Guidelines for Exhibitors

The following guidelines will help with planning for an exhibit at the Weise Gallery.

General Information

  • All work must be reviewed by the Executive Director or Assistant Director prior to installation.
  • The library does not charge a fee for exhibits but does welcome the donation of an exhibit piece to be permanently displayed at the library.

Display Information

  • Gallery exhibits are displayed 2 months at a time according to availability
  • No more than 50 pictures may be displayed in the Gallery Area
  • All exhibits must be contained within the Gallery Area
  • No exhibit items should be placed on or near the red wall
  • Start and ending dates are set. Exhibits must be removed by the end date to allow the next exhibit to arrive as scheduled

Hanging Artwork

  • All pictures must have picture-hanging wire on the back
  • The existing gallery hardware must be used to hang all pictures
  • Additional hardware use is not permitted if it damages or attaches to the wall in any way
  • It is the responsibility of the artist to ensure that work is securely displayed on the hanging fixtures provided

Supplementary Material/Sales

  • Supplementary materials, explanations, or pricing information is the responsibility of the exhibitor
  • If the art is for sale, it is the responsibility of the artist to provide contact information for sales. The library will not be responsible or act as the go-between for any sale
  • The exhibitor information sheet should contain the following information:
    • Name of piece
    • Size of piece
    • Price of piece (pictures: framed or unframed information)
    • Contact information: e-mail and/or phone number

Receptions

  • If you plan to hold an opening reception, please provide the following information:
    • Date
    • Time (check library hours in advance)
    • If there will be food and/or drinks, please provide the following information:
      • Person/organization who will provide the food and drink (The library will reimburse up to $100 in food/drink receipts toward reception costs.)
      • Set-up requirement

Publicity

  • The Library will send out a press release and announce the exhibit on the Weise Gallery web site
  • Please submit the following information at least 30 days before you exhibit:
    • A biography about yourself with the name of your exhibit
    • A picture of an exhibit item and/or a photo of yourself
    • The URL of your website, if you have one

Security

  • There is a guard on duty at the front entrance of the Library during all hours that the Library is open to the public. The Library & the University of Maryland, Baltimore will not be responsible for any damage or loss that occurs to items on display.