STUDIO RENTALS

Application Form APPLICATION PROCESS & GENERAL INFORMATION July 2010 Sanchez Art Center is a California Non-Profit Public Benefit Corporation. The Center operates an active artist workspace program, whereby qualifying artists may rent affordable studio space. Studios will be available starting in January 2011. The application deadline is October 7, 2010.   SELECTION PROCESS: An active waiting list is maintained by date of application received. The Center strives to maintain a healthy range of medium to include, but not limited to, painting, ceramics, photography, and sculpture. Interviews of applicants are prompted by vacancies, with consideration of medium represented or lacking at the Center. Artists are selected for studio space by the Studio Selection Committee according to the criteria listed below. SELECTION CRITERIA: Applicants are selected for consideration based on the seniority of their application date and the contribution of their medium to the Center. Artistic medium of applicant must be compatible with others sharing studio space. Applicant artist must demonstrate a commitment to art making, based on a review of the applicant's resume and portfolio. Applicant must demonstrate ability to perform volunteer services to support the Center's programs and operations. Applicant must demonstrate a commitment to use the studio work space on a regular basis. Applicant must have satisfactory personal references. SUMMARY OF TERMS: Studios to be used for original art making only. Excluded uses include non art-related meetings, fee-based services/classes (except classes approved by Executive Director) & production work. Sale of original art is allowable. Artist shall commit to Service Hours, based on studio size (from 40 to 72 hours per year). At signing of Lease, artist will deposit first month rent, last month rent, and $100 security deposit. Artist shall maintain an active City of Pacifica Business License (initial processing fee is waived, annual fee is approximately $40). Artist shall maintain an active membership with the Art Guild of Pacifica ($25 per year). Studios are rented "as is." Studio Artists are responsible for all repairs and maintenance to their studios. All debris/garbage/recycling, etc. must be disposed of by artist; there is no studio collection service at Sanchez Art Center. Lease terms vary with a maximum of 2 years. Renewals are subject to Selection Committee approval, but in no case may an artist remain longer than 6 years. If an artist reaches the six year limitation, and there is no waiting list, tenancy may revert to month-to-month. However, SAC is required to advertise the space, and at such time as a new tenant is selected, the artist will be given 30 days notice to vacate the premises. A credit check may be required. RATES: Subject to studio availability, and pending Board approval, rents effective January 1, 2011, are likely to be set as follows: Small Size Studio – 193 sq ft - NO sink – Single RENT: $200/mo. Small Size Studio – 193 sq ft - WITH sink – Single– RENT: $260/mo. Standard Size Studio – 935 sq ft – Shared sink – Shared Occupancy– RENT: $480/mo. prorated by number artists in studio (2 to 6 occupants) Standard Size Studio - 935 sq ft - Sink - Single - RENT: $600/mo. SERVICE HOUR REQUIREMENTS SERVICE HOURS: Studio artists are responsible for an annual Service Hour commitment to help operate Center programs. The agreement on behalf of the artist to provide service hours allows us to lower our operating and maintenance costs, which in turn enables SAC to offer affordable studio rental rates. Artists commit to between 40 and 72 annual service hours. The following is a sampling of the types of activities which require service hour support: Main Gallery Committee: Works closely with the Program Director and artists exhibiting in the gallery to install artwork and coordinate exhibition details. East Wing Gallery Committee: Works with Program Director and artists exhibiting in the gallery to install artwork and coordinate exhibition details. Traditionally this has been a more independent gallery because the exhibiting artists must install and remove their own artwork. Facilities/Maintenance Committee: This crucial committee is responsible for basic maintenance of facilities, including replacing light bulbs, fixing broken windows, cleaning cobwebs off the building, removing weeds, and touching up paint. Office Committee: Help with mailings, data entry, archiving. Reception/Events Committee: Members coordinate the food and drinks for the receptions at the Art Center. They also coordinate serving the food, cleanup, and recycling. Fundraising Committee: This committee works closely with the Executive Director to raise monies for the art center through individual donor projects and special events on and off-site. Board Liaison: This person(s) must be a studio holder at the Sanchez Art Center. He or she represents the studio artists at the Sanchez Art Center, Board of Director meetings. This person is responsible for passing communications between the Board of Directors and the studio artists. He or she communicates questions and concerns to the Board members, and also communicates policies to the studio artists from the Board of Directors. Gallery Sitting Coordinator: Ensures there are adequate Gallery Sitters from Art Guild of Pacifica volunteers to cover open gallery hours. Sign-ups are most easily obtained when AGP members are dropping off or picking up art works exhibited at SAC. Hours are computed on quarterly basis over the calendar year period of 1/1-12/31. Hours may be "bought" for $25 per hour. Failure to fulfill required hours may be grounds for termination of Lease. Application Form