ALERT

New Location

AHEC staff is currently working from our new location on Highland Avenue, with teacher and community programs being hosted on-site. Stay tuned for announcements for our opening to the general public once our new state-of-the-art exhibit is completed.

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Cost / Requirements

Exhibit Space

  • Exhibit space must be supervised during use and locked after hours.
  • Exhibit space must be air conditioned and panels must be free from direct sunlight.
  • It is requested that there be no eating, drinking, or smoking in the exhibit area.
  • An audio-visual space for the Darkness into Life video is recommended.

Exhibit Period

  • Bookings are recommended for a 2-week minimum.

Exhibit Fees

  • Schools, museums, and cultural institutions within the state of Alabama – FREE
  • Organizations outside the state of Alabama – Contact us at info@ahecinfo.org

Conditions of Use

  • No Entry Fees, above and beyond those of the host institution, may be charged for this Exhibit.
  • All objects in the Exhibit must be displayed in accordance with the guidelines provided by the AHEC.

Educational / Public Programming

  • All Hosts are required to open this Exhibit to the public and encourage group tours.
    • The Exhibit was designed for education. Hosts are expected to further this goal.
    • The AHEC will be happy to consult on these programs.
  • Hosts are expected to provide free Exhibit Brochures for all visitors. Prototypes will be provided by the AHEC.
  • Hosts are expected to provide educational materials to teachers. Some materials will be provided by the AHEC. Additional resources can be found on the AHEC website.
  • Hosts are encouraged to offer accompanying public programs/events during the Exhibit period. This includes opening receptions, lectures, tours, or other educational programs.

Security / Facilities

  • Host is responsible for insuring the safety of the Exhibit.
  • The Exhibit must be able to be locked up after each day’s closing.

Installation / Care

  • Host is responsible for installation and de-installation of the Exhibit.
  • Host is responsible for the storage of cloth storage bags for the duration of the Exhibit.

Damages

  • Damages incurred during transport and while in possession of the host will be the responsibility of the host.

Publicity

  • Host is required to promote the Exhibit to the entire community.
  • The AHEC must be properly credited on all publicity materials. AHEC logos are available on the AHEC website.
  • The AHEC will provide a sample press release and Exhibit photos/copy to aid in this process.

Documentation / Assessment Reports

  • Installation Photographs & Publicity: 
    • Host is responsible for photographing the completely installed Exhibit as well as compiling all press and publicity (print and electronic) associated with the Exhibit.
  • Associated Programming:
    • Hosts are required to provide the AHEC with detailed information regarding Exhibit-related programming such as opening receptions, lectures, tours, and educational programs.
  • Community Involvement Assessment:
    • Hosts are required to provide the AHEC with detailed information regarding visitation statistics.

 

Darkness into Life