photography policy

Hi All,

 

I wanted to send along a quick explanation about the museum’s photography policy for visitors:

 

Visitors may not take photographs of individual works of art. They may only take architectural photographs and/or overall gallery shots that do not focus on individual works. Flash must be turned off in the building. These policies are in place for the safety of the artwork as well as to protect artists’ copyright. Visitors need to fill out a photo permit at the front desk to take any photographs in the building.

Visitor Services staff will remind people of these policies, but I wanted to make sure you all knew this as well. Please let visitors know of the policy if they are interested in taking pictures. In fact, this is a good thing to mention at the very start of the tour, as I know some of you already do, so that people can fill out the forms when they are already in the lobby rather than having to leave the tour to come back to the desk.

Occasionally there may be cases where photographs of individual works are allowed. This was true with Mille Fiori because Chihuly Studios had granted permission. Unless you hear otherwise, however, please assume that the policy stands as stated above.

Thanks and please let me know if you have any questions.

 

Tara

 

Tara Young

Associate Curator of Education

 

TACOMA ART MUSEUM

1701 Pacific Avenue

Tacoma, WA 98402

253.272.4258 x 3016