Carnwath 2003, 2004(1) HOUSE RULES OF THE TORPEDO FACTORY ARTISTS' ASSOCIATION
INTRODUCTION
The Art Center was created to provide space in which professional artists could work. In return
for affordable rent from the City of Alexandria, artists are expected to open their studios to the
public and to provide an educational and cultural experience to the public.
In order to afford to rent and work in the Art Center, artists may display and sell their work
made in the studio. They should set as personal goals the achievement of growth and excellence in
their field and a contribution to the professional advancement of the Art Center as a whole.
To make this unique facility work and to preserve a feeling of community among the artists,
essential rules must be established: The following "House Rules" have been adopted by the Board
of Directors of the Torpedo Factory Artists' Association(TFAA) and are binding upon all
members.
A. STUDIO RESPONSIBILITIES
1. Rent (including pro-rata share of dues) must be paid by the 15th of each month. Liability
insurance as required under the lease must be obtained and kept in force and the appropriate notices
of insurance given to the TFAA. Failure to pay rent or to keep current the liability insurance will
result in penalties in the form of late fees or eviction proceedings.
2. To keep the Art Center open and vital for visitors,part of our commitment to the City, it is
essential that the studios be open. The artist/artists must be present the specified number of hours or
available within the building doing volunteer work for the Art Center that requires him/her to be
away from the studio. The required hours per week for each studio are as follows:
Single artist studios must be open to the public a minimum of 1248 hours per year(this
averages 24 hours per week).
Two artist studios must be open to the public a minimum of 1560 hours per year(this
averages 30 hours per week)
Three artist studios must be open to the public a minimum of 1872 hours per year
(this averages 36 hours per week)
Four or more artist studios must be open to the public a minimum of 2080 hours per year
(this averages 40 hours per week)
These requirement must be met between the hours of 10:00 a.m.to 5:00 p.m, on the days the Art
Center is open to the public.
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In shared studios hours may be divided as agreed by the resident artists sharing that space.
However, no artist may be there fewer than 364 hours per year (This averages one 7 hour day per
week), except during a Leave of Absence. The House and Lease committees and the Board of
Directors will consider any special circumstances on an individual basis as necessary.
Artists may have an assistant to help in the working process in the studio, but the assistant is not .
to be paid primarily to sell artwork. The assistant cannot under any circumstances relieve the artist
of his/her hour obligations. The assistant must be conversant with all aspects of the artist's work in
order to communicate with the public. Assistants may not display, promote, or sell their own work.
3.In order to continue the tradition that artists' studios are working places rather than shops, artists
will spend the majority of their time in the studio.producing artwork, not just sitting and selling.
Work displayed and sold in a studio must have been primarily made in that studio.Due to studio
time and resource limitations of large group studios, it is understood that members'work cannot be
made primarily in that studio. Still,group artists are expected to work on their art in that studio on
the day they are here. To the extent possible, photographers should work in their studios, and will
always be available to educate the public.
Work must be the artist's original concept. It must be produced by the artist or under his/her
direct supervision. (See Standards and Practices below.)Work of other artists who are not juried
into the art center may not be displayed or sold in the studio or workshops.
4. During the required hours the studio is open to the public,the artist must work in full view of the
public, not behind walls and barricades except for reasons of safety or if working from a live nude
model. Studio hall windows are not to be blocked by anything other than the studio address sign,
posted hours, and a small notice board no more than 9" x 12" in size. Exterior windows and those
that provide visual access to other studios should be clear and unobstructed except for art requiring
natural back light. (e. g. stained glass).
5. Subleasing-Artists may take leave or vacations during the year in accordance with the attached
SUBLEASING policy, page 14.
6. Joint Tenancy-For information on issues of joint tenancy refer to the
attached JOINT TENANCY guidelines,page 11.
&STANDARDS AND PRACTICES FOR FINE ARTS AND FINE CRAFTS
To further implement and define the House Rules of the TFAA, the following Standards and
Practice for Fine Arts and Fine Crafts have been established with particular regard given to quality
and craftsmanship.
Work must be the artist's original concept. It must be produced by the artist or under his/her direct
supervision, Commercially made supplies and parts that are not incorporated into the artist's work
must not be exhibited or sold separately(e.g.,uncut stained glass,jewelry chains, commercially
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produced beads and findings, among others). Commercial supplies and parts must be only a minor
element of the finished piece so that it will show the hand of the artist. Framing or repair of work
other than the artist's own work is not permitted in the art center.
