Management of Art Exhibitions

Aim

This unit aims to develop learners’ skills and understanding in the process of exhibiting art work and its communication within the wider public domain.

Learning outcomes

LO1 Be able to establish exhibition space through contact with individuals and organisations

1.1 Investigate the availability of exhibition space by contacting organisations and the responsible personnel

1.2 Contribute effectively to the running and management of exhibition

LO2 Be able to prepare and install work for exhibition

2.1 Physically prepare work for presentation and transportation

2.2 Organise the preparation of the venue for the work

2.3 Install the work in the venue employing the necessary display methodologies

LO3 Understand the effectiveness of exhibitions

3.1 Evaluate the overall nature of the exhibition and the explanatory associated information

3.2 Analyse the complexion of the visitors

3.3 Analyse responses to the exhibition from the visitors

LO4 Be able to make an effective contribution to managing the exhibition process

4.1 Demonstrate curatorial skills across the various aspects of the exhibition process

4.2 Identify and harness the necessary resources for the exhibition

4.3 Effectively utilise a range of publicity tools.