House Rules

We warmly welcome all visitors and hope you enjoy your visit to the HALLE FÜR KUNST Steiermark. By entering the building, you are deemed to have accepted the General Terms and Conditions, the House Rules, and the Fire Safety Regulations of the HALLE FÜR KUNST Steiermark, hereinafter referred to as HFK. These are intended to ensure the safety of all guests and to protect the exhibited works of art. These rules are also posted in a clearly visible location in the Kunsthalle’s entrance area. We hope you have an inspiring visit!

 

1.
These rules apply to all premises belonging to the HALLE FÜR KUNST Steiermark (in the following HFK) at the address Burgring 2, 8010 Graz. All persons who enter these premises are bound by these rules. All HALLE FÜR KUNST staff and in particular security and supervisory staff are responsible for implementing these rules.
 

2.
By visiting the HALLE FÜR KUNST Steiermark you agree to accept the General Terms of Business for the HALLE FÜR KUNST Steiermark. Work undertaken to set up and dismantle exhibitions in the galleries may lead to restrictions of access. Upon entering the HFK premises you permit HFK to publish image and video recordings made during your visit. This takes place in conjunction with events and also during general visits. You may notify us of objections to this under hd@​halle-​fuer-​kunst.​at. Events in particular are filmed and photographed for purposes of documentation. These films and photos may contain images of one or several visitors. Upon entering the event, visitors declare that they agree to the publication of images and film material (including for advertising purposes on our homepage or in social media, for example). Our data protection rules are displayed on our website, and you will find further information on our use of data and your rights there. You can notify us of objections under hd@​halle-​fuer-​kunst.​at
 

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Instructions by security and supervisory staff must be followed at all times.
 

4.
Touching exhibits is prohibited.
 

5.
It is prohibited to climb over barriers.
 

6.
Unless a general restriction applies and is displayed, photographing and filming exhibited works is permissible only within the scope of the free usage of works for private purposes and not for indirect or direct commercial purposes, and only without the use of flash, tripods, or selfie sticks. All further use, in particular publication in social media, is prohibited. Specific conditions may apply to special exhibitions, and notice given in the exhibition galleries must be complied with. The use of tripods, flash, or other lighting equipment is only permissible after prior permission from the press department. Photography and film permission for the purposes of journalism, commerce, or academic purposes is available from the relevant HFK departments.
 

7.
Telephoning is prohibited in the exhibition galleries.
 

8.
Eating and drinking is only permissible in designated areas (Foyer groundfloor level HFK, during events). In particular, entering the exhibition with food or drink is expressly prohibited.
 

9.
The consumption of alcohol is strictly prohibited in the whole building, except the Foyer area on the groundfloor level in the frame of events.
 

10.
Smoking is prohibited in the whole building of HFK. Relevant fire safety regulations apply.
 

11.
It is not permitted to bring pets into the HFK, except dogs for persons with visual disabilities (documentary proof must be presented on request).
 

12.
It is prohibited to bring dangerous items, weapons, etc., into the HFK. Security and supervisory staff are authorized to check bags.
 

13.
Overcoats, umbrellas, sticks, bags larger than approx. 28 x 35 cm school satchels, rucksacks, strollers, scooters, and bicycles may not be taken into the exhibition galleries and must be deposited in the cloakroom. They may not be left anywhere else except upon explicit permission. HFK assumes no liability for items left in the cloakroom or in lockers. Very large items of luggage may not be left in the cloakroom. To protect works of art, damp or wet items of clothing are not permitted in the exhibition galleries and must be left in the cloakroom.
 

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Emergency exits may only be used in case of emergency. All corridors, emergency exits, and other exits must not be blocked. Items of furniture, armchairs, or benches may not be moved.
 

15.
In case of a fire alarm all HFK security personnel instructions must be strictly followed. Leave the building by the shortest possible route. Lifting platforms may not be used.
 

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For security reasons, the entire museum area is under video surveillance. HFK reserves the right to pass these recordings onto relevant authorities and courts in case of need and subsequent to official request.
 

17.
Inside the building, HFK has a wheelchair elevator, which may only be used by wheelchair users and people with walking disabilities. In case of need please refer to the HFK staff under telephone +43 316 740084.
 

18.
The HFK premises may only be entered via the designated entrances and gateways when these are opened to accommodate current requirements. Persons who are not HFK employees may only enter non-exhibition spaces within the building after prior registration and in matters of business, or with express permission of the HFK management.
 

19.
Posters and other advertising materials may only be placed in or on the building by HFK staff, after prior permission of the HFK management, and only in the designated areas and in accordance with available space.
 

20.
Visitors are liable for any direct damage and subsequent damage they cause to the HFK building, artworks, or any portable furnishings and equipment. Damage caused through not respecting these House Rules and Regulations and accident-prevention rules are subject to complete personal liability. Children and minors may only enter the exhibition galleries accompanied by an adult. Parents are liable for their children. The supervising adult is liable for groups of children and school groups.
 

21.
Found objects will be deposited in the cloakroom and handed to owners upon proof of ownership.
 

22.
In cases of gross violation of these House Rules and Regulations or other inappropriate behavior, security personnel are authorized to request visitors to leave the building and they may also permanently refuse right of entry.
 

23.
At particularly busy times security personnel are authorized to temporarily close the whole building of HFK or specific galleries to further visitors for security reasons.
 

24.
Outside of opening hours of HFK, persons who are not HFK employees are prohibited from entering the HFK and all its premises without prior registration and permission. Exception: rented/​leased areas as well as when it is necessary for business purposes.