Copyright to all site content is held by the Smith College Museum of Art when not retained by artists or their representatives under current copyright laws. Unauthorized use of content from this site is strictly prohibited. When the source is cited, fair personal, educational, and other noncommercial use of content is usually permitted. You must always contact the museum if you wish to use it for commercial or editorial purposes, or for any kind of reproduction or distribution.

Usage Guidelines

Educational, Personal, and other Non-Commercial Uses

The Smith College Museum of Art posts site content to provide an educational resource for the public. All text, images, and technology remain the property of the museum, or of third parties and used by permission, and are in all cases protected by copyright. Content may be downloaded freely from the database and used for research, educational, and personal purposes. The museums encourage noncommercial use of the content contained here but request that the institution which owns the work be both cited and notified.

Examples of permitted usage include but are not limited to: academic papers or research not meant for publication, classroom use by educators, noncommercial presentations, and individual enjoyment.

Commercial Uses

Unauthorized use of database content is strictly prohibited. Contact the museum and staff will make every effort to process your request quickly and advise you of any fees or usage requirements.

Examples of commercial usage include but are not limited to: any product or service for sale or for which fees are charged, directly or indirectly; a Website or publication containing advertisements; commercial tour groups; and promotional materials for any individual or organization.

Copyright Corrections

If you own the copyright to art that has been posted on the Website or included in the collections database without proper permission, with incorrect credit information, or with improper adherence to terms arranged between your representatives and the museum, please contact us at artmuseum@smith.edu. The museum strives to adhere to correct usage practices and will remove or modify any information it has posted inappropriately.