Finding Your Space
There are some wonderful exhibition spaces avaliable, but they are not plentiful. Consider whether you need a secure site – one that is monitored or locked to ensure the safety of the art. Also consider whether you would like the piece in the main exhibition or separately on its own in an allocated room.Preparing Your Exhibition
Curators spend a lot of time preparing and hanging exhibits to make them look clean, professional and inviting. This is about more than just hammers and nails – it is a creative opportunity to help communicate the meaning of the work.Advice
- Avoid damaging fragile edges and corners by padding the work during installation or hanging.
- Always place artwork on padding – a blanket, bubble wrap or foam – when resting it on hard surfaces. Don’t lay it flat on the floor. Someone will step on it.
- Never handle, move or hang large works of art alone. You can easily damage the art, or yourself.
- Hanging a show always takes longer than you expect. Leave plenty of time for adjustments, and don’t think you can hang a show between classes.
The Art of Content and Presentation
We like to think art is more than just room decoration. Take some time to help deepen the experience of the people who will view the exhibition. This doesn’t mean telling them what to think. There are creative ways to provide a context and point of view that invite the viewer to experience his or her own thoughts and feelings.The Opening Reception
Your opening reception serves several purposes. It welcomes the public and your friends, deepens the viewer’s experience of the work and makes connections between the artists and the community.Show Over: After the Exhibition Closes
Take down your show on the day assigned and remove all hooks and nails. Return any tools you’ve borrowed. If you are required to spackle or repaint the walls, do so – and leave the space clean. You should anticipate the time and cost of this process.This is my exhibition space ready for Wednesday night...
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