FWMoA Photography Policies
To protect the safety of the art and our guests, the following guidelines must be followed when photographing in FWMoA.
General Guests
Photography of art in the exhibits is limited to non flash photography
for personal use only. Social media uploading of personal photography is
encouraged using the hashtag #fwmoa. General guests are not permitted to use
tripods or lights in the exhibits.
Photography must be conducted without disruption to Museum operations or limitation to the accessibility of exhibitions, entrances/exits, doorways, or pathways.
Climbing on outdoor sculptures is prohibited.
Media
Media may photograph or film within designated areas of the FWMoA for the
purpose of news coverage. All members of the media must make arrangements with
the Marketing Department calling 260.422.6467 prior to their arrival, and
a member of the FWMoA staff must accompany your crew for the duration of the
shoot.
Photography and
Video Shoots
Anyone wishing to photograph or film at FWMoA for commercial, creative, or
personal use such as wedding and engagement shoots, must make a request with
the Marketing Department at 260.422.6467.
The location, purpose and use of captured material must be disclosed to FWMoA and may be grounds for rejection of your request to film at FWMoA. Shoots involving nudity, vulgar behavior, or illegal activity will not be accepted.
If your request is approved, a fee of $25 for up to two named photographers/videographers will be charged. Additional crew may be approved upon request and a $10 fee per crew member will be charged. Student crews wishing to film for class projects will not be required to pay fees.
Further, if your request is approved, the following
guidelines will apply:
Photographers or members of their crew must display a visitor badge for the
duration of the shoot.
Shoots involving animals (not including necessary service animals) are not allowed.
Payment of fees is due on or before the shoot date.
A member of FWMoA staff must accompany your crew for the duration of the shoot.