Welcome

About the programme

Furniture by Design offers a curated artist programme that may include in-store display, online sales, events, and selected promotional support. Acceptance into the programme is at the sole discretion of Furniture by Design.

Submission of an application does not guarantee acceptance.

Eligibility

To be eligible for the Furniture by Design Artist Program, artists must be a current member of the NZ Art Show. Proof of membership may be requested at any time.

Furniture by Design reserves the right to decline, remove, or discontinue any artist from the program if this requirement is not met or is no longer maintained.

Curated selection

Furniture by Design is a curated retail environment. We review each artist and body of work based on overall fit, quality, originality, presentation, and alignment with our store and audience.

We reserve the right to accept or decline any artist, artwork, or collection at our discretion.

We also reserve the right to determine:

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  which works are displayed
  
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  where they are displayed
  
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  how they are styled or merchandised
  
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  whether works are included online, in-store, or both
  

Term of display

The standard display term is three months, unless otherwise agreed in writing.

In some cases, a shorter trial term of six weeks may be offered.

At the end of the agreed term, work may be renewed, rotated, or returned to the artist at their expense. Any renewal is by mutual agreement only.

Commission structure

25% commission to Furniture by Design which covers website administration, transaction fees, marketing and venue hire fees.

Artist responsibilities

The artist is responsible for:

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  delivery of works to Furniture by Design
  
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  collection of unsold works at the end of the agreed term
  
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  shipping sold works to customers, where applicable
  
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  appropriate packaging for transport
  
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  transit insurance, if required
  
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  ensuring works arrive in professional, sale-ready condition
  

All work must be ready to hang, install, or display upon delivery unless otherwise agreed.

Shipping and fulfilment

Unless otherwise agreed in writing, the artist is responsible for fulfilment of sold works.

This includes:

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  packing sold works
  
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  arranging courier or freight
  
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  shipping directly to the customer within the agreed timeframe
  
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  any shipping damage or transit issues arising after dispatch
  

Furniture by Design is not responsible for damage caused during artist-arranged shipping.

Pricing

Retail pricing must be agreed in advance.

Artists may not change pricing during the display term without prior written approval.

Payments to artists

Artists will be paid for sold works on a monthly basis, within 7 to 14 days of month-end, unless otherwise agreed.

Payment will be made by bank transfer to the account provided by the artist.

Furniture by Design is only required to pay the artist once full payment has been received from the customer.

Discounts and promotions

No discounts may be applied to an artist’s work without the artist’s prior approval.

If an artwork is included in any agreed promotion, the commission and payment structure will remain as agreed unless otherwise confirmed in writing.

Online listings and marketing

Furniture by Design may photograph, promote, and list selected works on its website, social channels, email marketing, and other promotional materials.

By participating in the programme, the artist grants Furniture by Design permission to use supplied images and approved photography of the work for promotional purposes.

Copyright remains with the artist, you are free to use any imagery with your art featured for your own personal use.

Events and workshops

Some artists may wish to host events, workshops, talks, or launch evenings.

Event terms, fees, commission, responsibilities, and promotional support will be agreed separately where relevant.

Furniture by Design is not obligated to offer events to every participating artist.

Venue hire

Use of the Furniture by Design space for artist events is included at no venue hire charge.

Cleaning fee

A $50 cleaning fee applies to artist-hosted events.

Catering

All catering costs are the responsibility of the artist unless otherwise agreed in writing.

After-hours staffing

If an event falls outside normal trading hours, staffing fees will apply at $50 per hour, per staff member required for the event.

Collaborative events

If the event is a joint collaboration with Furniture by Design, we will waive staffing and cleaning fees. In these cases, catering costs will be split between the artist and Furniture by Design, unless otherwise agreed in writing.

Care and liability

Furniture by Design will take reasonable care of artworks while on display in-store. However, all works remain at the artist’s risk unless otherwise agreed.

Artists are responsible for arranging their own insurance if desired, including insurance for:

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  works in transit
  
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  works while on display
  
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  works awaiting collection
  

Removal or early termination

Furniture by Design reserves the right to remove or withdraw works from display at any time if:

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  the work is damaged
  
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  the work differs materially from what was submitted
  
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  the work is not considered fit for display
  
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  the artist breaches these terms
  
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  the artist ceases to meet eligibility requirements
  
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  the work is not aligned with the store environment or commercial direction
  

Where possible, reasonable notice will be given.

Artists may also request early withdrawal of works.

Collection of unsold works

Unsold works must be collected within 7 to 14 days of the agreed end date, unless otherwise agreed.

If works are not collected within that time, Furniture by Design reserves the right to:

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  charge a reasonable storage fee
  
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  remove works from the floor
  
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  require immediate collection