Shift - Artist agreement - The Bristol Art Museum

Shift
Memo of Agreement
Delivery of artwork Friday July 15, 2022
On view Thursday, July 21 – Sunday, September 11, 2022
Artist Reception Thursday, July 21, 5:30-7:30PM

Shift

The central focus of Bristol Art Museum’s exhibit Shift is about the way that viewers create cognitive, cultural, and social associations for symbols, imagery, and words, which do not have fixed meanings like we often assume they do.

The artists who have works in Shift are questioning our mutual understanding of visual language, the way we construct ideas about objects, the materials that objects are made of, and the way we embed or assign the sometimes-arbitrary connotations to objects. If viewers are receptive to or respond intuitively to the artwork, they may find themselves questioning the cultural and physical world around us and its meaning.

Additionally, the sculptures on view ask viewers to reconsider the meaning or value of common objects; for instance, if a handgun is encrusted with mussel shells how does that change this symbol of power? Also included are works that could shift our opinions about commonly held beliefs, which in turn could create cultural change. As an example, is it possible for Rhode Island’s Victory Day to be transformed into a different celebration?

Changes to how we understand meanings occur over time; often times these meanings can be dependent on the point of view of the audience. Whether photography, sculpture, jewelry or a participatory story-building activity, this exhibit demonstrates that these ever-changing meanings become more obvious when presented through subtle or distinctive visual language.

Please fill out this form and
submit by June 25, 2022 (or sooner)

To better serve our community, it helps to know more about our exhibiting artists.
Please consider providing answers to the 2 following questions.

What age best describes you? *

18-24 yr of age 25-34 yr of age 35-44 yr of age 45-54 yr of age 55-64 yr of age 65-74 yr of age 75 or older Prefer not to say

Which best describes you? *

American Indian or Alaskan Native Asian Black or African American Hispanic, Latino/a/x, or of Spanish Origin Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander White Prefer not to say

The Museum will provide exhibition space for the designated time period.
The Museum will be open to the public for usual advertised hours.
The Museum will promote the exhibit/artists on social media, printed publications, electronic invitations etc. All rights remain the sole property of the artist.
The Museum will maintain an active insurance policy in case of damage or theft against loaned artwork.

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Name *

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Last

Phone Number *

Email *

Address *

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City

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I agree to loan the Bristol Art Museum the requested artwork, ready for installation. (If your work has special hardware or installation requirements, please bring the appropriate materials with the artwork). *

Agree

Choose One *

I agree to deliver my artwork to the Museum on Friday, July 15, between 1:00-3:00pm I have made arrangements for my work to be delivered to the Museum on Friday, July 15, between 1:00-3:00pm I have made alternative arrangements with the curator Mary Dondero

I agree that the artwork I loan is original and authored by me, the artist. *

Agree

I agree that all of my artwork presented in this exhibit will stay on display for the entire duration of the exhibit, which is until 4:00pm, Sept 11, 2022. *

Agree

I agree to either pick up or arrange to have my work picked up on September 11, between 4:00 and 5:00pm. *

Agree

I understand that BAM's Curator and Museum staff will install my artwork, unless previous arrangements are made with the curator. *

Agree

I understand that the Bristol Art Museum does not sell artwork. All purchase arrangements must be made between artist and buyer/collector. BAM is not responsible for any transactions. (The Museum is willing to accept any contribution the artist might want to make as a result of a sale). *

Agree

I agree that if my artwork sells during the exhibit, the sold work will remain at BAM until exhibit dates are complete. *

Agree

Please Choose One *

I am a Bristol Art Museum Member. I will become a member by registering on-line at or when dropping off my artwork. (Individual membership is $40). I do not wish to be a BAM member at this time.

I agree that the Bristol Art Museum may use my provided artist statement, biography and images for advertising and promotion of the exhibit. *

Agree

Optional. To help us promote the exhibit please tell us your instagram account *

Optional. To help us promote the exhibit please tell us your Facebook account *

Please copy and paste a short artist statement here. This will be displayed on the wall for visitors to read. Please take care that all information is accurate. *

Please copy and paste a short artist biography here. This will be displayed on the wall for visitors to read. Please take care that all information is accurate. *

I am willing to be interviewed on video for promotion of the exhibit. *

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Please provide at least one image however more than one is better for promoting the exhibit.

Image #1

Please upload IMAGE #1 *

Max file size: 10MB

Please provide the following 3 _ title, medium and price/value for image #1 *

Image #2

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Image #3

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Image #4

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Image #5

Please upload Image #5 *

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Optional image

Optional Image of you with your work or in the studio *

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By submitting this form, I agree to all of my artist/lender obligations *

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BLM - The Board of Directors of the Bristol Art Museum mourn the senseless death of George Floyd and all the victims of racial injustice. The Board actively supports efforts to bridge racial disparities, to reject racism, and to work toward making Bristol a much more culturally rich and inclusive community through the arts. The Board believes art fosters learning, contemplation, and critical discourse; it recognizes positive change is achieved through active engagement with the town and residents. Change happens when communities work together to achieve common goals. Therefore, Bristol Art Museum is committed to developing exhibits and programs around equity, respect, and compassion. These are the organization's guiding principles and touchstones for moving forward.

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