Organising an exhibition at a library

You can organise an exhibition on portable walls in the adults’ section  free of charge. The black, two-sided portable walls have three panels each, and exhibits can be attached to them with drawing pins. An exhibition may consist of up to 12 surfaces of 70 cm in width and 150 cm in length. The exhibition period is one to four weeks.

Further information: heli.leppaniemi@pori.fi

The children’s section exhibition spaces are free of charge. Exhibiting artwork by children and young adults is the priority in these spaces. Artwork can be placed on portable walls, hanging rails and strings, and on top of bookshelves.

The wall in the fantasy corner is equipped with strings and hooks, it is 140 cm high from the string to the shelf, and the broader part is 640 cm wide while the narrower part is 170 cm wide.

Above the picture book shelves there are three strings on which work up to 60 cm high can be hung. The string lengths are 450 cm, 400 cm and 450 cm.

Further information: lapset.kirjasto@pori.fi

There is a charge for using the exhibition space in the main library lobby. You will find measurements of the walls here. The exhibition space is limited by the exhibition walls and the area between the pillars in front of the space.

There are hanging rails, strings and hooks in the exhibition space. The library will provide drawing pins for attaching exhibits on the walls.

The exhibition period is two or three weeks, starting and ending on a Monday. The exhibition must be assembled and disassembled during the library opening hours. The assembly may begin at noon on a Monday and it must be disassembled by the last Monday noon of the exhibition period. The exhibition dates on advertisements must only include the complete days, that is, not the days of assembly and disassembly.

There are two low, lockable glass cabinets, where exhibits such as artwork, crafts or collectibles may be put on display. The measurements of the display cabinets are 163x68cm, height 20 cm. Alternatively there are smaller, two-part cabinets, each with a display space of 66x66cm, height 15 cm. In the space there is room for two cabinets at a time.

There is also a table available, for example for placing a guestbook on. On request the library will collect books, magazines and music related to your exhibition and put them on display in connection with your exhibition. The exhibition must be limited in the space between the walls and the concrete pillars in front of the space in order to keep the passageways clear.

You can have an exhibition opening ceremony in front of the exhibition or reserve a suitable room, such as Seminaarihuone 1. The ceremony held at the exhibition space may not include structures for spectators nor a sound system, and the passageways must not be obstructed in any way. The library will provide a light sound amplifier, if necessary. Any catering will be arranged by the exhibitor.

Further information:  heli.leppaniemi@pori.fi

Applying for the main library lobby exhibition space

The main library lobby exhibition space applications are made twice a year by an electronic form. Please indicate on the form if you are interested in the adult section portable wall exhibition as an option in case the lobby exhibition space is not available.

The library reserves the right to decide to whom the exhibition period is granted. We place emphasis on diversity, interest and localism in the selection process. The use of the exhibition space will be subject to a contract.

Application schedule

The application schedule for annual exhibition periods are divided in two parts according to the starting date of the exhibition.

Apply between 1 May and 31 October for exhibitions starting in January-June
Apply between 1 November and 30 April for exhibitions starting in July-December

Apply for an exhibition period in the main library lobby

For exhibition use there is a three-part portable wall, with the measurements of each part about 70×150 cm. There is also table space available, one narrower and two larger tables. In the library lobby there is also some space for the exhibitor’s own display cabinets or other such pieces.

Enquiries: ahlainen.kirjasto@pori.fi or 044 701 5801

Enquiries: lavia.kirjasto@pori.fi or 044 701 8909

In the magazine and newspaper section there are four portable walls available, each 95×180 cm. Drawing pins are used for attaching the exhibits. There are also two display cabinets on wheels, with glass doors. The window sills of the library windows may also be used as exhibition space.

Enquiries: nakkila.kirjasto@pori.fi or 044 747 5920

The exhibition space includes the Noormarkku-sali and the meeting rooms. The exhibition period is 7, 14 or 28 days including the assembly and disassembly days. There are hanging rails on some of the walls, tables and chairs. There are also four 3-part portable walls on wheels, which may be used in any of the rooms.

• Meeting room 1: 2 hanging rails; 4,5 m in length at the height of 2,5 m + 4 m in length at the height of 1,75 m + a big table.
• Meeting room 2: 2 hanging rails; 4 m and 4,5 m in length, both at the height of 2,5 m + a table.
• Noormarkku-sali: 2 hanging rails; 2,3 m and 7 m in length, both at the height of 2,5 m + small tables available + projector.
• self-service section: 1 hanging rail 6 m in length, at the height of 2,5 m. Camera surveillance.

Exhibitors can reserve 1-3 rooms from the above mentioned spaces. Please note that the premises are also used for regular and irregular meetings and other activities, so they cannot be reserved for exhibition use only. This does not apply to summer months. The premises have camera surveillance.

Enquiries: jan-erik.ylitalo@pori.fi or 044 701 3161

In the magazine and newspaper section there are three portable walls available, each 95×180 cm. One of the walls is in three parts. Paintings and other exhibits can be mounted on the walls with hooks. A table is also available.

Enquiries: pihlava.kirjasto@pori.fi or 044 701 5886

Enquiries: reposaari.kirjasto@pori.fi or 044 701 5802