Showcases, located along the entry to the L.E. Shore Library and The Gallery, are available for rent on a monthly basis to promote organizations, events and businesses.
Conditions
- The rental cost is $25 per month. Non-profits are exempt from the rental fee.
- A contract must be reviewed and signed for each showcase rental.
- The renter is responsible for setting up their showcase display.
- Displays may include saleable items and/or non-saleable items.
- Purchased items are taken by the buyer at time of sale.
- Saleable items must be accompanied by an inventory that includes prices (NFS if not for sale). The inventory may be filled out and submitted on the same day the renter sets up their display.
- Each saleable item must be clearly labeled with a price and its inventory number: i.e., if a $5 item is the first item listed in the inventory, the identifying label for that item should read "#1 - $5".
- Items that are not for sale, but are of monetary value, must be accompanied by an inventory that includes the estimated value of items. These items do not need to be individually labeled.
- BMPL will process payments for any sold items and provide the renter a cheque (100% of sales minus HST). Payment is arranged through the Town of the Blue Mountains.
- The Library is required to collect HST on all sales. A Statement of HST paid on the renter’s behalf may be requested.
- The Library's insurance will cover the cost of items only in the event of a total loss to the building. The renter acknowledges that the insurance does not necessarily cover the sale price. Damaged or stolen items may be covered at the discretion of the Library CEO.
- Any materials not retrieved from the Showcase by the closing date will be removed by staff, as the next renter who has the Showcase booked will need access. Any orphaned materials left with The Gallery for 15 days past the designated pick-up date will be donated or destroyed by BMPL.
- Showcases may be pre-booked up to two times in a year, and not in back-to-back months. If a showcase is available following your rental, The Gallery will consider additional month bookings.
Showcase Details
- Interior dimensions of cases are approximately 51” wide by 38” high by 12” deep.
- A cork background and bracket shelf system is installed in each case with removable glass shelves available. We recommend using the cork to decorate with fabric or other backdrop.
- There is florescent lighting in the ceiling of each case.
- The case closes with glass doors that lock.
Book a Showcase
Please fill out and submit the form below to apply for a showcase. We will review your submission and try our best to book you in the month(s) requested. Bookings are confirmed once the rental fee has been paid, and you will then receive an inventory and contract to review and fill out. If you have any questions, please email TheGallery@thebluemountains.ca.