Frequently Asked Questions

Yes! Photography and videotaping are allowed without the use of flash, tripods, or selfie-sticks. Some exhibitions and artworks may have photography restrictions, so please check exhibition signs or ask staff for guidance.  

Most artworks on display at the Weatherspoon Art Museum are under copyright by the artists and/or their representatives. Photographs and video taken at the WAM cannot be published, sold, reproduced, transferred, distributed, or otherwise commercially exploited in any manner whatsoever. 

WAM reserves the right, at its sole discretion, to withhold and/or withdraw permission to photograph on its premises or to reproduce photographs of objects in its collections.  

Photography and film shoots: All photography and film shoots must be requested at least three (3) business weeks in advance and require an in-person walk through with museum staff. We define photography and film shoots at WAM as:

• organized photography/film with a crew of 2 or more people
• any photography/film with a hired photographer
• student photography/film projects

If you would like to organize a shoot, please fill out the required request form here. Photographers/videographers: Any equipment beyond a camera must have prior authorization. Flash photography is prohibited in galleries.

For more information, view our film and photography policy.

Yes! We welcome graphite pencils, sketchbooks, and clipboards in the galleries. Please keep ink pens, colored pencils, and other drawing materials and art supplies in the sculpture courtyard or the Warmath Commons.  

Museum staff cannot appraise (estimate the monetary value) an artwork. We also cannot provide the attribution (who made the artwork) or provenance (who previously owned the artwork).  

Art appraisers and auction houses offer these services for a fee. Auction houses can also help you sell your artwork. The Weatherspoon does not purchase or sell artwork from private collectors.

For more information, please view this list of reputable appraisal and auction organizations. The Weatherspoon does not endorse these organizations or guarantee the accuracy of their work. 

WAM curators may be able to share general information about your artwork or provide research suggestions. WAM curators specialize in Modern and Contemporary American art and may not be able to provide information about art from other eras and locations. Please do not bring your artwork to the museum. 

Museum staff do not provide art conservation services. Art conservation is the profession dedicated to maintaining the long-term preservation of artistic and cultural artifacts. Art conservators improve the condition of an artwork by stabilizing the artwork and preventing future damage. 

The American Institute for Conservation (AIC) can help you find and choose a qualified conservator. The Weatherspoon does not endorse this organization or guarantee the accuracy of their work. 

Yes! The Space for Engagement at the Weatherspoon Art Museum is available for reservation by UNCG faculty, staff, and community members for classes, meetings, and facilitated experiences. If you're interested in reserving this space, please complete this form.

Other areas within the museum are subject to our Facility Use Policy.

For questions or additional information, feel free to contact Janna Byrd, Exhibitions and Events Coordinator, at jlbyrd2@uncg.edu.

Yes! The curatorial team welcomes the chance to learn about your work. Submissions are reviewed a few times a year, and the museum will reach back out to you if your work aligns with any upcoming projects. Due to the regular volume of submissions, we unfortunately cannot respond to every artist. Please send any submissions to jlbyrd2@uncg.edu.

Art on Paper is presented every 2–3 years. When the call for submissions is open, details and requirements will be posted on our website. We encourage artists to follow us to stay up to date: you can become a free member to receive our monthly e-newsletter or stay connected by following us on Instagram @wamuncg and Facebook @WeatherspoonArtMuseum.

Most exhibitions at the Weatherspoon Art Museum are planned well in advance—often developed internally, curated from our permanent collection, or created in collaboration with partner institutions. However, we do consider outside proposals for future programming on a limited basis.

To submit a proposal, please include the following materials and send them to jlbyrd2@uncg.edu.

• A brief statement about the organizer or curator and a one-page exhibition description
• A checklist of proposed works, including title, date, medium, and dimensions
• Representative images illustrating the scope of the exhibition
• Information on space and material needs, as well as availability
• If applicable: details on rental fees and associated costs

Exhibition proposals are reviewed quarterly. A member of our team will reach out if additional information is needed for consideration. Due to the regular volume of submissions, we unfortunately cannot respond to every proposal.

Low resolution images of many, but not all, of the artworks in the Weatherspoon’s collections may be found in our collection database for personal, research, or educational use.

The Weatherspoon Art Museum (WAM) makes images of its collection available online to support research and scholarship and to inform and educate the public. Certain works of art, as well as the photographs of those works of art, may be protected by copyright, trademark, or related interests not owned by WAM. The responsibility for ascertaining whether any such rights exist and for obtaining all other necessary permissions remains with the individual.

Image Licensing (formerly known as Rights and Reproduction):

To request high resolution images and/or permissions, please complete our online request form. If the material requested is not available, new photography will be scheduled upon consultation with the requestor.

Journalists requesting images to accompany media coverage of Weatherspoon Art Museum exhibitions, collections, or events may contact Loring Mortensen, head of communications, at lamorten@uncg.edu.