1. Application along with at least five (5) slides or color photographs that are representative of the current exhibit must be returned to the Exhibit Coordinator. What is shown to the Exhibit Coordinator must be indicative of the work that will be exhibited.

2. The customary time for display will be one month, and may be shortened or extended according the the Library's schedule and at the Library's discretion.

3. Three months before the exhibit, the artist must present a professional biography and any information appropriate for publicity purposes, e.g., photographs.

4. Publicity and press releases shall be prepared by the exhibitor and submitted to the Director prior to being sent out to the media. The Library Director must approve all signs, flyers and publicity.

5. Two months' notice is required for cancellation of an exhibit by an exhibitor.

6. The exhibitor must deliver all exhibits to the Library at the time and date specified. Exhibit mounting and dismounting shall be the responsibility of the exhibitor and shall be hung only on the Library's equipment for hanging or displayed in the Library's exhibit case.

7. All items to be hung must be matted, mounted, or framed and wired for hanging. Nothing may be affixed to the Library walls. Explanatory materials may be left on the easel at the entrance to the gallery or be prepared for hanging on the gallery rods.

8. Legible lists with prices (if any), corresponding to numbered items on the exhibit must be provided by the exhibitor to the Exhibit Coordinator. The Exhibit Coordinator will keep such lists on file in the Community Service Office.

9. The Library will not act as intermediary in the sale of artwork, but will provide the artist's phone number upon request. No open display of prices is permitted. Price lists may be left at the Community Service Office or with monitors of group shows for the convenience of interested viewers. Catalogs or flyers may refer to availability of these lists or list phone numbers of artists whose works are exhibited.

10. Requests for receptions with refreshments must accompany the exhibit application form and require the approval of the Director. Smoking and alcoholic beverages are prohibited.

11. Fire regulations shall be observed at all times.

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Exhibit Installation: Date______________ Time________________

Exhibit Removal: Date________________ Time_______________

I hereby acknowledge that I have withdrawn my exhibit, as listed, from the Plainvew-Old Bethpage Public Library.

Signature: ____________________________________________