The Ellis Library Exhibits Committee is responsible for booking exhibits for five display cases in the main Colonnade on the first floor of Ellis Library, and art displays for the Bookmark Cafe. We welcome displays from the MU community. Below is information about the exhibits and requesting exhibit space.
Questions? Please email Megan Ballengee, Community Engagement Coordinator: meganballengee@missouri.edu.
Location
The 3 Large Built-In Display Cases are located in the Colonnade on the First Floor of Ellis Library.
Dimensions
Scheduling
The three cases are often booked together as a single exhibit. Time periods available during the summer months (June, July, August) and fall semester (September - December).
Lighting
Florescent lights inside the cases are left on 24 hours a day, but bulbs are encased inside high-quality UV shields to prevent ultraviolet damage to sensitive materials. There are no electrical outlets inside display cases.
Hardware and Supplies
We provide book stands, straight pins, and Mylar film strips for holding book pages open.
Glass shelving for the built-in cases is available in a variety of lengths, from 3′ and up. All sizes might not be available at all times. The display backing is cloth-covered wood – it is not cork. Use straight pins to hang papers, posters, etc. on the display’s cloth backing as push-pins or thumbtacks will not work.
Location
The Freestanding Wooden Display Case is located in the Colonade on the First Floor of Ellis Library.
Dimensions
Scheduling
Exhibits run for the calendar month. Set-up may take place anytime during the first week of the month, and should be completely removed before the 1st day of the next month. Library exhibits have priority.
Lighting
Florescent lights inside the cases are left on 24 hours a day, but bulbs are encased inside high-quality UV shields to prevent ultraviolet damage to sensitive materials. There are no electrical outlets inside display cases.
Hardware and Supplies
We provide book stands, straight pins, and Mylar film strips for holding book pages open.
The display backing is cloth-covered wood – it is not cork. Use straight pins to hang papers, posters, etc. on the display’s cloth backing as push-pins or thumbtacks will not work.
Location
The Bookmark Cafe is located on the Ground Floor of the Ellis Library.
Dimensions
There are three walls available for hanging 9-15 pieces of artwork around the perimeter of the Bookmark Cafe seating spaces.
Scheduling
Exhibitions are changed twice per year. Time periods are available January through July and August through December.
Lighting
Track lighting is adjustable to illuminate artworks.
Installation Hardware
We have hanging devices suitable for hanging about 9-15 framed works that go with our Walker Display system.
