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Mission

The Art Lending Library (A.L.L.) is a system of lending and borrowing artwork to the public for free. It is a trust-based program where artists provide artwork to be checked out by any member of the public, and patrons allow artwork and artists into their homes, all in the spirit of sharing.

How does it work?

The idea is simple:

1) CHECK-OUT: The public will be invited to register for membership in the form of a library card. The librarians will create library cards and records of each participant including a photograph and appropriate paperwork to track members. Once membership is granted, patrons will be invited to select one piece of work to be checked out in their name for a 3-month period.

2) INSTALLATION: Librarians will install the artwork at each patron's home. At the time of checkout a date will be established when librarians will visit the patron's home and secure the artwork in a suitable location.

3) RETURN: Librarians accompanied by a documentarian (Scott Squire and Amy Benson) will visit the patron's home to remove the work and return it to the library for future circulation. Additionally, Scott and Amy will photograph the artwork, and patron, if desired, as a running portrayal of the artwork as it travels from home to home.

For further information on the Art Lending Library or to get on our mailing list, please contact us at artlendinglibrary@gmail.com.