How to Select and Prepare a Work of Art for Exhibition? Tips and Tricks You Need to Know

Hello, friend Summarized! Are you an artist who wants to show off your art to the public? Or are you an art enthusiast who wants to hold an exhibition with your friends? If so, then you need to know how to choose and prepare works of art for exhibition properly and correctly. Fine art is the result of human creativity using visual media, such as painting, sculpture, photography, graphics, and so on. Fine art has aesthetic value and expression that can be enjoyed by the eyes and heart. One way to appreciate works of art is to exhibit them to others. However, not all works of art can be exhibited just like that. There are several things that must be considered in selecting and preparing works of art for exhibition, so that the exhibition runs smoothly and is successful. Here are some tips and tricks that you can apply.

How to Choose Fine Art to Exhibit

Before deciding to display your artwork, it’s a good idea to make a selection first. Here are some selection techniques that you can do:

• • Assess the quality of work . Choose works of art that are of good quality, both in terms of techniques, materials, and concepts. The quality of the work will determine how much interest and appreciation visitors have for your exhibition.

• • Understand the type of work Adjust the type of work to the theme and purpose of the exhibition you are holding. For example, if you want to hold an exhibition about the environment, then choose works of art related to that issue.

• • Choose size . Consider the size of the work of art that you will exhibit with the capacity and layout of the available exhibition space. Do not let the work be too big or too small so that it is disproportionate and disturbs the aesthetics of the exhibition.

• • Application of other criteria . Apart from the three things above, you can also apply other criteria according to the provisions of the exhibition committee. For example, time limits for making works, limits on the number of works, limits on media or materials used, and so on.

How to Prepare a Work of Art for Exhibition

After selecting the works of art to be exhibited, the next step is to prepare the works so that they are ready to be displayed in the exhibition hall. Here are some things you should do:

• • Maintain working conditions . Make sure your artwork is in good condition and not damaged before showing it off. If necessary, carry out repairs or maintenance of the problem work. For example, cleaning dust or stains on paintings, tightening frames or frames, replacing batteries in electronic works, and so on.

• • Carry work with care . When bringing your work of art to exhibitions, do it carefully and use the appropriate tools. For example, using protective boxes or bags for paintings or photographs, using strollers or trolleys for sculptures or installations, using cars or trucks for large works, and so on.

• • Display work properly . Adjust how to display your artwork according to the type and size of the work. For example, for two-dimensional works, you can use hangers, nails, glue, or tape to attach them to the wall. For three-dimensional works, you can use a table, shelf, podium or floor to place it. Make sure the work is clearly visible and not obstructed by other objects.

• • Labeling works . Don’t forget to label each of your works of art on display. This label contains important information about the work, such as title, artist name, year of creation, media or materials used, size, and price (if selling). This label is useful to inform visitors about the identity of the work and make it easier for them to appreciate or buy it.

Guide to Running an Exhibition of Fine Art Works

Apart from selecting and preparing works of art for exhibition, there are a number of other things that you need to pay attention to in running an exhibition of works of art. The following are some guidelines that you can follow:

• • Determine the theme and purpose of the exhibition . Before holding an exhibition, you must determine the theme and purpose of the exhibition that you want to convey to visitors. These themes and objectives will serve as a reference in selecting and preparing works of art to be exhibited. The theme and purpose of the exhibition will also help you in making the concept and design of the appropriate exhibition space.

• • Determine the place and time of the exhibition . After determining the theme and purpose of the exhibition, you must determine the right place and time for the exhibition. Choose a place that is strategic, easy to reach, and has adequate facilities for exhibition activities. Choose the time according to the target visitors you want to bring. For example, if you want to invite students or students, then choose a time off from school or college.

• • Manage licensing and administration . If you want to hold an exhibition in a public place, such as a museum, gallery, or meeting hall, then you have to take care of licensing and administration first. This is to avoid legal problems or conflicts with other parties. You must submit an exhibition proposal to the appropriate authorities and pay the necessary rental or service fees.

• • Promote exhibitions . In order for your exhibition to be successful and visited by many people, you must promote it well. You can use various media to disseminate information about your exhibition, such as posters, flyers, brochures, banners, social media, websites, blogs, emails, or short messages. Don’t forget to include important details about your exhibition, such as the theme, purpose, place, time, name of the artist, type of work, and contact person.

• • Greet and serve visitors . When the D-day of the exhibition arrives, make sure you are ready to welcome and serve visitors in a friendly and professional manner. You can prepare staff or volunteers who serve as entrance guards, ticket sellers, tour guides, art keepers, souvenir sellers, or information officers. You can also provide additional facilities to visitors, such as guest books, exhibition catalogues, evaluation questionnaires, or other relevant facilities.

Conclusion

Those are the tips and tricks on how to choose and prepare works of art for exhibition. Hopefully this article is useful for those of you who want to hold or take part in art exhibitions in the future. If you have questions or comments regarding this article, please write them in the comments column below. We’d love to hear your opinion. Thanks for reading! See you in the next article 😀