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What is an exhibition?
In simple terms, an art exhibition is where artworks are showcased to an audience. There are several different types of art exhibitions, including Solo, Group, Curated, and Public shows. These can be held in various locations including art galleries (commercial or institutional), experimental art spaces, public spaces, Artist-Run-Initiatives (ARIs) and many more.
When putting on an exhibition there are some key elements you need to consider. For example, choosing the space where your exhibition is going to be held is dependent on a multitude of factors including art discipline, the size of the show, the budget, and the concepts you are trying to address. Some spaces allow you to hire their venue, others do call-outs to apply. By doing a call-out spaces then have the authority to decide what shows they wish to hold in their space and for what timeframe. To exhibit in a commercial gallery, you generally need to be represented by them or curated into a show by the organisation. Exhibitions can also be an avenue to sell artwork, especially in commercial gallery spaces.
What are the different types of exhibitions?
- Solo Exhibitions: One artist showcases a body of work. It can either be a specific series they have been working on or a retrospective on years of practice.
- Group Exhibitions: Artists, designers and/or writers come together to put on an exhibition. This may be due to overlaps in their disciplinary practice or the concepts/themes their art practices explore. Some artists choose to work in collectives, that regularly showcase their work together.
- Curated Exhibitions: A curator decides on a curatorial concept, bringing together artists’ work that explores their specific theme. Most major galleries work with curators to conceptualise shows and to determine which artists’ work will be showcased.
- Public Exhibitions: Art showcases in spaces outside the gallery. Exhibiting work in public space is a great way to broaden the groups of people that interact with your work, however, it comes with an extended list of logistical requirements.