The Lilley Art Loan Program

Borrowing artwork

Faculty and staff interested in borrowing artwork must first make a selection of the artwork(s) they wish to loan by accessing our permanent collection. The selection of artworks available will vary throughout the year, as the collection is in a constant state of flux due to exhibitions and loans. To borrow artwork, you must sign the borrowing guidelines document.

Once you make your selection from our online archive you can schedule an appointment with the museum Preparator, Justin Manfredi, to visit our storage and see the artwork in person. After finalizing your selection, the preparator will then reserve the piece(s) for you. Once the preparator has received a signed borrowing guidelines receipt he will contact you to arrange a time to install the artwork(s).

How much does it cost?

A $75 per-object annual fee will be charged to the departmental account provided by the borrower. Borrowers may wish to pay for this service out-of-pocket, however, all financial transactions shall be processed through a departmental account. If you would like assistance in selecting artworks for your particular environment, curatorial advice and recommendations can be provided for a one-time $100 curatorial fee.

Where can artwork go?

To ensure the safety of our artworks, The Lilley requires that loan locations be attended when open and locked when not occupied. Security arrangements will be made for public locations — please let the preparator know when that is the case. Artworks cannot be hung near heating or air conditioning units, or in direct sunlight. If there are questions about the space, our preparator can determine if site conditions are acceptable upon delivery of the piece. Artworks are not allowed to leave campus.