Govett-Brewster Art Gallery | Len Lye Centre Photography Policy

Non-flash photography and filming is allowed in the galleries for personal, non-commercial purposes only. While there is no cost for this, donations are appreciated.

In some exhibitions, photography and filming are completely prohibited. A sign at the entrance will make this clear. No photography or filming is allowed of artworks in areas displaying the ‘no-photography’ sign.

No photographs or video footage may be reproduced, distributed, or sold without permission from Govett-Brewster Art Gallery.

The use of tripods, flash, and selfie-sticks is prohibited. Check with one of our visitor hosts if in doubt.

News media please give us notice of your intended visit.

Naming / credits / copyright

When describing the location of the photo, ensure the art museum’s naming is correct.

Our name is first and foremost Govett-Brewster Art Gallery and the Len Lye Centre is a part of it.

For photos that focus on the Len Lye Centre part of the building, it would be named the Len Lye Centre at the Govett-Brewster Art Gallery, or combine them as Govett-Brewster Art Gallery | Len Lye Centre.

The architects have copyright on the Len Lye Centre part of the building, so they ask that they are acknowledged, e.g. the Len Lye Centre, designed by Patterson Architects.

Example of a Len Lye artwork photo credit:
Len Lye’s Flip and Two Twisters (Trilogy) exhibition in the Len Lye Centre’s Large Works gallery, Govett-Brewster Art Gallery, New Plymouth. Courtesy the Len Lye Foundation Collection.

Commercial Photography

All commercial photography and filming, including media organisations, is only permitted by prior arrangement with Govett-Brewster Art Gallery, to ensure minimum disruption to visitors, to avoid scheduling clashes, and to ensure copyright arrangements are in place.

Govett-Brewster Art Gallery welcomes photography and filming enquiries. However, in order to deal with requests in an effective manner, we appreciate at least ten working days’ notice with indication of what and where you propose to photograph or film, as well as a clear outline of the context in which the images or video will be reproduced or used.

Filming and photography may not always be possible.

Depending on the nature of your request, different fees may apply.

Please complete the Application for Commercial Film or Photography form and email to info@govettbrewster.com

Wedding Photography

Wedding photography inside the Govett-Brewster Art Gallery/Len Lye Centre is only permitted by prior arrangement to ensure minimum disruption to visitors and to avoid scheduling clashes.

The Govett-Brewster welcomes wedding photography and filming enquiries. However, in order to deal with requests in an effective manner, we appreciate at least ten working days’ notice with indication of what and where you propose to photograph or film, as well as a clear outline of the context in which the images or video will be reproduced or used.

Filming and photography may not always be possible.

Depending on the nature of your request, different fees will apply.

Please complete the Application for Wedding Film or Photography form and email to info@govettbrewster.com

If you share your images on social media we would appreciate being tagged in, and we would also love the option of getting a copy of a photo to use to promote our venue.

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