Artist Showcase

Community Art Display at the Fox Lake District Library

The Fox Lake District Library proudly supports local creativity through its Community Art Display program. This initiative offers area residents and workers the opportunity to exhibit original artwork in a public space that reflects the diversity and talent of our community. We welcome submissions from artists of all backgrounds—especially those with limited access to exhibition spaces.

Artwork must be suitable for all ages and align with the Library’s mission. While sales are not permitted, artists may include approved contact and background information alongside their displays. Exhibits are selected at the Library’s discretion and housed primarily in our Community Art Display case.

Interested in exhibiting your art? Learn how to apply below.

Art Exhibit Request

The Library makes limited space available within the building to display artworks and crafts completed by members of the community that are consistent with the Library’s mission.

Please review the Art Exhibit Policy before submitting the request form below. Paper applications are available at the Library's Circulation Desk.

I am requesting that representatives of the Fox Lake Public Library District (“Library”) review my request to display the following artwork (“Artwork”), which is my personal property, on Library premises.

In connection with the use of the Library premises for a display of my Artwork, I agree, understand, and acknowledge that:

  1. I have reviewed all Library Policies concerning display cases and/or display of the Artwork;

     

  2. I am the sole owner of the Artwork, and no other person or party has any legal, beneficial, contractual, security or any other type of interest in the Artwork;

     

  3. I have the full and complete right, power and authority to enter into this Agreement, display the Artwork, and/or authorize the Library to display the Artwork;

     

  4. I assume all risk of damages or loss to the Artwork, and I hereby forever release, discharge and hold harmless the Library, its directors, employees and agents from any liability of any kind for loss or damages associated with the Library’s possession and/or display of the Artwork;

     

  5. I hereby release and discharge the Library, its directors, employees and agents from any and all claims, damages, and/or causes of action resulting from or arising out of my use of the Library premises;

     

  6. I will indemnify and hold harmless the Library from and against legal liability for all claims, losses, damages, and expenses, including reasonable Attorneys’ fees and expert witness fees, to the extent such claims, losses, damages, or expenses and fees are caused by my failure to fulfill my obligations and/or representations made by me related to the Artwork;
    1. The Library does not have a burglar alarm system;
    2. The Artwork is not covered under the Library’s insurance policies or programs, and it is my sole responsibility to obtain insurance coverage related to my Artwork and its display;
    3. The Artwork may be moved or covered by Library staff to avoid conflict or interference with Library events or programs;
    4. It is at all times my sole responsibility and obligation to conserve and maintain the Artwork;
    5. Placement and removal of the Artwork is my sole and exclusive responsibility and may be conducted only during regular Library business hours in cooperation with Library staff;
    6. The Library can not provide storage of the Artwork before or after the exhibit of the Artwork;
    7. The Library reserves the right to cancel the display of my Artwork at any time in the Library’s sole, absolute and exclusive discretion;
    8. I hereby irrevocably grant the Library permission to reproduce images of the Artwork for publicity, for public education purposes, and to include images of the Artwork in its publications and promotions of the Library and Library programs.
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