The Alameda Free Library seeks to provide access to educational, informational and cultural resources to the community. As part of that belief, the Library encourages the artistic and cultural interests of the community by providing a showcase for art by community and area artists. Space is provided for displays and exhibits of an educational, cultural, civic, charitable or recreational nature, not for advertising for commercial enterprises nor for exhibits designed to serve specific candidate, campaigns, or parties. The Library is not, in providing space for art, establishing a public forum, and is not limited to merely imposing time, place and manner restrictions on the proposed items for display. Additionally, the Library welcomes exhibits that relate to Library collections and resources, reflects the diversity of Alameda, attracts a broad audience, or connects to other exhibitions or programs in the community presented at or about the same time.
The Alameda Free Library has adopted the American Library Association’s Library Bill of Rights and its numerous interpretations. In accordance with this document, display and exhibit spaces at the Library are made available on an equitable basis, regardless of the belief or affiliations of individuals or groups requesting their use. Materials in an exhibit or display will not be excluded because of the origin, background or views of those contributing to the creation of the displays or exhibits. Materials will not be prohibited or removed because of partisan or doctrinal disapproval.
The Alameda Free Library endeavors to present a broad spectrum of opinion and viewpoints. The Library does not endorse the beliefs or viewpoints of topics which may be the subject of exhibits or displays in the Library. The Library Art Exhibit committee is responsible for the selection of Library art exhibits. Special consideration will be given to works of art produced by local artists.
The Library Art Exhibit Committee shall be made up by:
- Library Director
- Library Exhibits Manager
- A member appointed by the Library Board
- A member appointed by the Library Board
- A member appointed by the Library Board
Persons appointed by the Library Board are Alameda Residents
The Alameda Free Library shall have the final decision on the arrangement of all exhibits and displays. The Library reserves the right to reject any part of an exhibit or to change the manner of display. Works that are fragile in nature or whose framing or display arrangement is of questionable durability may be rejected.
The Alameda Free Library is not responsible for any artwork that is lost, damaged, or stolen while on exhibit or display. Although reasonable precautions will be taken to protect materials, the artist assumes the risk of loss of, or damage to, the piece as it is on display. The Library will not be responsible for the reimbursement or replacement of lost, stolen or damaged material.
Artists are not to display prices next to their artwork during the duration of the exhibit. The Library is NOT a sales venue; however, a price list for exhibited items will be made available at the Information Desk on the first floor.
The Alameda Free Library will not charge for the right to display artwork.
Adopted by the Alameda Free Library Board 02.14.07
