CHAPTER ONE WHAT DOES IT MEAN TO HOST AN ART SHOW Do you love making art Do your friends love to paint or draw Do you love fancy parties Then hosting an art show is the right project for you Art show hosts are also called curators They choose art They're in charge of an exhibition An exhibition is a show It introduces art to an audience An audience refers to people who see a show Art show hosts share art with the world They promote art art Some They show off make art as well
An art gallery is a place that has art An art show is an event It focuses on a collection of art Attend other art shows to get
KNOW THE LINGO Acid free paper that has no acids acids can discolor art Atelier an artist's studio Calligraphy fancy lettering Contemporary art made by living artists Cropping editing a picture by removing outer edges Genre a category of artistic practice having similar techniques form or content Happening a performance event or situation considered as art Limited edition a set number of identical artworks numbered in order and signed by the artist Mannered having or showing a certain style Monoprint one of a kind print by an artist Open edition a series of art that has an unlimited number of copies Original authentic work not a copy Plinth the pedestal on which a sculpture is displayed Provenance record of ownership for a work of art Remarque additional enhancement by the artist on final prints Salon a gathering of artists writers and musicians in Someone's
Art shows are popular all year long Curators and artists host art shows when they have new art Artists hope to sell their art Many people host art shows to raise money for causes They charge admission to the show Or they try and sell the art You can charge a small fee to come to the art show Or you can ask for donations This is when people give you money They decide how much to give You'll have fun hosting your own art show You’ll make art You'll show your friends art The best part is the opening night party Your friends and family will celebrate art O2 LS Assign someone to be in charge of handling
