Interested in organizing an exhibit at United Nations Headquarters in New York? Please read all the information below prior to submitting a proposal.
Interested in organizing an exhibit at United Nations Headquarters in New York? Please read all the information below prior to submitting a proposal.
Exhibitions open to the public showcase important topics that the UN works on, such as human rights, sustainable development, the environment, women and girls, peace and security, and more.They feature photographic and multimedia displays that creatively illustrate these topics through images, facts and data. All exhibits must be in line with the .
NOTE: The information on this page relates to exhibits in the Visitors Lobby, which is open to the general public. There are other non-public exhibit areas at UN Headquarters open only to Staff, Delegates, and those at the UN on official business, which are managed by the Department of Operational Support. For more information about those spaces, please contact SpecialEvents@un.org.
Exhibits can be displayed in person at UN Headquarters in New York, or virtually on the UN exhibits website.
At Headquarters, there are three galleries available in the Visitors Lobby, ranging in size from 102 linear feet (31 m) to 1400 square feet (130 m2). A 360-degree view of the gallery space can be seen .
Additional information can be found in the .
Exhibits in the UN Visitors Lobby are on display for about 6 to 8 weeks. Virtual exhibits are on view for up to one year.
Anyone can submit an exhibit proposal. However, proposals submitted by non-UN entities must be accompanied by a letter from a UN entity (department/office; special political or peacekeeping mission; regional commission or resident coordinator; fund, programme or specialized agency; other entity of the UN system), or a Permanent or Observer Mission formally endorsing the exhibit and its content. All exhibits, regardless of the supporting entity, must be reviewed by the relevant UN office specialized in the topic.
All exhibits should:
There is no rental fee to use the gallery space. Exhibitors are responsible for all related costs, including production, installation, promotion, and an opening event/reception (optional). Costs vary depending on the scope of the exhibit and therefore can only be estimated after a complete proposal has been submitted and approved.
All completed proposals for exhibits at UN Headquarters in New York:
1- Please submit an Initial Inquiry Form as early as possible for an assessment as to whether your proposed exhibit is in line with the guidelines.
2- Following a positive response to the initial inquiry, submit an Application Form?along with the complete proposal as per the instructions in the Submission Requirements. A portfolio template can be found here: PowerPoint Template.
1- You will receive a written response in a timely manner.
2- Further technical and logistical details will be provided at a later stage as required.