Exhibiting photography: a practical guide
Course
In London
Description
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Type
Course
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Location
London
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Start date
Different dates available
A comprehensive guide to the exhibition process, from early planning stages to the private view and beyond. The course is taught by Shirley Read, author of the definitive book on the subject: ‘Exhibiting Photography: A Practical Guide to Choosing a Space, Displaying Your Work, and Everything in Between’. You are encouraged to bring a project you would consider exhibiting, to use as a practical basis for exploring aspects including approaching galleries, getting press, budgeting, designing and hanging the show, and the private view. Get to know the professional expectations and potential pitfalls, and gain real confidence in your ability to stage a successful show.
What students liked most about this course
“Offered plenty of practical advice, mixed in with creative aspect – the perfect balance.”
“Excellent comprehensive overview. Each session well planned and presented. Relevant handouts, practical approaches and solutions. Useful group discussions encouraged good atmosphere.”
“Engaging with other like-minded people – seeing other people’s work and discussing it.”
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About this course
- have increased confidence in approaching a gallery or planning an exhibition
- know what the pitfalls and problems of an exhibition might be
- work to professional standards in exhibition presentation.
What students have achieved on this course
“I feel more confident about how to approach galleries etc with my work.” MW
“I have learned so much about exhibiting and marketing my work.” NA
“Insight into how to “frame” a body of work.” CM
There are no extra costs but please bring a notebook.
The City Lit photography studio (at Kean St) is an annex and not part of the main building; there is no reception, so please do not arrive more then 5 minutes before the start time of your class and do try the door before ringing the bell.
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If you would like to buy art materials for your personal use outside of the course, City Lit students receive 10% discount off everything* from Cass Art, the UK's leading art supplies retailer. You will need to show your enrolment receipt in-store to receive your discount
Reviews
Subjects
- Press
- Private
Course programme
- Why exhibit?
- What is involved in organising a show
- Approaching galleries
- Function of press and mailing lists - reaching an audience
- Budgets
- Timetabling
- Designing and hanging the show
- Using text
- The private view and after.
Additional information
Exhibiting photography: a practical guide