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628 Michigan Avenue
Jeffersonville, IN 47130
edippie@cityofjeff.net
jeffersonvilleart.com
jeffersonvilleart.com/noco-arts-center
502-558-5500
S udi L s Agreement
RESIDENT ARTIST NAME: Angela Porter
MEDIUM: Acrylic paint,oil paint,watercolor and pastels
STUDIO # RENTI-D: 7 MONTHLY AMOUNT FOR STUDIO: $50 Refer to fees page
LEASE AGREEMENT BEGINS on August 15', 2021 LEASE AGREEMENT ENDS on February 14t,
2022 All artists must reapply each year if interested in renting a studio space in the NAC.
STUDIO DEPOSIT for 2021: $100 to be returned at end of lease term if the
studio is left in approved and appropriate condition.
ADDRESS: 424 Sherley St New Albany, IN 47150
EMAILOF ARTIST: angelaporterartPyahoo.com
PHONE NUMBER FOR ARTIST: 812-786-9016
This agreement is between the Artist identified above and the Jeffersonville Board of Public Works& Safety on
behalf of the Jeffersonville Department of Redevelopment"City" in regards to the Artist's studio space within
the NOCO ARTS CENTER (NAC), which is a City initiative and may not be transferred, assigned or sublet to any
other party without,written permission given by the City.
THE NOCO ARTS CENTER WILL:
• Provide a studio space that sparks creativity and imagination, while fostering collaboration and
networking with other artists and the community:
• Provide a climate controlled secure facility,with utility charges included in the rental fee,
• Provide a kitchenette area with a communal microwave, coffee pot, and refrigerator
• Provide promotional support through social media,via Facebook as well as INSTAGRAM
• Provide WIFI and 24 hour access to tenants
ARTIST RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Artist will provide rent payment addressed to(Jeffersonville Redevelopment)on or
before the 17'h of each month. It is preferred that the artist mail or deliver a personal check to 500
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Quartermaster Court, Suite 257. Rent for the first month will be required prior to the Artist gaining access
to the stud io,and the rent payment for the month of February following the executed date of this agreement will
be the final payment,for a total of 6 payments.
• Artist is free to come and go 24/7,and is responsible for locking their own studio space and
checking the exit door of facility upon departure. All Tenants may grant controlled access to non-
tenants, under the following cond itions:The Tenant will be responsible for meeting and escorting the invited
person(s) to and from the public entrances to the leased premises. The Tenant will be solely responsible for
those individuals during the entire period such person(s) is in the NAC.
The NAC staff has the exclusive right to schedule events in the public space(s) for groups and individuals that
meet certain specific criteria and pay to rent those spaces. These spaces include: (Mixed Use Space/ Orange
Room, Mixed Use Space/Green Room 1,Mixed Use Space/ Green Room 2). Access to the NoCo Arts Center by
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the Tenants and public during such functions shall be controlled by the NAG staff and will be subject to the
event contract.
• The NAC-is a non-smoking facility = No smoking in or outside the building. No illegal drug
use is allowed in or outside the building.
• The NAC is NOT your apartment or your home. As such, artists/tenants MAY NOT take up
residence in the NAC in this manner.
• Coordination of Communications, Events, and Services.
1. Event s. It is the intent of both the City and Tenants to attract visitors to the NAC.As such,the City
plans, manages, coordinates, and facilitates special public events with the intent of attracting visitors
to the art center and engaging them in the activities of the art center. In furtherance of this goal,the
Tenants will actively work with the NAC staff and City by participating in no fewer than 4 activities
and open studios.
2. Use of Public Areas.The management of events within the NAC is directed by the City St aff. If any..
Tenants.desire to use space outside of their Leased Premises, the space will be made available in
accordance with the standard building rental policies.
3. Building Maintenance and Related Services.The City will be responsible for building maintenance
and related services. Requests for service and notifications of problems should be submitted in
writing to the City of.Jeffersonville's Public Arts Administrator at the email listed ab ove .