A. Original work is that which is conceived and executed by the artist. Only limited
assistance is acceptable in the execution of the work.
B. Emphasis of artist's work should be on one-of-a-kind pieces or responsibly sized (in
numbers) editions. Commercial reproductions of the artist's original artwork(e.g., offset
lithography, photo-reproductions, commercially cast ceramics, etc.) may not be
displayed or sold in studios. Commercially printed posters which advertise a specific
show may be sold.
C, No commercially produced article will be displayed with or as original art unless it
functions as a minor part of the original final work. (Examples of supporting parts:
frames, sculpture bases,jewelers' findings, beads, etc.)
D. Kits and posters are not to be sold in studios. Artists may, however, discreetly display
And sell commercially produced cards under the following conditions:
1. Cards are a reproduction of artist's original work and not expressly
designed to be a card.
Z. Size of card should be no larger than 48 square inches.
3..Matted or framed reproduction cards may not be displayed or sold.
4.Reproduction cards can not be signed as originals.
E. Artists shall have the freedom to grow aesthetically but must adhere to the standards and
practices for the medium in which they are working.
ACCEPTABLE ORIGINAL ART BYMEDIUM
The creation of an original by using a reproduction as a base must involve significant hands-on
work by the artist. The intent of the artist must be to create a unique piece that is clearly different
from the original. The copy or reproduction utilized must be only a supporting part of the final
work. Artwork that does not conform to this standard may not be sold or displayed in the art center.
Artists using purchased components must present a finished piece in which the focus is on his/her
own design rather than the purchased components.
All art displayed in the art center should be clearly labeled with information explaining what
methods and materials are used in creating the work, especially those incorporating reproductions
as part of the original.
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THREE DBMNSIONA.L WORK
Sculpture—original; and subsequent castings
Ceramics - original; and subsequent castings
Jewelry--original; and subsequent production pieces.
Fibers.-original one-of-a-kind pieces; and limited editions.
Art glass- original, no commercial patterns
TWO DIMENSIONAL WORK
Original paintings
Original drawings
Collage-Use of reproductions is permitted if reproductions are substantially
modified to create a new work with its own aesthetic impact. (See beginning
statement.)
Original prints -hand pulled directly from matrix (plate, stone, screen, etc)
Photography - acceptable printing processes from slides,negatives, digital, or
Polaroid cameras
1. Print produced directly in the darkroom by the photographer
2. Photographs printed commercially under the direction of the
photographer.
3. Prints produced by scanning slides or negatives into a computer and
printed by a computer printer under the direction of the photographer
4.Polaroids -
a. Manipulated Polaroids- laser copies are only permitted as a base
for a new original(see beginning statement)
b. Polaroid transfers from slides -laser copies are permitted only as a
base for new original.
c. Polaroid emulsions -laser copies are only permitted as a base for a
new original.
Computer or digital art
1. Image is created in computer entirely by the artist by drawing or painting
with mouse or stylus
2. Image is created in computer by scanning actual objects into the computer.
3. Image is created by scanning a photograph of an original into the
computer if the photo is only used as a base for a new original.
4. Image is created by scanning preexisting artwork or photo of existing
artwork(watercolor, pastel, etc.)into a computer if the artwork is used only
as a base for a new original.
Work incorporating reproductions -permissible if the reproductions are used
only as a base for the new original(see beginning statement)
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MEDIUM SPECIFIC STANDARDS AND PRACTICES
i. ART GLASS- Stained glass,Etched/engraved glass,Fused glass,
Flamework, Cast glass, Enameling
a. No commercial patterns or kits.
b. Avoid excessive commercialism.
c. No imitation stained glass, such as plastic overlay.
d. Multiples of design are acceptable, as long as not overdone.
e. I Containers that are not food-safe will be so labeled.
2. CERAMICS
a. General guidelines apply.
b. Food containers must be food-safe. Containers that are not food-safe must be
clearly labeled.
3. ENGRAVING-Hand engraving only.
4.FIBERS
a. Emphasis should be on ane-of-a-kind pieces and not on production work. (see
general guidelines).
b. No direct use of commercial patterns or kits.
