How Do You Curate An Art Exhibition?
Curating can be a rewarding profession in the arts, and one that is very versatile: by keeping in mind my tips for curatorial success, you’ll be better equipped to curate in museums, galleries, independent spaces–anywhere! You can also learn great techniques by taking some online classes in art. Find out how to enroll in a great online university here. Good luck. Step 1: HAVE A STRONG THESIS: When I describe curating to people who are unfamiliar with the profession, I tell them that an exhibition is like an essay on a wall: you must have a strong thesis, and the art work in the exhibition is the support and substance of that thesis. You also want your idea to be straightforward: if you can’t put it into a “topic sentence” of sorts, then go back to the drawing board. Step 2: SELECT YOUR WORK CAREFULLY: like an essay, you wouldn’t want to pick poor examples that don’t buttress your thesis; there must be
