“Underwood No. 2” by Stacey McAdams, Heartland Art Club Signature Member

Gallery/Artist Agreement

We are thrilled to collaborate with talented artists like you and showcase your exceptional work in our 3000-square-feet of display space in our gallery located in the heart of historic downtown Kirkwood, Missouri. This agreement outlines the terms and conditions for the display and representation of your artwork at our gallery. By agreeing to these terms, you join us in our mission to elevate and celebrate representational art. We look forward to a successful and rewarding partnership!

Relationship Overview

This is an electronic agreement between you, an artist (referred to as the “artist”), and The Galleries at Heartland Art Club (referred to as the “Gallery”), a retail art gallery in Kirkwood, Missouri. The Gallery is operated by the non-profit (501)(c)(3) Heartland Art Club. The terms contained herein govern the display and representation of your artwork at the Gallery. By downloading, reading, and/or responding affirmatively and providing your full name in the space provided you are agreeing to all the terms contained in this agreement.

The agreement applies to artists the Gallery has confirmed for representation or exhibition. The agreement applies only to the artist’s works displayed at the Gallery and not to works that are not in its possession. The agreement does not confer upon the Gallery an agency relationship with the artist.

Both parties agree that at any time during the terms of the agreement the artist may request return of any individual unsold pieces. Retrieval of artwork or return shipping costs will be the responsibility of the artist.

Both parties acknowledge this agreement may be terminated by either party for any reason at any time.

Presentation

The artist agrees to provide works framed to Gallery standards in a condition ready for exhibition and with wire hangers only.
Please examine the artwork, matting, glass, and frames for chips, breaks, missing finishes or paint, corner damage, or any other imperfections.
Artwork must have an Inventory Form nicely taped to the back of the painting. The inventory form can be found HERE.
Contact the Gallery for sculpture specifications.

Shipping

Shipping of works to the Gallery and return shipping of unsold works is the responsibility of the artist. Airfloat™ or similar boxes are required to minimize damage to artwork in transit. Packing and shipping of sold works to the purchaser is the Gallery’s responsibility. Packing and shipping for return of artwork to the artist is the artist’s responsibility. Estimates for packing and shipping can be sent to the artist in advance of shipping.

DO NOT USE PACKING PEANUTS
DO NOT USE TAPE ON BUBBLE WRAP

Please ship artwork to:

The UPS Store
Attention: Heartland Art Club
101 West Argonne
Kirkwood, MO 63122

UPS Store phone number is 314-966-5410

Hand deliver artwork to:

Heartland Art Club
101-A West Argonne
Kirkwood, MO 63122

Gallery phone number is 314-821-6241

Be sure to send us a note with tracking information to Art@HeartlandArtClub.org letting us know when your artwork is expected to arrive or be delivered.

Display of Artwork

The Gallery reserves the right to determine whether to display a work and where on its premises to display it. The Gallery makes no guarantee that artworks provided to the Gallery will be on display at all times. The Gallery does not guarantee any artwork will be sold.

Insurance

The Gallery provides general liability insurance only for its facility. The Gallery recommends the artist also insure his/her work, including shipping insurance for work shipped to and from the Gallery.

The Gallery makes reasonable efforts to secure, safeguard, carefully handle, carefully store, and carefully wrap (when sold) all artworks.

Payment for Sold Works

The Gallery agrees to remit payment for a sold work to the artist within 30-45 days of the sale date. On rare occasions and in order to accommodate clients, the Gallery may offer an installment plan for purchase of artwork. In this case, payment to the artist will be made within 30-45 days of the final installment payment.

Cash and Check Sales

The Gallery will remit the sale price of the artwork, less the herein agreed upon gallery commission of 25% for a Heartland Art Club member artist or 35% for a non-member artist. If you are not a member, please consider joining HERE.

Credit and Debit Card Sales

For sales made by credit or debit cards, an additional 3% processing fee will be deducted from the total sales price.

Use of Photos

Heartland Art Club may use photos of all artwork displayed at the Gallery, and artist information for use on its website, social media, and print materials.

Additional Requested Information

Artists are required to fill out the Artist Intake Form.

For each artwork submitted, the artist must also complete the Artwork Inventory Form.

We are excited to offer your artwork at The Galleries at Heartland Art Club and look forward to a successful relationship!
If you have questions, please contact us any time at 314-821-6241.

Submit Your Signature

Artist agrees to the above terms by responding below. Please check the box and provide electronic “signature” by typing in first name, last name, and phone number. Then choose “submit.”