Art in the Library FAQs

The library uses a hook-and-wire hanging system, so all art pieces must come equipped with a wire on the back for hanging.

Generally about four months: (Jan/Feb/Mar/April; May/June/July/August; Sept/Oct/Nov/Dec)

This depends greatly on the size of the pieces, but it is possible for us to hang as many as 30-50 pieces. The gallery wall on second floor can accommodate approximately 14 average-size pieces. The exhibition area on first floor can accommodate approximately 28 average-size pieces, in sets.

Yes.

We are open to all sorts of art and mediums, as long as they follow the moral guidelines of the university (no nudity; no depictions of questionable behavior; no profanity).

Yes. Artists must provide a statement about the exhibit/artist of 150-300 words. This will be displayed as interpretive signage near the artwork so viewers can read the statement(s) and understand what they are seeing. If you would like to include a picture with the statement you may, but this is not required. In addition, artists must provide text for a business-card size information panel to be placed near each piece in the exhibit, detailing: title of work, medium (if applicable), artist (if the display involves more than one artist), and a note about the piece (if desired). Examples of such statements may be found online here.

All artists must sign an art exhibit agreement that stating that McKee Library is not liable for any damage. (We’ve never had any damage to any of our artwork.) Artists are also asked if their works can be posted on Knowledge Exchange, Southern Adventist University's institutional repository. Addition to the repository is optional, but encouraged. Works are posted on Knowledge Exchange with a Creative Commons 4.0 International license.

Email bhoward@southern.edu to register your interest. Please include some photos of your artwork.