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Exhibit
Information
The
Detroit Public Library's, Main Library location has several exhibit cases that
are used in accordance with the Exhibits Policy. Free-standing
exhibits are also considered. Those requesting use of exhibit space in Main Library
should contact the Marketing Department at (313) 833-4043 or fill out the Request
for Exhibit Space Form. Branch libraries may be approached independently for
exhibit proposals.
The
Detroit Public Library, Main Library has several exhibit cases that are used in
accordance with the Exhibits Policy. Free-standing exhibits are also considered.
Branch libraries may be approached independently for exhibit proposals.
The
Library will sponsor exhibits to: - Promote
public awareness of the collections and services of the
- Detroit
Public Library
- Celebrate
national, state or local events
- Encourage
reading
- Educate
the public
- Reaffirm
the viability and importance of libraries
- Attract
a wider audience to the Detroit Public Library
- All
exhibit proposals are subject to a review procedure and must be approved by the
Detroit Public Library.
Exhibit
Policies - The
exhibit of any given material does not constitute an endorsement by the Detroit
Public Library.
- Proposals
for exhibits must be submitted to the Detroit Public Library one year prior to
the proposed exhibit. Use the form on this web site.
- The
Library may sponsor exhibits from organizations which are engaged in educational,
cultural, intellectual or charitable activities.
- The
Detroit Public Library will be the sole judge of what is acceptable. All materials
will be reviewed by the Library before being displayed.
- The
Library will require a complete inventory of each item of an exhibit, including
title, dimensions, description and estimated by owner.
- Preparation
of materials for exhibit purposes is the responsibility of the exhibitor and must
meet the standards of the Detroit Public Library.
- The
arrangement and hanging of the exhibit will be the responsibility of the exhibitor.
- The
Library must approve all publicity related to an exhibit.
The Detroit Public
Library will provide no special security personnel. - No
admission charge, request for donations or items for sale will be permitted. The
Library will allow however, a citation in the exhibit giving the name, address
and/or telephone number of a contact person should a viewer wish to inquire about
a purchase.
- Those
requesting use of exhibit space in Main Library should contact the Marketing Department
at (313) 833-4043 or fill out the Request for Exhibit
Space Form. Branch libraries may be approached independently for exhibit proposals.
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