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How Exhibitions

are Created

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How Exhibitions are Created

1) Jurying exhibition applications submitted from artists across Canada and beyond

2) Contacting and working with selected artists

3) Research and writing

4) Preparation of contracts and other paperwork

5) Exhibition promotion and public relations

6) Invitation and publication design

7) Distribution of invitations, press releases and other promotional material

8) Coordination of a publication - if applicable (text: written by staff or contract writers, image selection, credit, listing of sponsors, etc.)

9) Generation of signage, labels and didactic text panels

10) Planning and laying out the installation of the works

11) Coordination of transportation and insurance coverage for works

12) Completion of incoming condition reports for each work

13) Preparation and maintenance of technology if required

14) Exhibition lighting

15) Opening reception planning

Once the exhibition is installed and the opening reception is over there is ongoing maintenance such as ensuring the safety of the artwork at all times, continued promotion of exhibition related activities, liasing with media and maintaining technological aspects of works.

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