Want to borrow artwork from the Minneapolis Art Lending Library's collection?
Here's what you need to know:
+ Any and all individuals are welcome to borrow work from the library's collection. There is no fee.
+ Patrons may borrow one work at a time.
+ Each lending period is approximately three months; click here for our schedule.
+ Before checking artwork out for the first time, borrowers must present a government issued ID and sign this brief agreement (Copies of the agreement will be available at all lending events).
+ This is a trust-based system. It is expected that library patrons will protect all artwork against damage, and return artwork in a timely manner at the end of a given lending period.
Frequently Asked Questions from Borrowers:
+ How do I borrow an artwork in the MALL's collection?
The MALL is open to the public every three months. Individuals may borrow one artwork for each two-month lending period. We require a government issued ID card to register all new borrowers. This helps us to insure the safety of work in our collection.
+ What kind of artwork is in the collection?
Ceramics, small sculpture, painting, drawing, photography, collage, and printmaking. All work is by contemporary artists, both emerging and established, with a focus on work by Twin Cites artists.
+ Is there a fee?
No, but we do welcome donations to support our efforts.
+ Can I purchase work from the collection?
Yes! With a few exceptions. If you are interested in making a purchase, please contact us at info@artlending.org. If the work is available for sale, we will facilitate contact between you and the artist.
+ What if something happens to work that I am borrowing?
Contact us by email immediately. If the work was damaged due to your own negligence, we would appreciate your cooperation in paying the artist/artwork owner for the damage.
+ Any and all individuals are welcome to borrow work from the library's collection. There is no fee.
+ Patrons may borrow one work at a time.
+ Each lending period is approximately three months; click here for our schedule.
+ Before checking artwork out for the first time, borrowers must present a government issued ID and sign this brief agreement (Copies of the agreement will be available at all lending events).
+ This is a trust-based system. It is expected that library patrons will protect all artwork against damage, and return artwork in a timely manner at the end of a given lending period.
Frequently Asked Questions from Borrowers:
+ How do I borrow an artwork in the MALL's collection?
The MALL is open to the public every three months. Individuals may borrow one artwork for each two-month lending period. We require a government issued ID card to register all new borrowers. This helps us to insure the safety of work in our collection.
+ What kind of artwork is in the collection?
Ceramics, small sculpture, painting, drawing, photography, collage, and printmaking. All work is by contemporary artists, both emerging and established, with a focus on work by Twin Cites artists.
+ Is there a fee?
No, but we do welcome donations to support our efforts.
+ Can I purchase work from the collection?
Yes! With a few exceptions. If you are interested in making a purchase, please contact us at info@artlending.org. If the work is available for sale, we will facilitate contact between you and the artist.
+ What if something happens to work that I am borrowing?
Contact us by email immediately. If the work was damaged due to your own negligence, we would appreciate your cooperation in paying the artist/artwork owner for the damage.
