Exhibitions

The library hosts a variety of exhibits created or co-sponsored by University of Utah students and employees as part of its commitment to fostering vibrant and robust intellectual conversations on campus. External parties interested in proposing an exhibition are encouraged to seek a campus partner who is willing to cosponsor, sharing the responsibilities and costs.

Current Exhibitions

Level 1 Built In Display Cases
7:00am–11:50pmThe University of Utah Press 75th celebration
Level 1 Lobby Gallery Cases
7:00am–11:50pmThe University of Utah Press 75th celebration
Level 2 Built In Display Cases
7:00am–11:50pmBeth Krensky – Between Spirit and Matter
Level 4 Gallery
5:00pm–5:00pmThe Artist in the Archive

Exhibit Spaces in the Library

Exhibition spaces are located on Levels 1 and 2 of the J. Willard Marriott Library. Detailed descriptions and photographs of the spaces may be accessed through the links below. Temperature for exhibition spaces is 68 - 73°F +/- 5°F with a relative humidity of 35°F +/- 10°F.

Level 1 Display Cases

1700's three south walls: 2-D wall mounting space. Gallery track hanging system along the lengths of the walls. Three wall measurements are as follows: 34' in length and 9' high, 22' in length and 9' high, and 23' in length and 9' high.

Level 1 Display Cases

Display Cases : Four display cases in a high traffic area near the library’s west entrance, next to Mom’s Café. Shelving in cases can be adjusted or removed as desired. 2- or 3-D display space. Dimensions for the cases are:

                     Case 1: 42” w x 45” h x 12” d

                   Cases 2-4: 42” w x 45” h x 18” d

Level 1 Wall Space

 

Level 1 Wall Space

 North and South Lab Walls: 2-D wall mounting space. Gallery track hanging system along the lengths of the walls. North wall is 23’ in length, 9’ high. South wall is 24’ 8” in length, 9’ high. 

Level 1 Lobby

Lobby: High traffic area by the Level 1 elevators and stairs. A ble to accommodate less intrusive exhibits that maintain smooth pedestrian flow. Ideal for 3-D display.

Level 1 Exhibit Space Map

Exhibit Spaces on Level 1

 Level 2 Display Cases 

Display Cases : Four display cases in a high traffic area near the Reserve Desk. Shelving in cases can be adjusted or removed as desired. 2- or 3-D display space. Dimensions for the cases are:

                        Case 1: 42” w x 45” h x 12” d

                      Cases 2-4: 42” w x 45” h x 18” d  

Level 5 wall

South Lab Wall: 2-D wall mounting space. Gallery track hanging system along the lengths of the walls. South wall is 50' in length, 9' high.