5. JEWELRY
a. All models must be original designs of the artist.
b. Original models must be made by the artist.
c. The artist must work limited editions of the original model in its majority
6.MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS -Majority of work done in the studio should
constitute making of new instruments.
7.PAINTING(General Standards and Practices Apply)
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8.PHOTOGRAPHY
a. Photographic prints for display and sale in the studio must be either
1)Produced entirely by the photo-artist, or
2) Produced by a printer-craftsman (either commercial or custom) following
the specific instructions of the photo-artist as so indicated.
b. No mass-produced prints without significant input from the photo-artist.
9.PRINTN AIUNNG
a. Prints are limited to works in which the matrix(plate, stone, block, film
positive, stencil, computer image, etc.)is conceived and executed by the artist.
The edition must be produced by the artist or under his/her supervision.
b. If a print is produced in its entirety by the artist,the abbreviation `Imp."
(Impressit) may be placed after the artists' signature to so indicate.
c. In the case of artist collaboration within the Factory, each artist should sign
the print.
10. SCULPTURE
a. Sculpture may be cast outside the Factory if the materials used in casting
cannot safely or realistically be used inside the Factory by the artist (e.g., metals,
resins).
b. Every sculpture will be durable, safe, and well crafted.
C.GUIDELINES FOR WORIONG CONDITIONS
1.Noise should be kept to a minimum and be related to the needs of the working process
only. Vacuuming may not be done between 10:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. Radios,telephones,
answering machines, and other equipment should be set on low volume.
2. Children brought in by the artists should be kept under control and in the studio.
3.Pets in studios will be limited to dogs,which must be kept in the studio and must be
leashed when walking through public areas. Dogs may not be left overnight or unattended
for inappropriate periods of time (to be determined case by case). Any artist who brings any
dog into the Art Center must have an appropriate addendum to his or her insurance policy to
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indemnify the TFAA and the City from all liability associated with such pet's presence in
the Art Center. In addition, a current rabies vaccination certificate must be presented at the
execution of the new lease.
4.Equipment of a hazardous nature should be used and stored carefully in compliance with
fire regulation. Toxic sprays (fixatives, varnishes, oil- and lacquer-based paint etc.)may
only be used in the spray booth. All artists should understand the use of fine extinguishers;
the location of water and the shower when using caustic chemicals;the location of fire pull
boxes and the evacuation stair routes for their part of the building.
D.STUDIO EgMRITANCE
1. When assigning a new tenant to a vacant studio, priority will be given first to current
-resident artists who are members in good standing as determined by their length of time on
the waiting list for different space, and then to artists on the juried waiting list, The first
person on each list will not always be the one placed in the vacant studio due to the
appropriateness of medium, artistic and temperamental differences, and special needs (such
as ventilation or security), but length of time on the waiting lists should be given the most
consideration. Decisions regarding the placement of artists in studios shall be made by the
Studio Assignment Committee(President, Lease chairman,House chairman and 2 at-large
members from the general membership appointed by the Board of Directors). In the event
that the committee is unable to reach an agreement on placement the Board of Directors
shall make the final decision. The studio assignment committee can also assist artists in
selecting new studio partners considering compatibility, appropriateness of medium, work
and space requirements, and demonstrated reliability of the available artists.
2. When a new artist is added to a studio holder's lease as a partner,the new artist cannot
automatically "inherit"that space if the original leaseholder vacates until he/she has been on
that lease for a minimum of 2 years and has been in compliance with the House Rules and
Studio Guidelines. Appropriateness of the artist's medium for that studio will also be
considered. When a potential tenant subleases a studio and then immediately after
subleasing become a full tenant of the same studio, he/she will be given credit'for the time
of their sublet towards fulfilling the mandatory 2 year probationary period for studio
inheritance. If the original leaseholder takes a sabbatical during the 2 year probationary
period or if any unusual circumstances occur during this 2 year period which leaves the
inheritance of the studio in question, the issue will go before the studio assignment
committee for resolution.
3. Any artist with studio space in the Torpedo Factory may take on a partner from any
artistic medium but should make an effort to find an artist in the same medium. A clause
will be attached to the new partner's lease if he/she is of a different medium stating that
he/she is not automatically eligible to inherit that space if the original partner leaves because
of the traditional designation of the space for a certain medium.
