While visiting the National Gallery this last year, I noticed on a couple of occasions that artists had set up their canvases in the galleries and were painting with oils. Can't tell you much more than that. Try contacting someone there. John Handley ______________________________ Reply Separator _________________________________ Subject: Re: Artists Copying Paintings in Galleries Author: [log in to unmask] (Kathrine L Walker) at INTERNET Date: 4/24/98 10:44 AM We only allow pencils/dry media in the galleries. We are part of a University, but so far there have been no complaints. K. W. Schlageck Beach Museum of Art K-State