University Library Gallery Program
Mission
The Sonoma State University Library Gallery program enriches the intellectual, educational, and cultural life of the Sonoma State community through exhibits by student and alumni artists, regional artists, traveling exhibitions, and selections from the University Library’s unique collections. Exhibits align with the SSU mission and curriculum and aim to inspire discussion and debate beyond the gallery walls.
Exhibit Spaces in the Library
The University Library Gallery is the library's primary exhibition space and has capacity for exhibiting large and small two- and three-dimensional works. The University Library Gallery is located on the second floor of the Jean and Charles Schulz Information Center. The gallery typically hosts two or three exhibitions per year. This space can also host small-scale performance pieces, lectures, panel discussions, and other small events.
On occasion, the library displays art and University materials on other walls in public areas. Explore the library to see what might be showing now.
SSU Library Exhibit Dispute Procedures
The Sonoma State University Library aspires to present a broad spectrum of opinions and viewpoints in its curation of Gallery exhibits and events. The Library aligns with the American Library Association’s Bill of Rights and the interpretation of the Library Bill of Rights as it applies to exhibit spaces and bulletin boards. Specifically:
The library should not censor or remove an exhibit because some members of the community may disagree with its content. Those who object to the content of any exhibit held at the Library should be able to submit their complaint and/or their own exhibit proposal to be judged according to the policies established by the library.
Challenges to a display, exhibit, or printed materials posted or displayed in the Library’s gallery spaces may be sent in writing to the chair of the Library Art Committee, Kaitlin Springmier. The Library will respond to written statements as follows:
- The individual will be notified that the library has received their written statement of concern.
- A review process will be conducted in a timely manner by the Library Art Committee and Library Administration in response to an individual's statement of concern.
- The review process will subscribe to standards as defined in the American Library Association Library Bill of Rights.
- While a concern is being considered, there will be no change in the status of the display, exhibit, or printed materials.
- Upon completion of the review process, the complainant will be notified of the library's decision.
- The individual may appeal the decision to the University Library Dean.