The Art Selection Committee of the Friends of the Augusta County Library is assigned primary responsibility for the selection of art works for public display in the Friends’ Gallery. Primary responsibility for art work and displays in other areas of the library rests with the library staff. Emphasis is to be placed on the display of work of area artists and exceptional works by students in the local school systems.

Art displayed shall be consistent with the mission of the Augusta County Library:  to provide the residents of the Augusta County area with materials and services to meet their educational and recreational needs. Special emphasis is placed on providing services to children.

Works not suitable for public display in the presence of minors are prohibited. Works shall not be displayed as “for sale” and shall not be sold on premises. The artist shall be responsible for the removal of works at the end of the display period.

Works with a religious theme shall be selected and displayed with sensitivity to the need not to discriminate on the basis of creed, religion, race or national origin, nor shall such displays violate the principle of separation of church and state.

County insurance policies do not insure property belonging to others on County property. Therefore, works on display or stored at the library are there at the risk of the artist or owner. The placement and storage of personal property on the premises is the responsibility of the library staff, but all risks shall remain on the artist or owner.