ART 360-01, Gallery Management, Spring 2011

Abstract

Art 360 is a one semester class designed to teach students the basics of running a gallery as well as examining theoretical issues including but not limited to: the mission of a gallery, understanding a gallery’s audience, and the role of exhibition spaces in a community. Working with the gallery director students may be involved in: crating, shipping, publicizing, printing, preparing and designing of exhibits, proper handling of works of art, hanging, lighting, labels, receptions, security, etc. for all exhibits during the spring semester year. This semester there are two professional exhibits and two student shows at Clough-Hanson Gallery with the possibility of installing work. Students will assist the gallery director in the layout of the professional artist exhibits, and will jury and install the Juried Student exhibit.