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Events and Exhibits: Scheduling an Exhibit

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Schedule an Exhibit

If you are interested in hosting an exhibit at Murray Library, please complete the 2 attached forms, Exhibit Proposal Form and Authorization to record, publish and broadcast form.  Submit completed forms to Sarah Myers at smyers@messiah.edu

Available Spaces/Supplies

Murray Library has the following spaces available for exhibits:

 

Trophy Case:

  • Description: Large enclosed glass display area containing 4 adjustable shelves and lit from the top.
  • Location: As you enter Murray Library, turn left and the trophy case is located right past the Research Help Desk.
  • Dimensions: 27" (x4) x 92" (total height) x 22" deep.  Shelving height, top to bottom - 16" / 19" / 19" / 19" / 20.5" (adjustable). 

 

Vitrines:

  • Description: 2 glass display cases.
  • Location: Right inside the second main entrance door, to the left.
  • Dimensions: 43.5" x 12" (height)  x 22" deep, 33" from the ground to display surface.

 

Foyer Display:

  • Description: Hanging glass display area containing 2 adjustable shelves and lit from the top.
  • Location: Right inside the first main entrance door, to the right.
  • Dimensions: 44" x 43" (height) x 15.5 " deep.  Shelving height, top to bottom - 16" / 14" / 13".

 

Document Cases:

  • Description: 2 glass display cases
  • Location: Lower level - to the right of the staircase
  • Dimensions42" x 6 1/2" (height) x 24" deep.

Supplies that are available for exhibit use:

  • Picture frames in the following sizes - 4" x 6", 5" x 7", 6" x 8", 8" x 10", 11" x 14", 12" x 16".
  • Clear display stands in various sizes
  • Clear cradles in various sizes
  • Props/Stands (white, black, and colorful)