Guidelines and Process

Application:

• Please read the Art Exhibition Policy
• Submit resume and artwork portfolio to Art Exhibit Committee
• The exhibit facilities are for hanging art only. We cannot accommodate 3-dimensional artwork, such as sculpture
• The artwork is intended for a public and family audience
• The exhibit will be on display for 4-6 weeks

Art Selection:

Art will be selected based on meeting the library’s Strategic Plan under Education and Enrichment, so selection will focus on art from Caroline County Public Schools and Homeschoolers and local artist’s work depicting Caroline County’s natural and historical heritage.

• Requests for art displays must be approved by the Caroline County Public Library Staff Art Exhibit Committee
• The Art Exhibit committee will coordinate the exhibit dates with the artist and book the Study Room and / or Meeting Room for the set up, reception (if any), and take down dates
• Terms of Agreement will be issued and signed by the artist and chairperson

Set up / Take Down:

• The artist is responsible for hanging their own work
• The library will provide the hanging elements
• Any other wall attachments must be approved by Executive Director or designee prior to display day
• The Art Exhibit committee will preview the exhibit before it is open to the public

Opening Receptions will be coordinated by the artist and the Art Exhibit Committee.