Tunnel Painting Guidelines
The following guidelines apply to tunnel painting and the use of the paint closet (near the Hoyt end of the painted tunnel):
- Everyone is encouraged to ensure that the content of the painting adheres to the Meliora Vision & Values.
- There is no reservation process for the tunnel. University community should not paint over or add additional paint to events or awareness campaigns that have not yet occurred or ended.
- No flyers can be hung in the painted tunnel per fire marshal regulations.
- When painting the tunnel, anyone can use the sink in the paint closet (near the Hoyt end of the painted tunnel) to get roller extenders and the sink for clean-up (Door is labeled “Paint Closet” and is always unlocked).
- Tunnel painting should be done during slow foot traffic hours (i.e., later in the evenings and on weekends).
- No spray paint or oil paint can be used in the tunnel. Acrylic house paints are allowed. (Smaller acrylic or craft paints should not be requested by student organizations from the Supply & Resource Request Form)
- The floor and ceiling are not allowed to be painted.
- No chairs or other building furniture can be used while painting the tunnel. There are poles available in the paint closet that can be attached to roller frames/handles.
- A limited number of roller frames/handles are available for use in the paint closet. These should be returned after use. Student organizations can request roller covers and paint trays from the Supply & Resource Request form.
- Nothing outside of the tunnel can be painted, individuals should make sure no paint is tracked out of the tunnel.
- All clean-up from tunnel painting must be done in the utility sink in the paint closet. No restroom sinks near the tunnel may be used.
- Facilities fees may be charged if paint is found outside of the tunnel or if clean-up activities take place outside of the utility sink.
- Paint cannot be stored on campus. Leftover paint from tunnel painting should be placed on a shelf in the paint closet with the lid sealed tightly for proper disposal. Paint disposal from the closet occurs at the end of every semester.
- Leftover paint supplies (roller frames/handles, brushes, trays, etc.) should be left neatly on the shelves and hooks in the paint closet. Any supplies left in the paint closet become community property and can be used by anyone.