A: Exact location to be announced at a later date
Q: Where do I leave art I'd like to contribute? A: Leave pieces inside the gallery.
Q: What are the general dimensions? A: TBD
Q: What size art fits into the gallery? A: TBD
Q: Can I mail you a piece to put into the little gallery? Exact address to be detailed at a further date
Q: If there's a piece I want, can you mail it to me if I can't come to the gallery? A: I'm sorry but not feasible at this time.
STARTING ONE OF YOUR OWN
Q: Can I use this idea and start my own? And please keep in touch. I'm currently considering ideas for a network where we can share, contribute and learn from each other. More on that soon. If you are interested in being part of a larger network please email here. Q: Where did you get the structure? A: TBD
Q: Do you plan on making more of them? A: TBD
Q: Do you sell it as a kit? But you might check littlefreelibrary.org to give you some ideas and or how to have one built
Q: If I can't make one of my own, what would you advise? A: Check with https://littlefreelibrary.org. Lots of information and I believe they sell various models—some of which might work fine for a little art gallery.
Q: What's it made out of? A: TBD
Q: Must it be in my yard area or can I use the grass area between the sidewalk and road? A: I don't know.
Q: How do you make your sign waterproof? A: Good ole fashioned clear packing tape or a laminator.
OTHER COMMON QUESTIONS
Q: How often do you take pictures of what's inside the gallery? A: TBD
Q: Where do you store overflow piece added to the gallery? A: In general, the gallery keeps itself in balance (rarely too many, rarely empty) If it gets overly crowded, I'll bring pieces inside until the space in the gallery opens up a bit.
Q: Is it your full-time job? A: No, time spent on this FLAG is volunteer time.
Q: What does your sign/plaque read? A: Feel free to take a piece, or leave a piece—or both. Experimentation and imperfections are gladly accepted. (Please leave the gallery’s easels, benches and 5” patrons.)
Q: Where can I find the little people? A: https://www.lakeshorelearning.com
Q: Do you think tape is ok? A: I love tape. But only the blue kind.
Q: Can I install hooks on the ceiling so I can hang a mobile? A: No way! I love the idea of hanging sculptures and mobiles and feel free to a leave a hook or two. But please leave it to me to make holes and/ or otherwise alter the physical structure.
Q: Do you know you're not the only little free art gallery in the galaxy? A: Yes, I'm aware. Thank you! But it's the only little gallery in the galaxy that's just the way I envisioned it.
Q: Is there a visitor's book? A: Not at the moment but I'd love one. A visitor's book requires an additional box on the outside of the gallery to protect it from Seattle's rain. If anyone's interested in donating a visitor's book box, let me know!
Q: Can I buy a piece of art from your Free Little Art Gallery? A: I'm afraid not. But artists DO need your support. If you love a piece and the artist's name is mentioned, please try reaching out to them directly—maybe they have a similar piece on hand they'd offer for sale.
Q: Do you track and record all the pieces that come and go from the gallery? A: I'd like to but it's not possible at the moment. As much as I love seeing what comes and goes by the hour, I also need work.
Q: Is there a way I can help or contribute? A: It takes time and money to sustain this little gallery and build a larger network. If you'd like to contribute to efforts to help sustain the FLAG and grow the network, you're welcome to reach out to me here.
• If you have an infrequently asked question, feel free to ask here.
• If you're interested in opening another chapter and/or being part of a larger network, let me know here.
