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ART 250 - Gallery and Museum Practices

3 Credits, 5 Contact Hours
2 lecture periods 3 lab periods

Introduction to practices and procedures of galleries and museums. Includes preparation of resume and artist statement, create press release and exhibition announcement, exhibition preparation, photographing artwork, frame artwork for exhibition, gallery and museum administration, present a body of work, and market artwork.

Prerequisite(s): ART 100  
Recommendation: Consult instructor for alternative prerequisites.


Course Learning Outcomes
  1. Prepare a resume and artist statement.
  2. Compose a press release and design an exhibition announcement.
  3. Install an exhibition.
  4. Photograph artwork and prepare images/slides.
  5. Frame or prepare art for exhibition.
  6. Describe the daily workings of a gallery.
  7. Present a body of work for exhibition.
  8. Explain how to market work.

Outline:
  1. Prepare a Resume and an Artist Statement
    1. Software and formatting
    2. Related experiences
    3. Artist statement about artwork
  2. Create Press Release and Exhibition Announcement
    1. Formatting and deadlines
    2. Design images and text: venue, dates, and credit/captions
    3. Outlets for media
  3. Exhibition Preparation
    1. Body of work
    2. Presentation
    3. Installation
  4. Photographing Artwork
    1. Proper preparation of artwork and environment for photographing artwork
    2. Resolutions for promotional materials/media
    3. Resources
    4. Agencies/representatives/commercial galleries vs. non-profit museums
  5. Frame Artwork for Exhibition
    1. Ready-mades vs. custom frames
    2. Fitting work to hang
    3. Display 3-D works
    4. Communicating with the curator and administration
  6. Gallery/Museum Administration
    1. Recite sequence of operations for galleries and museums
    2. Identify museum and gallery personnel responsibilities
    3. Participate in site visits
  7. Present a Body of Work for Exhibition
    1. Prepare information for labels: titles, media, and valuation
    2. Prepare materials for promotion: resume, statement, images
  8. Market Work
    1. Participate in exhibition reception(s)
    2. Discuss work verbally and in artist statement
    3. Identify media for marketing/exposure


Effective Term:
Fall 2016