Current Exhibits
Upcoming Exhibits
Guidelines for Exhibits
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The Pratt Institute Library has 9 locking display cases that are available for exhibition purposes. While the cases remain primarily for the display of Library material, their use has been extended to the Pratt community for the exhibition of non-library materials. In accordance with changing needs, a Library Exhibitions Committee has been formed to coordinate the use of the display cases. All decisions as to the use of the cases are made by the committee with the approval of the Director of the Library.
Any material displayed in the Pratt Institute Library should be pertinent to the Institution and its educational and philosophical mission. The Library assumes no responsibility for the artistic or intellectual content of any of its exhibits. The Library is a forum for the free exchange of ideas and does not act as a censor.
The Library is not primarily an exhibition space and its facilities are limited. Other resources designated for exhibition purposes include the Pratt Galleries and the Student Activities Council, which is in charge of coordinating student gallery space on campus. Individuals wishing to use the Library cases must be affiliated with Pratt Institute, e.g., currently enrolled students, faculty, staff, alumni (with a valid alumni ID card), and Friends of the Library. Exceptions include guest curators.
Pratt Institute is a private college and the Library is routinely open only to persons with valid Pratt ID. Special arrangements must be made in advance of the exhibit before Library access to others will be granted.
Please contact the Library Exhibitions Committee members to reserve a time at least three months in advance.
The 9 locking, flat cases have an interior floor dimension of 24" x 74.75". Each case has a sloping glass top. The interior height at the back of each flat case is 8.25" and the interior height at the front of each case is 3.5".
All display cases are located in the main hallways of the Library: 2 cases are found on the main floor, 4 on the second floor and 3 on the third.
All display cases are located in the main hallways of the Library: 2 cases are found on the main floor, 4 on the second floor and 3 on the third.
IMPORTANT: Pratt Institute Libraries do not provide insurance coverage for exhibit items. Exhibitors are responsible for providing insurance coverage of items exhibited or exhibit at their own risk. The Libraries are not responsible for any damage, loss, or theft of exhibited items. Any damage incurred to Library property from exhibit items is the responsibility of the exhibitor.