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4. Any individual or group of artists may take into a studio only one new partner who does
not work in the medium for which the space was designed.
5. When co-signing on to a studio space,the new artist will sign a "Probationary Lease"
containing a clause as to the above, which shall remain in effect for a period of not less than
2 years.
6. If the original leaseholder vacates the space before the two year period, new tenant(s)
will be placed in that studio by the Studio Assignment Committee referred to in paragraph
(1), above, from the list of resident artists waiting for different space or the waiting list of
juried artists, as is normally done when a studio becomes vacant. The Studio assignment
committee will then try to place the artist from the "Probationary Lease" in some other
space in the Factory.
_a. If a space is not found anywhere for an artist holding a Probationary Lease, then he/she
will no longer be a resident artist and will go back on the waiting list for space in the
Torpedo Factory.
8. When a resident artist takes a Leave Of Absence, an artist should be placed in that
temporarily vacant studio by the resident artist with the approval of the Studio Assignment
Committee.
EXSE OF PUBLIC AREAS
Shows and exhibits in the public areas will be approved in accordance with GUIDELINES
REGARDING SHOWS IN PUBLIC SPACES, page 12
1. An artist may not use public space as an extension of his/her studio display. All
signs in public space must submitted to the signage committee for recommendation to the
board.
1. Use of the loading dock(for parking and/or disposal of trash) and carts,must not be
such to prevent their use by many people.
a. Clean up after any work done on the dock.
b. Dispose of trash on the lower level. Glass,must be wrapped or boxed. Solvents
should be placed in metal cabinet for annual hazardous waste disposal. All studio
trash must be taken to the loading dock and not be put in hall trashcans or given to
the custodian.
c. Return carts promptly.
d. Parking will be limited to 1/hour for pick up and deliveries. List your car and
studio number on the blackboard. A fine of$25 will be charged after 2 warnings for
over-time parking. The car must have a TFAA ID sticker.
e.Under no circumstances will spraying be permitted in the loading dock area or
anywhere else except areas equipped with proper ventilation.
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3. At least once a year, every artist is required to participate in cleaning and painting the
public halls and spaces. Failure to do so will result in $100 fine. The House Committee will
approve special exceptions.
4. Tenants with security alarm system will provide alarm keys, which will be accessible to
the Director,Facilities Manager, Evening Rental Coordinator, and President,to reset the
system in case of false alarms.
F. AFTER HOURS ACCESS
Artists after hours access.
1. Under the terms of the lease between the TFAA and the City, artists occupying studio
space have access to the common areas of the Art Center between the hours of 6:00 a.m.
-and 1:00 a.m. on all days the Art Center is open. This access is granted to the artists
occupying studios, but not to the general public or other invitees. Access to the Art Center
outside of normal working hours shall be restricted and controlled under rules and
procedures adopted by the City and the TFAA in the master lease. Only artists occupying a
studio (which shall include all members of group studios, members of cooperative galleries,
sub-lessors, and students enrolled in regularly scheduled classes provided by the Art League
or similar entity) shall be permitted access to the Art Center except as specifically provided
herein.
2. Other organizations which are tenants of the Art Center(Friends of the Torpedo Factory
and Alexandria Archeology) must receive prior permission from the TFAA Director for use
of the public space for meetings and other events.
3. All tenants may make arrangements with the TFAA to permit limited and controlled
access by non-artists outside of normal working hours, under the following conditions:
a. The tenant must obtain the prior approval of the TFAA and provide detailed
information regarding the number of individuals to be provided access and the times
of such access. Access outside of normal working hours shall be limited and
approval of such access shall be at the discretion of the TFAA President,Director,
and Special Events Coordinator.
b. The tenant shall be responsible for meeting and escorting the invited person(s)to
and from the public entrances to the studio/office. The tenant shall be solely
responsible for those individuals during the entire period such person(s) are in the
Art Center or must arrange for security staff during the entire period.
c. In the event the tenant desires to have an opening or other special function in the
studio outside of normal hours, the artist shall be responsible for obtaining security
and staff services, and shall be required to pay a rental fee to the TFAA, in an
amount to be determined by the TFAA. Notwithstanding such agreements with the
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TFAA, the artist will be solely responsible for those individuals during the entire
period such person(s) are in the Art Center outside of normal working hours.
d. No access shall be permitted which might conflict with a special event scheduled
by the TFAA under the after hours leasing schedule. The TFAA President, Director,
and Special Events Coordinator,whose decision shall be final, shall make decisions
as to whether such access will conflict.
