The Milton Public Library is pleased to invite applications for exhibitions of artwork to be displayed in the library gallery and lobby areas. Applications may be submitted at any time.
The Space
The Gallery is located on the third floor to the right of the main entrance and offers approximately 300 square feet of wall space behind locking glass panels. Glass enclosed room-divider display cases are available in the main lobby. Other open areas of library wall space in the main lobby and audiovisual areas, and in the Children’s room, may be utilized at the discretion of the Library Director.
Installation
The artist is responsible for hanging the show on the hardware available. Artists should familiarize themselves with the features and limitations of the gallery space before submitting an application. No nails, thumbtacks, adhesives, etc. may be used directly on the walls unless the Library Director has approved an exception.
Paintings, prints, drawings and photographs must be suitably framed and wired. Absolutely no nails, thumbtacks, adhesives, pushpins, etc. can be used on the walls. Labels may be adhered to the frame of the work, or applied to the walls only with “sticky tack” or 3M low-tack blue masking tape. Exhibitors will install and take down their own shows. Exhibits are best changed on Fridays when the Library is closed.
Terms of Exhibiting
The Milton Public Library is not responsible for the loss or damage to any art works being exhibited or displayed. The library does not insure any exhibits. Exhibitors may want to explore insurance options through their agents. Exhibitors must provide the Library with a description of the exhibit upon application, and a list of the title, size, media and the price of the work to be exhibited at the time of installation. This list will be the only method for posting prices or other sales information.
Although the library does not charge a commission for pieces sold, artists who wish to make a contribution to the library may do so by making a donation to the “Friends of the Milton Public Library.”
Publicity
The Library will issue press releases relating to the exhibit. Please have information about the artist and the exhibit to the library three weeks prior to installation.
Opening receptions are encouraged and generally take place from 7:00 to 8:30 p.m. on the first Monday following the installation of a show. The artist is responsible for creating and mailing reception invitations. Typically the artist supplies light refreshments consisting of cheese, crackers or cookies and punch. No alcohol may be served.
Exhibit Application and Release Form
Please carefully complete this form and either bring it to the library or fax it to us at 1-617-698-0441
Milton Public Library 476 Canton Avenue Milton Massachusetts 02186
617-698-5757 E-mail:miref@ocln.org