Exhibition Prospectus

TITLE:   Donald Montileaux: Modern-day Story Teller/ A Retrospective Exhibition  
artist's web site: http://www.montileaux.com/

Warrior Horse, 2002

EXHIBITION DESCRIPTION:

An exhibition of approximately 50 paintings and drawings created by noted American Indian artist, Donald Montileaux, between 1975 and 2002.  The estimated running wall space required for the exhibition is 250 feet.  The show size may be reduced to suit smaller venues.

The exhibition will be fully prepared for installation and accompanied by title panel, biography panel, artist’s statement panel, and labels.  The show will be supported by a publicity kit, and a catalog.

TOURING DATES:      Available July 1, 2003 to June 30, 2005 for bookings of up to six weeks and double bookings may be negotiated for an additional fee.

 RENTAL COST:

The exhibition is available for a rental fee of $1200.  For exhibition venues in South Dakota, half of this fee will be covered by the South Dakota Arts Council.  The fee is inclusive of transportation to and from the venue in South Dakota.  Outside the state transportation expenses are negotiable.  All host sites receive 50 copies of the catalog at no additional cost.

REQUIREMENTS FOR HOST SITES;

Sites hosting the Montileaux Exhibition are required to:

Display the show in a professional environment with twenty-four hour security.

Gallery attendants are required during public hours and adequate security precautions relative to potential fire and theft are required after hours.  A facilities report will be required.

The exhibition must be handled by trained staff at host sites.  Information on staff qualifications will be requested.

The host institution will provide insurance coverage for the exhibition while it is in their care.  The estimated insurance value for the show is $75,000, and proof of insurance will be necessary.

The host site will provide a full condition report within 48 hours of receipt of the exhibition and submit a final report/evaluation for the showing including copies of publicity and information on expenses no later than two weeks after the close of the exhibition.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

For information on the exhibition, Donald Montileaux, and sample slides of his artwork contact:

                                                John A. Day, Director
                                                University Art Galleries
                                                University of South Dakota
                                                414 E. Clark Street
                                                Vermillion, SD 57069
                                                605-677-5713

                                                 

Spirit Tracks, 2001