The Foundation welcomes everyone to enjoy the Stark Cultural Venues (SCV) and the many photographic opportunities that they have to offer. Guests to the SCV are welcome to photograph their personal experiences for their own private and non-commercial use. Please note that special occasion photo shoots, professional, or commercial photography and videography are not permitted without advanced registration and approval.

Any guest or photographer interested in using the SCV for photography other than personal experiences must contact the venue and request prior authorization. To schedule a special occasion photoshoot, or inquire on other professional commercial photography, please contact Karen Leonard.

Photographers or guests interested in special occasion photo shoots at the SCV, including bridal or engagement portraits, senior portraits, birthdays, or other special events, as well as family and group photos that may be posed or staged, should contact the SCV in advance of a photo shoot to request permission and obtain a temporary photography permit.

Professional photographers wishing to host private sessions or any other professional or commercial photographers with the intention of promoting or selling a product or service are not permitted to photograph at any SCV without prior written authorization and completion of the SCV Film & Photography Permission Form, Agreement and Release.

Advanced scheduling is required. Guests or photographers arriving at SCV to conduct any type of photoshoot without prior scheduling may result in refusal of permission.

For the safety of all guests, anyone entering any SCV, or other Stark Foundation property, is expected to follow all rules and guidelines for that venue during their visit. SCV and the Stark Foundation reserves the right to refuse, revoke, or deny the admission of any guest for non-compliance with the policies and rules set forth on this website. 

For the courtesy and safety of all guests, photographers are also expected to follow Photography Policy Rules and Regulations listed below:

• • Guests are permitted to photograph on the exterior of the Stark Museum of Art or The W.H. Stark House as long as they remain out of the fenced areas.
  • Guests are permitted to photograph inside the Stark Museum of Art during open hours and while on guided tours or attending special events at The W.H. Stark House using only non-flash photography for their personal use. Videos are not permitted inside the Museum. Selfie sticks, mono-pods or tripods are not permitted. Photography is not permitted of artwork when identified with a "No Photography" wall label whether the artwork is a part of the permanent collection or a loaned artwork.