ART WALL

Each month, Bushnell-Sage Library features an art exhibit of the work of local artists in our main lobby.
Please see our calendar for the reception date and time.

Bushnell-Sage Library (BSL) encourages artistic or cultural exhibits from our community. Our exhibit space is located on the main floor adjacent to the reading area, circulation desk and Children’s Department. It offers a 4’ high by 28’ wall expanse in two 14’ sections. All materials for display must be able to hang from an adjustable art wall hanging system.

BSL agrees with all aspects of the Library Bill of Rights; exhibits will not be excluded because of the race, nationality or the social, political, or religious views of the exhibitors. However, we reserve the right to exercise some constraints in subject matter due to proximity of the Art Wall to the Children’s Department.

Information for Exhibitors

Bookings
Exhibits are scheduled for a one-month time period. The Art Committee reserves the right to reschedule exhibits to fit around other programming, but will generally operate on a first come first served basis. Exhibitors may not apply to exhibit more than once every 18 months. We will offer periodic group or themed exhibits for those artists who may not have enough work to fill the space. Please contact us at bushnellsageart@gmail.com to get on our waiting list. You will receive a reply within the week stating your approximate queue on the list and directions on how to proceed.

Young artists are invited to apply for our youth art wall. Contact Youth Services Manager Stefanie D’Angelo for more details.

Loss or Damage
Bushnell-Sage Library assumes no responsibility or liability, regardless of cause, for loss or damage to exhibitor property and supplies during installation, public display, or the removal of the exhibition.

Sales
The Library requests a 20% donation of all works sold, paid to the “Friends of Bushnell- Sage Library.” In lieu of that contribution, the artist may choose to present a workshop or talk that relates to their art. Workshops/talks must be at least one hour, and the artist is responsible for providing materials and supplies. Artists must provide an informational blurb about their workshop or talk. The library can create basic promotional material and will promote the workshop via regular promotional channels. The library will provide a sign-up interface, and the artist can decide how many participants they want in attendance. A/V equipment can be provided upon request, with the understanding that the artist must schedule a time before the workshop/talk to test A/V equipment. The Library may not participate in the sale of works. Exhibitors are asked to provide a pricelist and contact information for potential customers. It will be up to the artist’s discretion whether they want to set up cash & carry sales. Artists may accept digital payments. If requested, a QR code will be kept at the circulation desk to manage purchases made via digital payment.

No prices may be affixed to items. A numbering system with a price list will be used.

Exhibit openings
Exhibitors are invited to hold an opening reception on a Friday evening from 5:00 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. or Sunday afternoon from 2:30 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. Refreshments will be served, graciously provided by the Friends group. Alcohol is not allowed on the premises.