Lender Requirements

Borrow an Exhibition

Exhibitions are available for three-month loan periods.
Borrowing institutions must send an AAM Standard Facility Report and meet the following requirements: ability to control and maintain a stable gallery environment (temperature of 70 degrees F ±2, relative humidity of 50% ±5%); ability to control and maintain light levels at 5 to 7-foot candles; and 24-hour security monitoring.
Borrowing institutions pay a participation fee to The Carle.
Borrowing institutions are responsible for insurance and round-trip shipping. A courier may be required.
Borrowing institutions are responsible for the costs of installation, promotion, and public programs at their venue.
Requests made with less than 12 months’ notice are subject to staff availability and may incur an expedited processing fee.

Loans are generally made for a period of three-to-four months. All loans are subject to a loan fee.
Borrowing institutions must send an AAM Standard Facility Report and meet the following requirements: ability to control and maintain a stable gallery environment (temperature of 70 degrees F ±2, relative humidity of 50% ±5%); ability to control and maintain light levels at 5 to 7-foot candles; and 24-hour security monitoring.
In some instances, if the borrowing institution does not meet the necessary climate and/or lighting requirements, The Carle may be able to provide high-quality reproductions. Borrowers are responsible for the cost of facsimile production.
Requests made with less than 12 months’ notice are subject to staff availability and may incur an expedited processing fee.