IDLE HANDS
INCUBATION AWARD
Applicant Terms & Conditions
By submitting an application to the Idle Hands Incubation Award, you agree to the following:
Eligibility
You confirm that:
- You meet stated eligibility requirements
- All submitted information is accurate
- You have the right to submit all materials provided
Use of Application Materials
Idle Hands may:
- Review submitted materials internally
- Share materials with the selection committee
- Archive materials for internal records
Idle Hands will not publicly share non-selected applications.
Intellectual Property
You retain full ownership of all intellectual property in your submitted materials and any work produced during the award period.
Idle Hands does not claim ownership of your work.
Documentation & Promotion
If selected, you grant Idle Hands non-exclusive permission to:
- Document your work and exhibition
- Use images and video for promotional purposes
- Credit you in all public materials
Award Structure
You acknowledge that:
- The award is a private gift, not employment
- Funds are unrestricted
- Idle Hands is not a 501(c)(3) organization
- You are responsible for any tax implications
Right to Modify or Cancel
Idle Hands reserves the right to:
Applicants will be notified of material changes.
- Modify timelines
- Change selection committee composition
- Cancel or postpone cycles if necessary
Applicants will be notified of material changes.
Conflict of Interest Policy
Idle Hands is committed to a fair and transparent selection process.
Selection committee members are required to disclose any personal or professional relationships with applicants. In cases of potential conflict of interest, committee members must recuse themselves from review, discussion, and voting related to that applicant.
Selection committee members are required to disclose any personal or professional relationships with applicants. In cases of potential conflict of interest, committee members must recuse themselves from review, discussion, and voting related to that applicant.
Non-Discrimination Statement
Idle Hands does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, age, national origin, or immigration status in the selection of award recipients or administration of its programs.
Accessibility Statement
Idle Hands is committed to providing an accessible and respectful application process.
We strive to:
Applicants may contact us to request accommodations during the application process.
We strive to:
- Use clear and plain language
- Minimize unnecessary administrative burden
- Support neurodivergent, disabled, and nontraditional practices
- Respond to reasonable access requests
Applicants may contact us to request accommodations during the application process.
Liability Disclaimer
Idle Hands is not responsible for personal injury, loss, theft, or damage to equipment or personal property incurred during participation in the Idle Hands Incubation Award, including use of the Idle Hands exhibition space.
Artists participate at their own risk and are responsible for insuring their own equipment, materials, and personal property.
Artists participate at their own risk and are responsible for insuring their own equipment, materials, and personal property.
Governing Law
These terms are governed by the laws of the State of New York.