frontofbicycle a discount % sum to offer to a potential client when negotiating a sale on the artist's behalf. There is also an option not to provide any discount.
Exhibition Artist Attendance
frontofbicycle will allocate their time in supporting their artist members. frontofbicycle does encourage all to be present during an exhibition. All exhibiting artists must be present during a vernissage event. frontofbicycle may offer guests a private viewing with the artist. frontofbicycle will inform the artist of the allocated times to be entered on an online calendar before the event.
Promotion of Artwork
By participating in an exhibition, the artist allows the right for frontofbicycle to share and promote details about your work with third parties to support receipt in potential sales.
Sale of Works (During or as a result of an exhibition)
When a sale is received, the artist must inform a member of the frontofbicycle team.
All further communications will directly be between the buyer and the seller. As a member of frontofbicycle Gallery, the artist must professionally conduct themselves
during the selling process through to the delivery of works.
The seller is from thereon responsible for providing the buyer with their independent instructions and terms & conditions, including:
frontofbicycle can not advise the buyer or the seller on state tax laws or cross-border information. It is the seller's responsibility to find this out.
All further communications will directly be between the buyer and the seller. As a member of frontofbicycle Gallery, the artist must professionally conduct themselves
during the selling process through to the delivery of works.
The seller is from thereon responsible for providing the buyer with their independent instructions and terms & conditions, including:
- All transactions of sales of work - rontofbicycle will support in the initial transaction in obtaining information via an in-house sales order or through our online shop
- Instructions for delivery of works
- Refunds and returns of works
- Lost or damaged goods of works
- Appropriate material to wrap works to present to the buyer
frontofbicycle can not advise the buyer or the seller on state tax laws or cross-border information. It is the seller's responsibility to find this out.
Commission
The commission received through the sale of works will be used to support our artist members' upcoming exhibitions. (unless otherwise stipulated, i.e. donated to charity).
- Sales made through frontofbicycle's exhibitions, or as a result of an exhibition = 25% of the price of works sold.
Online Shop
frontofbicycle Gallery offers an online sales service to the public to purchase submitted works from the frontofbicycle website. frontofbicycle will only act as an intermediary between the artist (Member) and frontofbicycle's (Audience)(Buyer). By using the service, you consent to Weebly's collection, disclosure, storage, and use of your personal information in accordance with Weebly's privacy policy available at https://www.weebly.com/privacy .
Purchasing artworks will only be available to those living within the Basel area. Before an artwork is purchased online, and to confirm the (Buyer) is fully satisfied, we advise the potential (Buyer) to view the artwork in person.
Local delivery in Basel
Collect direct from the artist's studio
Collect from a designated location in Basel
*Upon receipt of purchase, frontofbicycle will email you to arrange a convenient time for delivery or collection.
frontofbicycle Gallery's FULL TERMS & CONDITIONS also apply.
Purchasing artworks will only be available to those living within the Basel area. Before an artwork is purchased online, and to confirm the (Buyer) is fully satisfied, we advise the potential (Buyer) to view the artwork in person.
- Sale of Artworks: Offered for sale - subject to availability - processed online or via bank transfer.
- Payment from the (Buyer): Transactions online are processed on works featured via frontofbicycle Gallery's online or exhibition shop, collecting payment on behalf of the (Artist). A receipt will be issued to the (Buyer) by frontofbicycle c/o the (Artist). Payment is made in advance via PayPal or by Credit Card.
- Delivery Options - *available for your convenience:
Local delivery in Basel
Collect direct from the artist's studio
Collect from a designated location in Basel
*Upon receipt of purchase, frontofbicycle will email you to arrange a convenient time for delivery or collection.
- Transfer of Ownership: This begins when the buyer has paid the total price for the artwork, and the artwork's handover is complete. Failure to pay the full fee automatically cancels the sale, and the artwork is put back for sale.
- Refunds: frontofbicycle does not offer a refund. (Only in the instance where the artwork is not available)
frontofbicycle Gallery's FULL TERMS & CONDITIONS also apply.
Insurance
It is the artist's responsibility to have the appropriate insurance; to cover damage during transit to, from and during the exhibition. frontofbicycle will not be responsible or liable for its artist members' or any damages/theft of their artwork.
It is the artist's responsibility to have the appropriate insurance; to cover damage during transit to, from and during the exhibition. frontofbicycle will not be responsible or liable for its artist members' or any damages/theft of their artwork.
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Disclaimer
Although frontofbicycle ensures its site is correct and up-to-date, frontofbicycle cannot be held responsible for any errors or omissions in publication. frontofbicycle reserves the right to make amendments to the contents of this site, without prior of notice. All posted images are copyright©. of either frontofbicycle or the artist member of frontofbicycle. All rights are reserved. Copying, displaying or the redistribution of any images, or any of frontofbicycle's written content without written permission from frontofbicycle is strictly prohibited.
Although frontofbicycle ensures its site is correct and up-to-date, frontofbicycle cannot be held responsible for any errors or omissions in publication. frontofbicycle reserves the right to make amendments to the contents of this site, without prior of notice. All posted images are copyright©. of either frontofbicycle or the artist member of frontofbicycle. All rights are reserved. Copying, displaying or the redistribution of any images, or any of frontofbicycle's written content without written permission from frontofbicycle is strictly prohibited.
Modification date: 1st May 2022
