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Projects
and Exhibits in a Public Spaces
To display art/ projects in a public area
- The exhibitor(s) reviews the project and possible hazards with
the professor/ supervisor.
- Copies and paste* the
form (POP UP) into an email message, and fill in the project
description and safety information. (*so viruses aren't spread
via attachments)
- The exhibitor emails the form to one space administrator at
a time. (The form describes this step.)
- Safety Program (safe-project@mit.edu)
reviews the project description received from the space administrator.
If the safety issues are complicated, Safety Program will make
an appt to discuss the project with the exhibitor and review diagrams,
etc.
- If the MIT Police Dept approval is needed, the exhibitor will
make an appt with MIT Police Dept by phone x3-2996 (fax: x3-8822).
The exhibit may have issues such as: exhibitor would be in danger;
subject could provoke violence, crime scene enactment that could
be mistaken as real, etc.
- When all the approvals/ reviews are completed, both the exhibitor
and professor/ supervisor will sign the final message. Post the
original on or near the project when it is set up.
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Space Administrators
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Important Reminders The
use of exit stairways, roofs of buildings, MIT art & sculptures,
Lobby 7, & the MIT Chapel (W15) is PROHIBITED. Non-MIT property
must be approved by the owner.
Adhere projects to the wall, floor, window, etc
so it doesn't damage the surface or require special cleaning to
remove the adhesive. Facilities prohibits the use of Duct
tape. Options include Wall Mounting Tabs and Long Mast
tape (blue).
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Local Supplier of Fire Retardant Products
for Wood, Cotton/ natural fibers, Synthetics and to mix with Paint
Backstage Scenic Supply
617-330-1422
Dry Dock Ave, South Boston
They will ship any quantity to MIT. They will advise you on the
correct product for your situation.
To treat foam core poster board with fire retardant: Put the board
on a horizontal surface. Spray the back and let it dry. Repeat 3
times. Then apply the poster or art work.
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