The library encourages the use of its Community Room for display of items of educational, artistic, and cultural materials of general interest to the community.
The Art Committee may also consider the following criteria when evaluating exhibit materials: local interest, relation to other library programs and collections, vitality and originality, historical or artistic significance, number of pieces, and appropriateness for the available space. The Art Committee reserves the right to refuse any display or exhibit, or any item that is part of an exhibit.
Groups or individuals desiring to use the display or exhibit space must review and sign the Library’s Letter of Intent and Agreement, which includes a waiver exonerating Patten Free Library from any and all liability associated with the exhibit. Exhibitors are encouraged to cover items of value under their own insurance policies, and may be required to show proof of coverage.
As stated in the Artist’s Letter of Intent and Agreement, adhesives are prohibited from use on the Community Room walls.
The Library will not act as a sales agent for exhibitors, and items displayed may not include price tags or other information regarding the purchase of items. The Library will promote the exhibit by posting information on its website and inclusion in regular weekly electronic newsletters. The Library will make a price list available to potential buyers; the price list will be provided to the Art Committee by the exhibitor.
The duration of exhibits will generally be from four to six weeks. Installation and removal of artwork is the responsibility of the exhibitor under the direction of the Art Committee. No materials may be stored at the Library.
Display/exhibit items may not be used to promote the sale of goods or services and exhibit space is not available to for-profit organizations.
The topic of any exhibit or display does not necessarily reflect the views of the Library or any Library employees or trustees.
The Art Committee will ask exhibitors to consider a donation to the Library tied to the proceeds of any sales.
Approved by the Patten Free Library Board of Trustees 5/12/26
