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Terms of Membership: Artnauts 2024

The Artnauts have 3 international exhibitions each year. An Artnauts curator procures the venue, establishes contacts, travels to the show and is responsible for setting up and taking down the exhibit. Other Artnauts are encouraged to go with the curator to these destinations to contribute to the dialogue between our artists and the citizens of the host country. To enable this important work and to cover travel and other expenses, we require each member to pay for all 3 shows annually. This allows us to budget what we need to make our mission a reality. Artnauts’ Fees pays for the Lead Curator.

Please read the document carefully, and then sign at the signature line at the end of the document if you agree to these commitments.

2024: 3 International Exhibitions 

1. Sarajevo Feb 8 at the Winter Arts Festival, then will travel to Burch University, Sarajevo and possibly to Georgia. Curator: George Rivear , Emir Klepo

2. Rwanda DATES TBD Sometime June of July. Curator: Trine Bumiller

3. Northern Ireland DATES TBD, most likely Fall. Curator: Rian Kerrane

All specifications will be sent as soon as the details for each exhibition are finalized.

Exhibition Requirements

• You must commit to ALL 3 International exhibitions for 2023.

• YOU MUST PAY FEES TO ALL SHOWS, even if you do not submit work for an exhibition.

• If you are unable to submit work for an exhibition, you MUST contact the lead curator, exhibition assistants, and collective coordinator.

• You must follow all specifications and deadlines for the exhibition: make work according to the theme, size and preparation requirements and hit all deadlines for digital submission support materials, delivery of artwork and fees.
  

  Membership Fees 

• The fees for the year are $309/show for 3 shows = $927  Pay for one show at a time because sometimes the show fee might be less.

• If you collaborate with another Artnaut, EACH of you must pay your own fee. 

• Both of you participate in the shows, therefore, both of you must pay the fee.

• Fees paid with a credit card through our donation buttons are tax-deductible.

• You must submit the fee by a designated deadline.

• You will be given 1 e-mail reminder about the fee deadline. 

• If you miss the deadline, you must pay a $50 late fee fine.

• Anyone who commits to 2024 and does not uphold the conditions for membership (sections I + II) will not be eligible for any Artnauts’ activities in the future. 

  
  Catalogs/Press/Social Media/ Mailchimp 

• Catalogs: 

A catalog is published for each exhibition, either through BLURB or via the host institution’s country.  

• Press: 

With each exhibition, there is a copious amount of press. On average we have about 10 publications/year. 

• We have a continuous presence on our Website https://www.artnauts.org/, Instagram and Facebook and 4 newsletters via Mailchimp

Artwork : Timeline + Safety + DeadLines

• After the initial exhibition, sometimes our exhibitions may tour to other locations and not return to the USA for an undetermined amount of time. 

• The safety of everyone's work is paramount to the collective. However, unforeseen circumstances sometimes put the artwork at risk. Know that the Artnauts’ are not responsible for work that is damaged or stolen.

• Digital support materials and the actual works must be submitted by ALL deadlines!  This is critical in making the collective run smoothly.

• After an exhibition returns to the USA, the artworks will be mailed to you at no charge.

• This service is part of your fees.

MORE NEWS…

• If anyone would like to curate an exhibition in 2024 and beyond, please let the Board know asap..

• Once you become a member, we will send you the names/ contact info of Board Members.

• Please share with us any ideas about ways to make the collective run better.

THANKS FOR CONSIDERING BECOMING A 2024 ARTNAUT artnauts.org

Volunteering for the Collective

ALL members must volunteer to help run the collective for at least 10 hours/year. 

• International Curation International exhibition in place of contention

• National Curation Anniversary + Globalocation Archive Exhibitions

• Development Grant Writing, fundraising general expenses/documentary film project

• Exhibitions’ Assistances Exhibition preparation, making labels, communication,work return

• Catalog Creating catalogs via Blurb or TBD with host country 

• PR Writing press releases, updates to Website, Facebook/social media/Mailchimp

• Membership Helping recruit +train new members, overseeing volunteering

• Mentor Members Give feedback to members about work and help with protocol

• OTHER

Please fill out the below information if you would like to be considered for membership to ARTNAUTS. Please note, we budget our yearly exhibitions based on members' participation in the shows. This means that if you join, you must pay the fees for ALL 3 SHOWS: $309/show for a total of $927 for 2024. You can pay as you go for each exhibition but are committed to the cost of all three shows. These fees cover travel and installation of the work. We purposely choose venues where we feel a community connection and discourse is most needed.  If you can agree to all the terms and would like to submit an application to join the collective for 2024, please fill out the following information. Once submitted, applications are reviewed by the Arnauts’ Advisory Group and our membership coordination team. You will be notified about your application within 2-3 weeks of submission. 

For questions please contact the New Membership Coordinator: Julie Puma -jgpuma1966@gmail.com

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ARTNAUTS: Frequently Asked Questions

How many members are in the collective and who are they?

We will have between 55-60.  Many members teach at the college level and we have a few members who teach in high school.  There are about 10 members who are solely working artists. Almost all the members have advanced degrees in art or some art-related field, education, design and law. We have between 7-10 international members. You will be in very good company and sometimes we invite guests to join us- for example, Richard Serra joined us for a show in Palestine.

What is the work about?

You will make work that responds to a particular theme for each show. The lead curator will set the theme and we will send you comprehensive instructions for the show.  You must adhere to strict guidelines for the theme and hit all deadlines for getting your work and support materials in.

 What is the typical size for a piece for an exhibition and why? And medium?

All works are small scale: 8.5” x 11”.  All work must be flat 2-d works.  The work must be matted with a white or off-white matte.  The work never needs to be framed or under glass.  It is too hard to get it there.  Sometimes, host institution will put the work under glass on site. 

 The scale is small because since 9/11 it is hard to get big boxes through customs that are bigger in size and also there is a whole protocol if it is art. So the bigger works in the past sometimes would get hung up in costumes. Therefore, we have gone to a smaller format so that George can put the art in a carryon bag to avoid any issues.

 The work can be any medium, unless specified differently by the curator, as long as it is flat, not fragile, and original.  No reproductions.

 We will assist you in how to properly prepare your work.

 What happens to the work after the show?

The work will be mailed back to the owner once it comes back from the venue. Typically, work is mailed back within 2-3 months however, on occasion it may take longer based on show specifics.  

Can you travel to the show with the curator?

YES…you are welcome to go to any shows it is an AMAZING experience.  You would help the curator set up the show and be involved with all of the activities around the show- opening, talks, meeting with the press, etc. you would  be working with every aspect of the show and more.

 The Artnauts pays all expenses for the head curator.  Accompanying members pay for all their own expenses. 

 What does the $309 fee per show cover?

Your fees cover the following:

1. Pays for flights, accommodations, food, other travel expenses in the country, etc. for the curator of the show

2. Catalog production

3. PR for the shows

4. Materials to stage the show- labels, signage, lighting, etc.

5. Sometimes we need to pay for security at the show, drivers, translators and more

6. Extra funds left over from an exhibition will go towards travel in the future to pick up exhibitions from prior years

7. Extra funds also go towards buying catalogs via Blurb

How are fee payment handled?

We spread out the 3 shows throughout the year so plan on a show every 3-4 months with payment due at time of submission. This is an easy process.

 How are selections made?

Your application is reviewed by the Artnauts Advisory Board. You will be notified within a month.

 What are the typical citations for a year of Artnauts’ activities?

At the end of the year we will send you a compilation of all that can be cited on your resume.