Library Exhibits & Displays

Exhibits and Displays at the Gladys Marcus Library showcase the library's visual, intellectual, and artistic resources for the benefit of the FIT community. We invite students, faculty, and staff to partner with us to create thoughtful, creative, and intellectually stimulating exhibitions consistent with the College's educational philosophy and ideals.

Exhibits and displays are located on the 4th, 5th, and 6th floors of the Library. The installation, maintenance, and de-installation of an exhibition are entirely the responsibility of the curator/exhibitor.

Exhibition Highlight

Resistance and Resilience: The Weavers of Oaxaca

Poster for Weavers of Oaxaca Exhibit

This exhibition explores the diversity of Oaxaca’s weaving traditions, encompassing techniques and designs from different regions of the state. The natural dyes featured in these textiles, drawn from plants, insects, and minerals, embody a deep relationship with the land and its ecosystems.

Through curated images, textiles, and garments, you’ll witness how weaving has become a tool for empowerment and collective action. Beyond its economic role, weaving fosters community resilience and solidarity, offering a platform for addressing broader social and environmental challenges. 

Each piece reflects the intricate patterns of adaptation, creativity, and pride that define Oaxaca’s artisans and their enduring traditions.

» read more about the exhibition.

Resistance and Resilience: The Weavers of Oaxaca is sponsored and supported by the Presidential Scholars Program, the dean of the School of Liberal Arts and Sciences, the Department of Social Sciences, the Department of Global Fashion Management, the Office of the International Programs, and the Department of Global Fashion Management at Centro, Mexico City. Co-sponsored by the FIT Library.

Propose an Exhibit

Proposals will be considered in the order in which they are received. Submit a proposal via online form

Proposal Submission/Review

  • Proposals should be submitted no less than 90 days in advance of the proposed setup date 
  • Proposals should include the purpose of the exhibition, preferred dates, and contact information
  • All proposals must have an exhibit design plan

Proposal Acceptance/Confirmation

  • Notification of proposal acceptance will be emailed within three weeks of initial submission
  • Upon receipt you will be required to return the completed Display Reservation and Agreement form
  • One month prior to the scheduled set up date, you will receive a reminder confirming the dates and other specifics of your project
  • You will need to review and reconfirm the plan with the Exhibits Coordinators to ensure there are no changes
  • Any changes should be added to the proposal at this time and resubmitted for final approval

Installation 

Supplies: the library maintains a limited supply of materials, such as pins, tape, and book stands, for mounting exhibits and displays. Any additional materials must be provided by the exhibitor

Exhibit/Display Setup & Construction

  • Setup should begin no more than five days prior to the scheduled opening
  • When using wall space, you must use wire or filament and hang items from the existing picture rails. Any item that is to be hung must have D rings attached prior to setup
  • Under no circumstances may any materials be affixed directly to Library walls
  • Only pins can be used to mount items to the back panels of the Library vitrines; this includes captions and labels

Security of Exhibits: Exhibit cases are lockable. The Library does not carry insurance against damage, vandalism or theft of exhibit contents and cannot be held responsible for the safety or loss of exhibited items. 

Removal of Exhibits

  • Exhibitors are responsible for removing displays promptly after the close of the exhibit
  • Exhibits that are not broken down within 24 hours of the closing will be removed by Library staff
  • The Library is not responsible for any damage sustained during this process
  • Unclaimed exhibit materials will be disposed of after two weeks

Checklist

  1. Library Exhibits Proposal Form
  2. Reservation & Agreement Form (.pdf)

Exhibitors who do not comply with the above protocols will not be considered for future exhibits

You can see past exhibits and displays in the Institutional Repository!

Contact Us

 

Lana Bittman
(212) 217-4382
[email protected] 

James Ferguson
(212) 217-4352
[email protected]