Call for Artists: Fruita Community Center Exhibit

Purpose: The goal of exhibits and art displays in the Fruita Community Center is to have an active, healthy interaction with the community as they enjoy the facility and gather there for events and programs. In providing or denying space for exhibit, the City does not imply that the materials not meet critical standards for display nor does the City endorse or support the artist’s point of view.

Scope: Fruita Community Center will display four artists per year for a period of 90 days each. Art will be displayed in areas determined by the Parks and Recreation Director and the FCC Manager. Exhibits are ultimately approved by the consideration of the Fruita Arts and Culture Board.

Security and Liability: The City of Fruita does not carry any insurance for exhibits or artwork displayed in its facility and cannot be held responsible for the safety of any item on display in the building. There are public areas that cannot be consistently monitored against damage, theft or vandalism. Exhibitors are encouraged to contact an independent insurance agent for liability coverage.

Requests for Displays: Fruita Community Center will display the art of four artists per year. The Fruita Arts and Culture Board will screen all artist applications. Please submit application and portfolio to The City of Fruita Parks and Recreation Department 324 N Coulson Fruita CO 81521 recreation@fruita.org Call 970-858-0360 for more information. Artwork maybe submitted as images on a CD, thumb drive, or a portfolio (physical binder or folder with photographs of artwork) or web site. You may pick up your media once the Arts and Culture Board makes a selection.

Hanging and Removing Exhibits: All artwork must be of a size and weight able to be supported by the hanging mechanism in place. The FCC Manager will be responsible for how pieces are to be displayed and will oversee the hanging and removal of all pieces.

Sale of Artwork: If a piece sells during the 90-day display period, the artist may submit another piece approved by FCC Superintendant to replace the sold piece for the remainder of the 90-day exhibit. Any sales or transaction between the artist and an interested buyer are the artist’s responsibility and should be handled directly between the artist and buyer. Artists are responsible for collecting and reporting sales tax on sold items.  A Fruita Business License may be obtained at the Fruita Civic Center, City Clerk’s Office.