I am an artist and would like to display my art works at the United Nations. What should I do?

The Department of Public Information (DPI) is in charge of all exhibits in the Visitors' Lobby (or the General Assembly Public Lobby).  It also coordinates exhibits in the first basement conference area along with the Office of Central Support Services.  This area is used very often for small displays targeted at NGOs, delegates and conference attendees, and it is not open to the general public. The exhibit area by the staff cafeteria in the Secretariat Lobby is handled by the Staff Recreation Council.

Exhibits on the first floor which are open to the general public normally require scheduling and review by the Department's Exhibits Committee six months in advance. These exhibits should relate to a UN theme and must be sponsored or co-sponsored by a UN agency or department. Exhibits by one artist, one photographer or one country will normally not be accepted for the Public Lobby, although exceptions can be made under special circumstances.  Even those exhibits which are organized by a Mission to the UN must first seek co-sponsorship from a UN body.

Preliminary proposals can be sent in writing to Ms. Jan Arnesen, Chief, DPI Exhibits, Room S-994D, United Nations, New York, New York 10017; Fax 963-4556; e-mail: arnesen@un.org

Please send color photocopies of artwork or photographs. Do not send original photos or artworks that must be returned to the sender.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

This fact-sheet has been issued by the Public Inquiries Unit, Department of Public Information, United Nations.  Tel. 212-963-4475; fax. 212-963-0071; e-mail: inquiries@un.org