STUDIO RENTALS

Application Form SANCHEZ ART CENTER STUDIO RENTAL PROGRAM GENERAL INFORMATION 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.   SELECTION CRITERIA: Artistic medium of applicant must contribute to maintaining a balance of mediums represented at the Center. For instance, a healthy range of medium includes, but is not limited to: painting, ceramics, photography, and sculpture. Artistic medium of applicant must be compatible with others sharing studio space. Applicant artist's resume and portfolio must demonstrate a commitment to art making Applicant must demonstrate ability to perform volunteer duties (service hours) to support the Center's programs and operations. Applicant must demonstrate a commitment to use the studio space on a regular basis. Applicant must have satisfactory personal references and credit check. If more than 1 artist qualifies for a space, preference will be given based on Pacifica residency, date of application, and to those artists who have not previously had studio space at the Art Center. SUMMARY OF TERMS: Studios to be used for original art making only. Excluded uses include non-art-related meetings and production work. Teaching in studio requires approval of Executive Director. Sale of original art is allowable. Artist shall commit to Service Hours, based on studio size (Ex: each standard size studio contributes 96 hours per year; hours per artist are prorated based upon number of artists in each space.) This helps to keep rents affordable. 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 yr.). Artist shall participate in a minimum of one Art Guild of Pacifica exhibition per year. Studio Artists are responsible for all repairs and maintenance to their studios. All debris/garbage/recycling, etc., must be disposed of by artist. SAC has no studio collection service. The buildings are not heated or air conditioned. Sinks in studios are cold water only. Heaters requiring the use of electricity are not allowed. 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 6 year limitation, and there is no waiting list, tenancy may revert to month-to-month, based on Selection Committee approval. 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. RATES: Rents in effect for currently available spaces are 51 cents per square foot, excluding service hours:     Standard size studio with sink - 935 sq ft (72 cents per sq foot, including service hours @ $25 per) Shared occupancy - $480/mo., prorated by number of artists in studio Single occupancy - $600/mo. Service hours - 96 hours per year, prorated by number of artists in studio Most studios are standard size. Several are currently available.     X-Large size studio with bathroom, walk-in closet - 1206 sq ft (68 cents per square foot, including service hours @ $25 per) Shared occupancy - $615/mo., prorated by number of artists in studio Single occupancy - $760/mo. Service hours - 96 hours per year, prorated by number of artists in studio We have 1 studio of this size, which may become available to share. SANCHEZ ART CENTER SERVICE HOURS GENERAL INFORMATION Studio artists are responsible for an annual Service Hour commitment (96 hours per standard size studio; more or less for a larger or smaller space) 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.   The following are examples of the activities that qualify for service hours: Keying - Opening and closing the galleries for whoever is signed up to "sit" during gallery open hours. One "Keying" = two service hours, and includes opening and closing the gallery. Artists may "key" a maximum of 4 times per year. Special Events: This group works with the Executive Director to produce and staff income-generating special events, such as Arts on Fire, the 50-50 Show, and the Pacifica Fog Fest. Exhibitions: There are East and Main Gallery Committees, as well as a West Gallery Coordinator, who take care of a variety of tasks required by our exhibition program such as: acceptance of artwork, hanging a show, patching and paint touch-up at end of show. Facilities/Maintenance: 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. Receptions: Members coordinate the purchase of food and drinks for the receptions at the Art Center. They also coordinate serving the food, cleanup, and recycling.   Individual Positions 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 communicates policies to the studio artists from the Board of Directors. West Wing Coordinator: Works with Program Director and Art Guild of Pacifica representative(s) to install artwork and coordinate exhibition details. Traditionally this gallery is home to the Art Guild of Pacifica exhibits, and they install and remove their own artwork. A key duty of the West Wing Liaison is to coordinate gallery sitting sign-ups with AGP artists dropping off or picking up their work during show transitions.   Miscellaneous Opportunities Gallery sitting, helping staff with projects, or taking care of a special need you've spotted. Initiative is encouraged, though we request that you talk to the Executive Director or Program Director before you design your own project. Qualified SAC artists may teach in our Arts Ed program and apply their teaching hours to their service hour commitment. Also, one studio artist always sits on the Studio Selection Committee for new rentals and renewals; this is non-voting position.   Application Form