Criteria

Requests for use of the Daura Museum should be made a minimum of two weeks in advance of the function. Requests may be refused and/or based on current exhibitions.
The Daura Museum is not available for functions during exhibition transitions; these times may not appear on the University Calendar.
There is a limit of a maximum 75 people in each location at one time (standing), unless otherwise approved.
For University-related functions, the faculty or staff, or faculty/staff advisor for any student group should be present, and is responsible for adhering to all conditions of this policy, and for the condition of the galleries at the conclusion of the event. It is the responsibility of the faculty or staff, or faculty/staff advisor for any student group, or official of the non-University user group to remain in the Museum at all times during the function. Under no circumstances will the Daura Museum be left unattended.
Should any damage occur to works of art and/or the Museum or the Dillard Lobby Gallery due to negligence, the user group shall be responsible for costs associated with cleaning or repairs, or conservation treatment of the works of art.
Requests for seating/tables and audio-visual equipment (computer, projector, slide projector, microphone) should be made through reservations made with the Calendar Coordinator. The user group is responsible for proper use of any equipment and for damage to any equipment.
Works of art, display pedestals, or other exhibition materials will not touched, moved, or otherwise handled. Furniture will not be moved without prior arrangements.
Light levels are adjusted for the safety and security of works of art on exhibition. Higher light levels must be requested in advance, with approval based on the current exhibition. No overhead fluorescent lights will be turned on without approval.
Live floral or plant arrangements may not be allowed in the Daura Gallery. Dried or silk floral/plant arrangements must be substituted.
Restrictions on food service may apply, based on current exhibitions. If food is to be served, all catering must be arranged through the University’s Catering Service. The user group is responsible for all arrangements and costs associated with food service, including costs of security staff for events serving alcohol and open to students and/or the public. All food and trash must be removed at the conclusion of the events. The user group must make arrangements with Catering or take this responsibility and clean up themselves. Under no circumstances should this be left in the galleries. Display pedestals or other exhibition materials may not be used for food service or for the display of floral arrangements. Location of food service tables must be approved by the Director and Assistant Director of the Gallery. Candles and other open flames are not allowed under any circumstances.
It is the responsibility of the user group to maintain appropriate behavior and assume control of their participants.
Requests may be refused to any group or organization with a past record of problematic behavior.