Exhibition Program
The Smith College Libraries’ exhibition program supports the sharing, interpretation, and promotion of collections to enrich and educate the Smith College community and the general public. Different from basic displays, the exhibition program offers an opportunity for the Libraries to showcase its own rare and unique collections, student and faculty scholarship, and student-driven areas of interest and expression. The program is particularly focused on curricular and co-curricular themes and is currently limited to physical exhibitions in Neilson Library.
After a successful pilot (2021 - 2024), the Exhibitions Program is suspended as of June 2024.
Hours & Locations
All exhibits on display are free and available for viewing during library open hours.
Exhibitions are located on the 2nd and 3rd floors of the Neilson Library; the building is fully accessible. Here is a floor-by-floor guide to the Neilson Library.
Submit an Exhibition Proposal
Installing an exhibition requires pre-planning and an understanding of our Exhibition Program. Please review the following documents before submitting an exhibition proposal:
- Exhibition Program Principles
- Exhibition Approval Process
- Exhibition Approval Criteria
- Exhibition Timeline
- Exhibition Program Roles and Responsibilities
When you are ready, you may fill out the exhibition proposal form to have your proposed exhibition topic reviewed by the exhibition committee. The exhibition committee is diligent in reviewing exhibition proposals and the standard reply time is ten business days. Please note that proposal acceptances are at the sole discretion of the exhibition committee and filling out the form does not guarantee that an exhibition will be accepted into the program.
After a successful pilot (2021 - 2024), the Exhibitions Program is suspended as of June 2024.
Contact Us
Please reach out to specialcollections@smith.edu for more information or to offer feedback about the exhibition program.