Public access for special functions
Under the terms of the lease between the TFAA and the City,the TFAA has the exclusive right to
schedule events in the public space outside of normal working hours for groups and individuals that
meet certain specific criteria and pay rental to the TFAA. Access to the Art Center by the public
during such special functions shall be controlled by the TFAA and subject to the after hours leasing
schedule and rules.
G.SUBLEASICNO
In accordance with Paragraph XIV, SUBLEASE, of the Lease Agreement,the tenant artist may
sublet the studio with the approval of the Lessor(TFAA)under the following rules and regulations
established by the Board of Directors:
General.-
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eneral.1.Requests for subleases will be submitted on sublease forms and must be signed by the
President, Vice President for Operations, and the Lease Chairman of the TFAA_ Such
requests must be made by the signatory to the lease.
2. All artists occupying studio space must be either tenants or sub-lessors whether rent is
shared or not. (Students, apprentices, and assistants are not occupants.)
3. The sublease contract will include the rent charged, amount and location of display area
and workspace available to the sub-lessor, and number of hours to be kept by the sub-lessor.
Rent charged to sub-lessors is not to exceed rent paid by the artist for the entire studio.
When applicable other expenses of the studio will be agreed upon by all parties in writing.
The Lease chairman for action will consider apparent gross inequities in the agreement if
necessary.
4. Sub-lessor must be insured as required by the City of Alexandria and is to be an
Associate member in good standing of the TFAA. Appropriate TFAA dues, Alexandria
business license, and state and local taxes are the responsibility of the sub-lessor.
5.A studio artist may not sublease his/her studio in excess of a total of six months in any
eighteen-month period.
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G.In case of hardship or unusual circumstances, appeal may be made to the Board of
Directors for an extension of the sublease when the artist must be absent.
Subleasing for periods not to exceed six months:
1. When an artist is to be absent from the studio for vacation or other leave in excess of
three weeks a year or is unable to work in the studio the requisite number of hours he/she
must obtain a sub-lessor. The subleases must not exceed six months except during Leaves
of Absence.
2. An artist who wishes to share a studio under a joint tenancy may sublet to a candidate for
a trial period of up to six months. (See JOINT TENANCY below.)
3. After the initial six months sublease, any additional sublease is subject to approval by the
Board of Directors.
Leave of absence for one year:
1. When an artist wishes to take a leave of absence for a year for study or other valid
reason,the artist must sublease the studio. Under these circumstances the artist will vacate
the studio to the extent possible which will be agreed upon in writing by both parties.
He/she may,leave an example of work and biographical or other information. Any
adjustment to this sublease period must receive the approval of the Board.No more than 2
leaves of absence may be taken in any five-year period. There must be a minimum of one
year between leaves of absence.
2. Any artist must continue to pay dues throughout any leave (s) of absence.
H. JOINT TENANCY
Where there are more than one member in a studio, all joint tenants shall be required to adopt rules
dealing with the internal operation of the studio. The rules must be in writing. This agreement must
be renewed or revised annually. All joint tenants have equal status and equal votes in all studio
decisions. The rules dealing with internal operation must be submitted to the TFAA for approval
with the execution of a lease in which more than one artist is listed as a Tenant or following the
addition of a new member as a Joint Tenant under this provision.
L GUIDELINES REGARDING SHOWS IN PUBLIC SPACES
The following guidelines are designed to maintain quality control over exhibitions in the public
spaces of the Art Center.
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1. Applications for shows,to be submitted in writing, will be screened and approved by an
Advisory Committee consisting of the Director, the Vice President for Communications and
three members of the TFAA at large. Decisions within this group will be made by majority vote,
with at least three members present.
Preference by the Advisory Board will be given to:
1. Exhibits that are appropriate for public display,that are site-specific (see list of
sites in building) and that offer a coherent presentation(i.e., the exhibit itself is a
work of art rather than merely a collection).
