GALLERY POLICIES

• Exhibits are presented by the Allen County Public Library.

• The Exhibit Coordinator is responsible for selecting material and scheduling exhibit dates for the Main Library Gallery. (Factors for consideration of exhibition)




1. Artwork must be original; while being of a nature, format and quality appropriate for display
   
2. Artwork must comply with the library's collection development standards
   
3. Artwork must be of suitable size for the main library gallery and must not interfere with use of library facilities
   
4. Artwork may be relevant to library programs, community observances or cultural events
   
5. Artwork must not contain images of violence, sexual conduct, degradation of race, creed or religion


• Exhibits are to be installed by the exhibitors with the assistance and supervision of the library Exhibit Coordinator. The Exhibit Coordinator shall always retain final say in all aspects of arrangement and display.
• All items in an exhibit must be delivered to the gallery on the date and time specified in the contract. Any exceptions must be approved in advance. Shipping or delivery cost is the responsibility of the artist.
• All items in an exhibit must have a label. Information for labels must be delivered to the exhibit coordinator by the date specified in the contract. Labels must meet the requirements and standards set by the Allen County Public Library and will be prepared by library staff.
• All items must remain on exhibit from the installation date until the library closes on the closing date specified in the contract. Items cannot be removed from the exhibit before the take down date (even if the work has been sold).
• In group exhibits, the representative or group exhibitor who signs the contract is responsible for ensuring that each member of the group who has works included in the exhibit has read a copy of the contract and agrees to the terms of the contract.
• Information including artist's name and images of artworks submitted to the library may be used for publicity for this exhibit, unless otherwise requested. The library's Community Relations department will oversee advertising, catalog publications, opening receptions, announcements and mailings.
• The Allen County Public Library will not be involved in the sale of artwork.
• Insurance is the responsibility of the library while materials are on display. Artists may wish to acquire additional insurance for their work.