SCULPTOR TERMS & CONDITIONS
This agreement sets out the terms & conditions for sculptors entering their work into the NZ Rural Sculpture Awards.
By confirming on the sculpture registration form that you have read the Terms and Conditions of Entry and by paying the applicable entry fee to the Trust, the Entrant enters into a legally binding agreement with the Trust.
The Parties
This agreement is between the Kimbolton Arts & Sculpture Trust (“the Trust”) and the registered artist (“the Sculptor”).
The Event
The Trust presents the Kimbolton Sculpture Festival, at Kimbolton, Manawatū.
The Trust reserves the right to refuse any entry for any reason at the discretion of the Trust. This would only occur after consultation with the Sculptor.
The Trust may refuse, relocate, or require modification of any sculpture deemed unsafe or to be inappropriate.
Sculptures must not be removed from the festival site prior to 4 pm on the day of the festival.
Vehicles are only allowed into the festival site at the time of drop off (Thursday/Friday) and pick up after the conclusion of the event (from 4pm on Saturday/or Sunday).
Sculpture entries must
Comply with the Award Conditions as published on the ruralart.nz website.
Be registered on the online entry form.
Be principally conceived and constructed by the entrant.
Be structurally sound, securely mounted on a stable base, and safe and appropriate for public display.
Be for sale on the day of the festival and through the ruralart.nz website for 30 days after the festival unless indicated otherwise on the entry registration form.
Be original works that have not been exhibited in public exhibitions or competitions prior to the festival.
Entrants must
Have registered their entry, provided the information requested and have paid their entry fee by the closing date for entries.
Have accepted the Sculptor Terms & conditions Contract by the closing date.
Be the owner of their entry.
Be available by phone on the Friday afternoon during judging
Ensure that any legal, regulatory or safety condition that applies to an entry is fulfilled to the satisfaction of the Trust prior to installation.
Consent to their name and details being used by the media and for promotional purposes.
Security and Insurance
The Trust undertakes that all care will be taken to ensure security of the sculptures for the duration of the festival, it is, however, the responsibility of the sculptor to insure their work if they feel it is necessary. In other words, the Trust takes no responsibility for loss, damage or theft of any sculptures exhibited during the opening hours of the festival.
Sculptors are responsible for ensuring that only they uplift their unsold sculptures from the designated spot after the closure of the festival.
Overnight security will be provided between 5:00 pm and 7:00 am on Thursday, Friday and Saturday nights.
Sculpture display
The Trust invites sculptors to discuss with the Trust the option to display their work in or around Kimbolton after the festival is over.
Awards and judging
Awards are granted at the sole discretion of the judges.
No correspondence will be entered into regarding judging decisions.
Disputes:
Any dispute not otherwise provided for will be determined by the Trustees of the Trust, whose decision will be final.
Sales and Commission
Sculptures that are offered for sale during the festival and on the ruralart.nz website for the 30 days after the festival, are subject to the following clauses.
Sale terms and conditions
Exclusivity of Sales: The Sculptor agrees to grant the Trust exclusive rights to sell their sculptures designated for sale on a commission basis during the Festival and for 30 days thereafter. The sculptures will be featured on the ruralart.nz website, with all sales processed through the Kimbolton Arts & Sculpture Trust bank account.
Commission Structure: The Trust will receive a commission of 20% of the sale price for each sculpture sold during the exclusivity period. The remaining 80% of the sale price will be paid to the Artist.
Payment Terms: The Trust will remit payment, via internet banking, to the Sculptor for sculptures sold, minus the commission, within 3 working days of the sale of the artwork.
Promotion and Marketing: The Trust agrees to display and promote the sculptures on the ruralart.nz website, Kimbolton Sculpture Festival facebook page and @Kimsculpture Instagram site during the exclusivity period, as deemed appropriate.
Freight: Unless otherwise agreed in writing, all freight, packing, insurance, and delivery costs for sculptures sold during and the 30 days following the festival are the responsibility of the purchaser; the sculptor is responsible for coordinating delivery with the purchaser.
Liability: Liability for the goods (such as damage or loss during shipping) lies with the seller until the goods are delivered to the buyer. The Kimbolton Arts & Sculpture Trust does not accept any liability for delivery, loss or damage to the artwork during shipping at any time.
Disputes: The Kimbolton Arts & Sculpture Trust will not undertake to resolve any disputes arising from the sale and purchase transaction. The Trust recommends that any unresolved disputes arising from the sale and purchase of the artwork should be taken to the Disputes Tribunal.
SCULPTURE REGISTRATION
To register your sculptures, click on the button below and fill out the registration form. You can save and return to the registration form at any time to complete the registration. Early submission of your registration is encouraged to assist with planning.