2. Exhibits that are innovative and present a personalized approach to design and
use of materials along with a high degree of technical proficiency. Occasionally, the
Board may agree to an exhibition that does not meet these standards, but has
_ particular importance to the Art Center or community (i.e., children's art exhibit)
These exhibits may require an outside juror designated by the Board and paid for by
the organization proposing the exhibit.
2.Length of exhibit will depend on site availability and the discretion of the Board.
3. Sales from exhibits displayed in public space are the responsibility of the artist or
sponsoring organization.
4. All exhibitions must comply with insurance contracts.
J PROCEDURES TO HANDLE INFRACTIONS AND VIOLATIONS
Compliance
All artists must comply with the rules and standards in this document. They must acknowledge
their acceptance and understanding of the rules when signing their lease. The renewal clause
(Article IV) of the lease between TFAA and tenant depends upon the tenant's being a member in
good standing. According to Article III(Membership) of the Constitution of the TFAA,the Board
of Directors may "in the case of gross or persistent disregard of TFAA House rules or Studio
Guidelines... declare a member to be not in good standing" and his/her lease will not be renewed.
Infractions and Volalions
The House Committee will address infractions of House Rules and Studio Guidelines and resolve
disputes among artists,reporting such actions to the Executive Committee.
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The House Committee will consist of the Chairman,the Vice President of Operations, and three
committee members, representing all three floors and different media,whose appointment will be
approved by the Board of Directors.
TFAA members should report to their Area Representatives any violations of Studio Guidelines
or House Rules. Area reps will then report these infractions to the House Committee, who will
investigate each reported violation.
The House Committee will:
A.Discuss the problem with the artist.
B. Notify the artist in writing of the infraction
C.Recommend to the artist a solution
1. To cure the problem
- 2. Suggest the artist apply for Hardship (see Hardship p.14)
D. The artist will have 2 weeks to remedy the situation.
If a solution is not reached within the 2 weeks, the House Committee will refer the violation to
the Executive Committee.
The Executive Committee will:
A. Consider what actions might be taken:
I.Require artist to apply for relief under Hardship rules
2.Declares the Artist a"member not in good standing"for
it. "Gross Disregard as defined by the Executive
Committee
b.Persistent disregard
1. Artist has not corrected the offense
2. Artist has not applied of relief under hardship
3. Artist has not presented written agreement for
Compliance under Section XI of the Lease.
B. The artist will have 2 weeks to remedy situation
C. If the violation as not been corrected,the Executive Committee will
present the case to the Board, notifying the artist one-week in advance of
the Board meeting.
The Board of Directors will:
A. Issue"Notice ofDefault" (see lease XI)to the artist.
B. Vote on whether to evict artist. A vote by a 213 majority of the Board is necessary to
evict.
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The Board may make known to the membership the fact that the offending artist has been declared
a "member not in good standing" and, if necessary to protect the interests of the TFAA, may give
public notice_ In no case will the Board publish the charges against the offending artist
Hardskip Rules
If any member of the TFAA finds himself/herself(temporarily)unable to comply with any
provisions of the lease and/or rules and regulations(for whatever reason, including but not limited
to, medical and financial), he/she may appeal for relief by applying to the appropriate board
member, such as the Treasurer for rent relief, Lease Chairman for lease changes or arrangements,
or the House Chairman for other problems.
The appropriate board member will make his/her recommendation(s) in writing to the Executive
Committee of the TFAA. The recommendation(s) may include but are not limited to the following;
1. To extend allowable absence from the studio for a specified time and/or for the duration
of an emergency.
2. To advance a loan from the escrow account for a specified time to
cover rent and fees.
3. To find the member in default of his/her lease and other agreements
(See Lease section XI)
The TFAA Executive Committee is not bound by the appropriate board member's
recommendation. The Executive Committee's decision will be reported to the TFAA
Board of Directors.
If an artist cures a default following "Notice of Default" proceedings and at a subsequent time is
found again to be in default, the House Committee will at once refer the case to the Board,which
will decide how to proceed in accordance with Article M of the Lease.
K. RULES GOVERNING ASSOCIATE AND SPECIAL MEMBERS OF THE TFAA
A. Associate Membership: This is a non-voting membership open to all juried artists,
whether occupying studio space or not,upon advance payment of$25.00 yearly dues.
