Red Feather Mountain Library District
Art Display Policy for Ruth’s Gallery

Reviewed and adopted by Red Feather Mountain Library District Board of
Trustees February 28, 2023.

The Red Feather Lakes Community Library accepts shows from individual artists
and groups of artists. Often the Library will invite area artists to present an exhibit.
Artist or group solicitations will be reviewed but not necessarily accepted. While
the work of local or regional artists is preferred, presentations may be from other
sources.
Once a given display has been approved, the Library Director reserves the right to
determine the appropriateness of items to be included in the display and may
accept or reject any or all items intended for display.
Potential artists and exhibitors should note the following:
Ruth’s Gallery is in a prominent part of the library, accessible to families and
children, and this should be considered when choosing works to exhibit.
Artwork must be mounted in designated Ruth’s Gallery locations, comprising
wall-mounted items and smaller items within the library’s glass display unit. Floor
items are not accepted as well as ceramics or other objects that must be hung or
otherwise supported.
• Ruth’s Gallery is not intended to be a commercial venue and prices are not
posted. Artist contact information is a welcome part of the display. Business
cards are accepted.
• It is the responsibility of the artist to install and remove the show.
• Artists may create and post statements or other descriptions of the show.
• The Library assumes no liability in case of damage or theft.
• Shows are normally one month in duration. However, variances may
occasionally be made in facilitating reasonable public use.
• The dates of artwork installation and removal will be noted in the Artist
Display Agreement.
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• Artists will read and sign the Artist Display Agreement Form and receive a
copy of that document and this policy.
Artists or groups must confirm their show with the Library one month in advance.
Though occasional exceptions may be made, artists or groups are limited to one
show per year.
Preference will be given to artists or groups whose work has not been displayed in
the previous year.

Revision history:
Reviewed and adopted by Red Feather Mountain Library District Board of
Trustees February 28, 2023.
Revised and adopted by the Red Feather Mountain Library District, October 24,
2018, allowing multi-use access during times of high public use.
Revised and adopted by the Red Feather Mountain Library District, October 28,
2015.
Approved by the Red Feather Mountain Library District Board of Trustees on
August 22, 2012.
Reviewed and approved February 25, 2009. Initially approved April 20, 2006.