• . Artists will not conduct their activities in a manner that is disruptive to other artists.
Personal radios must be kept at a minimum level as to not disturb other artists.
• Artists shall not burn incense or candles in space.
• Artists are responsible for patching and painting nail holes (ask NAC staff for matching paint color) in
individual studio spaces. Artists are responsible for patching and painting nail holes on
moveable wall units if the artist is using them for a show/exhibition.
• Artists MAY NOT paint walls of studio spaces NOR add any built in structures in the studio
space that is being rented.
• Artists working with hazardous materials OR dangerous equipment MUST consult with the
NAC staff before bringing in or using such equipment in studio space.
• Any items brought in to regulate temperature within individual studio spaces (space
heaters/humidifiers/dehumidifiers) will be subject to additional charges and will be added to total
rent cost per month. Please see NAC staff if there is a question.
• Artists are responsible for trash removal from the space which can be put in the NAC
dumpster in the alleyway behind the space. DO NOT leave food/perishable garbage in your
studio space overnight.
• Artists will maintain their space and conduct activities in a professional manner, sustaining
and improving the reputation of NAC Studios. Conduct or activity that is detrimental to the reputation
of the studio will not be tolerated.The NAC reserves the riQht to deny access to any artist for detrimental conduct.
• Artists will not discriminate against any person with respect to a person's race, color, sex,
national origin, religion, age, veteran status, political affiliation or disability.
• ALL Artists are responsible for their cleaning up their own mess in the commons sink and
kitchenette area. NO FOOD OR DRINK shall be left in the refrigerator in the commons area
for more that 3 weeks. The kitchenette must be able to be utilized by all tenants in the NAC.
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• Artist assumes full responsibility for any damage caused to the facility as a result of her/his
use of the studio, whether or not caused by negligence.
• Artist shall leave the facility clean and in good condition upon departure.
• Neither the NAC nor the City of Jeffersonville are responsible for lost, stolen, or damaged
personal property. It is strongly encouraged that artists renting a space hold their own renters insurance.
• The City of Jeffersonville carries the required liability insurance for the NoCo Arts Center;
however, if suit is brought against the NAC as a result of an, artist's activity, artist may or
may not be named in suit, and may or may not be exposed to personal liability.
Artist has hereby been advised of personal liability risk and may elect to secure their own liability policy.
• In case of emergency, please contact the Public Arts Administrator - Emily Dippie at (502)
558-5500, the artist renting the studio (these contacts will be made available to you) and the
appropriate authorities, immediately.
• Modification. These rules may be modified at the discretion of the City. This includes modifications to insure
compliance with public laws, ordinances , and regulations to protect the NAC, or public areas, and the overall
public health and safety of the NAC.
• The City of Jeffersonville has the right to terminate this lease agreement with 30 days notice
to tenant without cause.
agitial) I understand all the requirements for the use of this facility .
RELEASE AGREEM ENT:
As an inducement for and in consideration for the undersigned's use of space from the NoCo Arts Center,the undersigned
hereby indemnifies and holds harmless the City of Jeffersonville,the Jeffersonville Board of Public Works and Safety, the
Jeffersonville Department of Redevelopment and the NAC, and it's directors, officers and agents from and against any and
all injuries, da mages, claims, actio ns, causes of action, liability(including liability for negligence), and expenses(including
without limitation reasonable attorney's fees)arising from in in any manner connected with the use of said facility by the
undersigned.
The undersigned further hereby fully and forever releases and discharges the NAC and it's directors, officers, employees
and agents from any and all known and unknown, anticipated or unanticipated occurrences, arising from or in any
manner connected with and its affiliated organizations and their directors, officers , agents for any such claims,
demands, damages, actions or causes of action.
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Resident Artist Signature: Date: 06/03/2021 _
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NAC or City Rep Signature: Date: i v 0 1
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The NoCo Arts Center*628 Michigan Avenue,Jeffersonville, IN 47130 City of
Jeffersonville-jeffersonvilleart.com/noco-arts-center
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