Associate members occupying studio space as sub-lessors will be charged additional dues as
determined by the Board to be paid on a monthly basis. Additional dues for Associates
occupying studio space should be paid directly to the TFAA as part of the rent for that
studio space.
B. Special Membership: An Associate member who has occupied studio space for a year
may apply to the Board of Directors for Special Membership, which is the equivalent of full
membership as regards voting and office-holding status. The Board will have the power to
grant or withdraw this status on an individual basis.
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If Special Membership is withdrawn, the individual will revert to an Associate Member
status. Dues for Special Members will be $20.00 per month and will be paid directly to the
TFAA
L.GALLERY GUMELWES
A gallery is a cooperative venture with a formal organization whose officers are elected annually
and whose members share equally in the privileges and responsibilities of the group.
The purpose of the gallery is to present to the public juried work by a broad spectrum of artists
which meets the highest standards of aesthetic excellence and craftsmanship, and to provide many
artists the opportunity to participate in regularly scheduled juried shows.
A. The organization and jurying of shows will be such as to insure the highest quality:
1. All shows will be juried. There will be a minimum of 10 shows per year. A
minimum of 5 shows will be juried by a qualified juror from outside the Art Center.
The gallery may appoint a member to work in conjunction with the juror. Shows shall
be selected in accordance with criteria established by the gallery and approved by the
Board of Directors of TFAA.
2. Work exhibited will follow criteria for original work as stated in the STANDARDS
AND PRACTICES FOR FINE ARTS AND CRAFTS pages 2-6(excepting the
requirement that members'work be created on the premises).
3. The galleries will make every effort to present varied shows of high quality. Only
work juried for the current show may be exhibited.
B. The gallery will fulfill an educational role by providing information to the public on the
relevant media.
C. The gallery will be open to the public during normal TFAC hours (a minimum of 40
hours per week) and will be staffed by a gallery member or staff person familiar with the
medium.
D. The gallery representative to the TFAA will beep the Board informed of gallery
activities, including the current names and addresses of members and a list of officers.
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M.GUIDELINES FOR WORKSHOPS
A. A Workshop is a studio containing equipment and facilities shared equally by a group
of at least five artists bound in legal association(a licensed corporation, limited liability
company, or registered partnership) for the purpose of creating work in, and advancing
knowledge of, a specific medium. Workshop members are professional artists.
B. Each member of the Workshop shall be considered a signatory to the lease and subject
to all the conditions therein. Each member of a workshop is a member of TFAA and will
pay dues accordingly, such dues to be included in the rent.A list of members will be filed
with the TFAA lease and will be kept current.
C. The studio must be of a size to permit the majority of members to work at one time.
Space and major equipment must be shared equally.
D. The Workshop's organizational documents must be submitted to the TFAA for approval
and must be such that:
1. All members are equal and possess an equal vote on matters pertaining to the
Workshop.
2. Officers are elected annually.
3. Provisions are made for the possible expulsion of members.
4. Additional members are drawn from the juried list of the TFAA. If there are no
appropriate artists on the waiting list in the workshops medium, an artist from
another medium or an artist in the workshops medium who has not submitted to the
jury may be a one time temporary member of the workshop (with Board approval)
until the next jury.
E. Costs of the studio including rent must be paid by equal assessment or out of
commissions on sales established for this purpose.
F. The Workshop must be open at least 40 hours a week during public hours. An effort
should be made to be open all the hours of the Art Center, 10:00- 5:00 Monday through
Sunday. Each member of the Workshop is required to meet the individual artist's minimum
hours as set in paragraph A(2) of the House Rules.
G. Any group considering themselves a Workshop or intending to become one under these
guidelines must have their workshop status approved by the Board.
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PAGGX,MARTIN&DEL BENE LLP
Consulting Engineers & Land Surveyors
56 Main Street
Po,okecpsia,New York 12601
845-472-7698
845-471-0905(PAX)
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June 10, 2003
Town of Wappinger
P.O.Box 324 RECEIVED
Wappingers Falls,New York 12590
JUN 1 12003
Attention: Supervisor Joseph Ruggiero SUPERVISOR'S OFFICE
TOWN OF WAPPINGER
Reference: Greystaft Property
Conservation Easement
Dear Joe:
Enclosed please find a copy of the Conservation Easement for the above referenced
location.
