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Artists Council Policies
Artists Center - Palm Desert

#1 - Use of the Artists Center for Individual Sales and Promotion​

  • The Artists Council wants every artist member to be as successful as possible, and toward that end, the AC sponsors exhibitions that promote our artists and connect artists with the community. At the same time, the Artists Council uses revenue generated by the exhibitions to support our nonprofit organization and help underwrite our beautiful facility, staff and overhead expenses. In other words, we strive to provide great opportunities for artists while also remaining financially viable.

  • The Artists Center gallery is both a member and a public space – a place for artists to show their works in a group setting and also to connect through exhibitions and shows with prospective buyers and the community at large.

  • Artists are free to meet friends and potential buyers at the gallery any time during an exhibition to view and talk about work that is on display and about their work in general. They also are encouraged to invite friends and potential buyers to the opening receptions or to visit the Artists Center during their “gallery host” times.

  • However, the Artists Center is not a commercial gallery. Artists may not bring additional works from their studios to show potential buyers at the gallery.

  • Artists may not leave stacks of business cards, brochures, or other material promoting their artwork at the Artists Center. However, they may provide ONE (1) business card for display in a binder of artist contact information at the front desk.

  • In accordance with privacy concerns, Artists Center staff, Gallery Hosts, and Galen Ambassadors will not provide personal information about artist members. Rather, they will direct buyers interested in contacting a particular artist to go to the online Member Gallery or the current exhibition gallery featured on our website. They will also suggest that buyers send an email to info@artistscouncil.com to ask any special questions.

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#2 - Disclaimer Photography/Video Usage by the Artists Council​

  • The Artists Council (AC) reserves the right to use any photograph/video taken at the Artists Center in Palm Desert, or at any event sponsored by the AC, without the expressed written permission of those included within the photograph/video. The AC may use the photograph/video in publications or other media material produced, used or contracted by the AC including but not limited to: brochures, email invitations, magazines, website, etc.

  • To ensure the privacy of individuals and children, images will not be identified using full names or personal identifying information without written approval from the photographed subject, parent or legal guardian.

  • A person attending an AC event who does not wish to have their image recorded for distribution should make their wishes known to the photographer, and/or the event organizers, and/or contact the AC at info@artistscouncil.com, in writing of his/her intentions and include a photograph. The AC will use the photo for identification purposes and will hold it in confidence.

  • By participating in an AC event (and if not notifying the AC, in writing, of your desire to not have your photograph used by the AC), you are agreeing to release, defend, hold harmless and indemnify the AC from any and all claims involving the use of your picture or likeness. Any person or organization not affiliated with the AC may not use, copy, alter or modify AC photographs, graphics, videography or other, similar reproductions or recordings without the advance written permission of an authorized designee from the AC.

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#3 - Artists Council Artwork Policies

​    Policy Regarding Imagery that Depicts Sexual Conduct​

  • Visual representations, such as drawings, cartoons, paintings, and sculptures that appear to depict minors (under the age of 18) engaged in sexual activity will not be accepted by the Artists Council. If you are under the age of 18, you are not permitted to submit nude art of yourself. For artists' own protection it is highly recommended that you have any nude model sign a release form giving you the explicit permission to publish, share, distribute and to submit the work(s) to the Artists Council.​​

 

    Policy Regarding Hate Speech

  • The Artists Council has an obligation to create a safe, inclusive learning environment for all members of the community. Courts in the United States have found that expression generally cannot be punished based on its content or viewpoint. Thus, although hate speech, alone, receives constitutional protection, any expression that constitutes a true threat, incitement to imminent lawless action, discriminatory harassment or defamation will not be accepted by the Artists Council.​​

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