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Display Space Application Form

In recognition of its status as a gathering place for community members, some OPL branches offer art walls or floor space, free of charge to the public, for exhibits of local artwork. More information is available in the Display Space Policy.

If your request is for posting a public information notice, please review the Notice Board Policy for information about how to proceed.

Exhibit Information
All fields must be completed.
(What is the artwork about / de quoi parle l'œuvre d'art)
(i.e. landscape paintings; wooden sculptures; mixed media portraits; etc.)
Files must be less than 2 MB.
Allowed file types: gif jpg jpeg png.
Please visit the "About OPL" page to review the vision, mission, and values: https://biblioottawalibrary.ca/en/aboutopl For example, "this exhibit highlights the stories of local community members in our neighbourhood" or "this exhibit is inspired by great works of literature."
Applicant Information
Note: Find out how to get a Library card.
Organization
If you are making a booking on behalf of a business or organization or have a partnership with the library, please enter the name of your organization. If you are not booking/renting on behalf of an organization or business, please enter "Not applicable".
Please note pricing information must not be displayed on art; for pricing information or to suggest activities associated with the exhibit, please provide a link to your website where clients can learn more.
Note that the type of display space available varies by location, and is not always locked or secured. OPL is not responsible for any damage to, loss, or theft of, displayed items or equipment. Applicants are encouraged to obtain and provide proof of their own insurance.
Files must be less than 2 MB.
Allowed file types: gif jpg jpeg png.
Solicit additional information
The Library may solicit additional information from you or your organization, as applicable, to process your application. If you would like to provide information regarding self-identity as part of an equity-deserving group as part of your application, please do so below. This question is an optional and voluntary part of this application. Applications will be considered regardless of whether self-identification information is included. OPL is committed to advancing equity, diversity and inclusion in every aspect of its work, including the use of community display spaces. As such, OPL encourages members of equity-seeking groups to apply, and to include, on a voluntary basis, how their lived experience and perspectives can strengthen their application in this regard. Self-identification information is collected to allow Library staff to appropriately identify applicants from equity-deserving groups.

Personal information provided is collected under the authority of Sections 20(a) and (d)  and 23(2) of the Public Libraries Act. Personal information is used to provide library services. The Ottawa Public Library (OPL) is subject to the privacy requirements under the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act. Questions regarding this collection can be addressed to the MFIPPA Coordinator, Ottawa Public Library, 120 Metcalfe Street, Ottawa, ON K1P 5M2 or 613-580-2424.