ART 360-01, Gallery Management, Spring 2006

Abstract

Art 360 is a one semester internship designed to teach student 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 will 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 school year. This semester there are two professional exhibits and two student shows at Clough-Hanson Gallery with the possibility of work installing. Students will assist the gallery director in the layout of the professional artist exhibits, and in the will jury the Juried Student exhibit.