Exhibition Proposal Form

Thank you for your interest in exhibiting with us!

Special Collections and University Archives (SCUA) hosts and curates exhibitions that celebrate all members and facets of the Iowa State University community. SCUA welcomes exhibitions that highlight the experiences, achievements, and memories of people and organizations reflecting the university's major research areas and the history of the university.

Please complete this form at least one semester prior to the proposed exhibition. Proposals received after that deadline may not be considered or may have an alternative exhibition period suggested by the Exhibition Committee.

By submitting this form, you agree to comply with the Collaborative Exhibitions Policy.

Exhibitor's information

Name of contact*

Email of contact*

University affiliation*

Library staff

ISU students or student organizations

ISU staff/faculty and staff/faculty organizations

Other members of the University community

Individual and institutional donors to SCUA

Not affiliated with the University

List of all anticipated exhibitor(s)

Name and contact information of faculty or staff advisor/sponsor

Name and contact information of faculty or staff advisor/sponsor
Name Email Relation to Exhibitor(s) For example, faculty advisor to a student organization, professor for a specific course, thesis advisor, etc.

Exhibition information

Working exhibition title*

This title does not need to be final.

Exhibition concept*

Briefly describe the exhibition’s focus, purpose, themes, target audience(s), and what it aims to achieve.

How will the exhibition support the mission of SCUA and/or the purpose and goals of the Collaborative Exhibitions Policy?*

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Preferred exhibition dates

Preferred start date*

Preferred end date*

Include any special reasoning for preferred dates/duration

For example, coordinating with a special event/visit/anniversary, due dates/academic calendar requirements, etc.

Summary of anticipated exhibition contents

Briefly describe the SCUA collection items (including collection titles and numbers, if known), materials owned by an exhibitor/to be donated to SCUA, or academic and creative works inspired by SCUA collection materials that may be included in the exhibition (this list does not need to be comprehensive or final).

Additional information

Please include any additional information. For example: cost-sharing budget; ideas for related public programming (presentations, workshops, lectures, etc.); anticipated space/case needs; or level of curatorial experience or support needed.