Library Murals Policies and Procedures
- A completed Library Murals Proposal Form must include a schedule for when the work will be done. Proposals will be vetted and approved by the Fine Arts Librarian. Scribner Library commits to keeping an individual mural in place for a minimum of one year. After one year, the mural may be whitewashed to make way for new murals. High quality photographs of each mural will be archived in Creative Matter, with the artist(s) retaining their copyright to the images.
- Paint and equipment (rollers, brushes, drop-cloths, etc.) will be purchased by Scribner Library to the extent our budget will allow. Artists should provide a list of supplies at least one week in advance of installation.
- Murals should be created using latex (water-based) paint. Other media must be approved by Scribner Library.
- Before painting, drop-cloths must be securely placed to protect the institution's and students' property.
- Once a mural installation is scheduled, the Assistant to the Director will alert all building residents to the timing of upcoming paint activity within the building.
- Upon completion of the project, a final inspection will be made by the College Librarian and Fine Arts Librarian. If necessary, a representative from Housekeeping will also inspect the area. Artists must take responsibility for cleaning paint equipment such as brushes and rollers. Sinks are available in Saisselin Art Center and artists must follow established health and safety guidelines set by the Art Department.
- Any cost of damage resulting from the installation (i.e., stained carpets, painted woodwork, inappropriate mural designs, ceilings, etc.) will be billed to the individuals involved in the project.
- Murals will be limited to three (fire) stairwells and, for safety reasons, only to the landings.
- For safety reasons, mural installation can take place in only one stairwell at a time.
- For safety reasons, no ladders may be used in the course of a mural installation.
- Stairwells must be kept clear and passable at all times during the installation process and must be cleaned up at the end of each day. No paint may be stored in the stairwell. A storage cart will be provided for moving paint and equipment each day. The Assistant to the Director will make available a storage location for the outlined duration of the project.
