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EXHIBIT POLICY
INTRODUCTION
As part of the Wellesley Free Library's (WFL) mission of providing an educational and cultural role in the community, the WFL provides space for displays and exhibits of art as well as those of an aesthetic, cultural and civic nature. The displays also provide an opportunity to showcase local talent to the community.
EXHIBITS
The Wellesley Free Library accepts applications for exhibit space from groups and individuals residing in towns that are part of the Minuteman Library Network Consortium. Applications are reviewed by the Wellesley Free Library Art Review Committee twice a year for acceptance. Bookings are made for the current or next fiscal year based on a space available basis. Applications are reviewed in the order in which they are received an may be submitted up to one-year in advance of the desired exhibit date.
The same applicant will not be granted exhibit space if he/she was granted space in the prior 24 months unless space permits. Follow-up exhibits must not contain works previously exhibited at the Wellesley Free Library. Applicants who do not accept an assignment will go to the end of the queue for reconsideration.
Applications
Must be on the form available in the Main Library administrative offices.
Must include all requested information.
Must include examples of the work for review. (We request no original art work be included as examples - photographs, DVDS, links to websites are fine.)
Display
Paintings, photographs and artwork must be framed and numerous enough to provide a pleasing artistic display in the space allocated.
All materials displayed must have some original contribution for the artist (e.g. watercolor additions to a digital image).
No commercial exhibits
While a primary purpose of exhibits is to provide a showcase for local talent, professional portrait photographers and artists are welcome to apply; the purpose of the exhibit, however; cannot solely be to attract new clients. Exhibits may be declined if they are determined to be of a commercial nature.
Content
The content of an exhibit should be suitable for patrons of all age groups and not of a nature that could discourage patrons from using the library. The Director and/or her designee may remove any exhibits items at any time that does not meet these content guidelines.
The Director's interpretation of these regulations shall prevail subject to the final decision of the Board of Library Trustees.
Sale of Artwork
Exhibits may include printed materials provided by the exhibitor describing how displayed materials may be purchased and their cost. Such printed materials should be neatly displayed and regularly stocked by the exhibitor. The Library requires that 10% of proceeds be donated to the library (Exhibitors or their agents may not transact any additional sale of commercial business on Library property.)
Receptions/Room Reservations
Receptions may be held in association with exhibits displayed in the Wakelin Room only, and the receptions must take place in the Wakelin Room. Room reservations for exhibit-related receptions and presentations must be booked in accordance with the WFL Meeting Room Policy. There is no meeting room charge for a reception or exhibit-related presentation. Exhibitors requesting use of the lobby display space only may not hold a reception.
Publicity
All publicity regarding the exhibit is solely the responsibility of the exhibitor and must not imply that the WFL has endorsed or otherwise recommend exhibited material. Mention of the WFL in publicity must be limited to stating viewing dates, times and location.
Liability
Nether the Wellesley Free Library nor the Town of Wellesley is liable for any damage, loss, disappearance or theft of any artwork, exhibit item or any other part of an exhibit or any financial damages or bodily harm caused by , or related to an exhibit. The exhibitor assumes all risks.
Compliance
The exhibitor or a responsible party representing the exhibitor must sign the application and assume responsibility for compliance with this policy.
Penalties for non-compliance include, but are not limited to, immediate and permanent banning from exhibiting and/or payment for damages.
Art and Exhibit Space
Temporary Exhibit Guidelines
Art and Exhibit Space
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