Exhibitions; an Overview

Exhibitions can take on many different formats; they can be permanent fixtures in galleries, annual fairs, even outside exhibitions (typically best for showcasing street art). They tend to be set out in terms of artistic category - generally, you wouldn't find the work of a fine artist in an illustration exhibition. You can have solo exhibitions, or group exhibitions - both are good for networking and finding new clients, as it is an opportunity to boast your work to people who otherwise may not have seen it.

Exhibitions also rely on your ability to plan out a space given to you; especially for solo exhibitions. It is within your task to set an atmosphere in the room.

Here's an example of an atmospheric exhibition space (image taken from here) in which pieces centred around animals/nature are accompanied with bark and a dimly lit setting - it sets the scene for the work and provides a more impressive space.