Displays & Exhibits
The Crown Point Library offers gallery space to foster artistic literacy, providing the community with opportunities to experience art while giving local artists a platform to showcase their work.
Display Case Exhibits
Library displays enrich the lives of local citizens by stimulating their interest in literature, the arts, hobbies, and local organizations.
Sharing such items and information is a rich community resource that we encourage and promote.
Guidelines:
1. There are three, locked display cabinets located in the main lobby at the Crown Point Library available to the public. Each case is approximately 14 1/2” deep with adjustable glass shelves that are 12” deep.
Display Case 1: 87” wide by 64” high,
Display Case 2: 69” wide by 64” high,
Display Case 3: 49” wide by 64” high,
2. The Crown Point Library reserves the right to accept or deny requests for displays.
3. Only one display case will be scheduled per individual or group in a calendar year. Availability is on a first-come, first-served basis.
4. The Display Case Request/Agreement Form is required to exhibit items. Download the form here.
5. The Crown Point Library does not carry insurance for items displayed.
6. Exhibit items are displayed for one month with set up and removal during business hours.
7. Exhibitors will set up their own display and bring their own supplies (i.e. push pins, tape).
8. Display space may not be used for individuals seeking elective or political office.
9. The exhibitor is encouraged to provide a description of the display; artists should include biographical information. No other publicity will be provided by the Crown Point Library.
10. Display items must be owned by individuals and not advertise or promote retail sales.
Art Gallery Exhibits
The library provides art gallery space for artists of diverse media and styles to display their work to the community. The art gallery is located off the main lobby and has approximately 50 linear feet of exhibit space. Content must be suitable and appropriate for the general public and would be subject to review and approval by the Library Director. Artists interested in exhibiting their artwork should email lclemons@crownpointlibrary.org or call (219) 306-4599.