This description is to replace the previous description you received dated June 3, 2003.
Should you have any questions regarding this matter, please do not hesitate to contact me.
'fiery tru ours,
Ernst Martin Jr. P.E.,L.S.
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Enclosure
cc: Albert P. Roberts,Esq.
Roger Murman,RLA.
Joseph Paggi Jr., P.E.
Joseph E.FNWg Jr.,P.E. Erw Martin,Jr.,p.E„L.S. Charles R Del Brno,Jr.,R.E.
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Lands of the Town of Wappinger Conservation Easement
76.714±Acre Parcel
Town of Wappinger
Autchess County,New York
Beginning at a point, said point being distant,North 700 44' 00"East 172.80 feet and
North 280 23' 15"West 268.19 feet from the northwesterly corner of Lot No.19 as shown
on a map entitled, "Riverdale Subdivision" on file in the Autchess County Clerk's Office
as File Map No.5422, said point of beginning also being on the easterly line of lands now
or formerly Central Hudson Oras &Electric Corp., Liber 663,Page 412;thence leaving
said point of beginning and running along the easterly line of said Central Hudson Gas &
Electric Corp.,North 28° 2.3' 15" West 949.97 feet to a point being at the northeasterly
comer of said Central Hudson Gas&Electric Corp., said point also being on the easterly
line of lands now or formerly Metropolitan Transit Authority; thence leaving said
northeasterly corner and running along the easterly line of said Metropolitan Transit
Authority the following courses and distances;North 3511 22' 30"East 58.70 feet and
North 26° 29' 15"East 32.93 feet,North 52° 05' 20"East 334.01 feet, North 400 31' 10"
East 588.09 feet,North 48° 09' 50"West 67.02 feet,North 400 31' 40"East 5 1.15 feet,
North 540 51' 35"East 44.39 feet, North 410 13' 20"East 57.00 feet,North 470 31' 50"
East 100.75 feet,North 43° 05' 35"East 100.10 feet,North 41°13' 00"East 75.00 feet,
North 32° 45' 50"East 25.22 feet,North 400 48.' 10" East 100.01 feet, North 31° 27' 55"
East 168.19 feet,North 40' 31' 10"East 100.00 feet on a curve to the left having a radius
of 6,238.00 feet and an arc length of 460.02 feet (cord=North 3 8° 24' 25"East 459.92
feet), South 53° 42' 20"East 40.00 feet and North 35° 35' 10"East 92.15 feet to a point
being at the southwesterly corner of lands now or formerly Kemmis (File Map No.6796);
thence leaving said easterly line of Metropolitan Transit Authority and said southwesterly
corner and running along the southerly line of said Kemmis, South 600 53' 40"East
502.42 feet:to a point being on the southerly line of other lands ofKernmis, Liber 1231,
Page 202, said point also being on the easterly face of a stonewall fence; thence running
along the southerly line of said Kemmis along said stonewall face, South 190 12' 00"
East 60.00 feet to a point being at the southeasterly corner of said Kemmis, said point
also being on the westerly line of Wheeler Hill Road; thence leaving said southeasterly
corner and running along the westerly line of said Wheeler Hill Road, South 190 12' 00"
East 6.27 feet; thence continuing along the easterly line of said Wheeler Hill Road, South
18" 32' 15"East 15.92 feet to a point being in a stonewall fence;thence continuing along
the westerly line of said Wheeler Hill Road along said stonewall fence, the following
courses and distances; South 190 31' 20"East 217.55 feet, South 17" 57' 05"East 63.66
feet, South 190 04' 55"East 535.56 feet, South 190 36' 00"East 277.12 feet and South
200 51' 10"East 7.16 feet; thence leaving said stonewall fence and continuing along the
easterly line of said Wheeler Hill Road, South 700 26' 25" West 10.96 feet, South 200 54'
35"East 476.83 feet and North 700 25' 35"East 10.76 feet to a point being in the
aforementioned stonewall fence; thence continuing along the easterly line of said
Wheeler Hill Road along said stonewall fence, the following courses and distances; South
19" 19' 15"East 157.17 , SDuth 21` 08' 05"East 183.96 feet and South 19° 56' 45"
East 60.09 feet to a point being at the northeasterly corner of lands now or formerly