Installing an Exhibition

The installation of an exhibition is probably one of the most stressful things to undertake, especially if it's on a larger scale. Important things to consider when installing an exhibition include:

• The transport and delivery of the artwork: If the work to be shown is on a large scale will transport need to be hired to safely move the work from A. to B. Will help also need to be hired? These are important aspects of the transportation process, that need to be considered carefully and planned in advance.
• Equipment hire costs.
• Lighting and Electrical consideration.
• What is the wall made of? Ascertain construction of space, including the walls, ceiling and floor materials.
• Siting the work: It is important to think of the exhibition as a 'Whole Artwork', using all of the venue available to you.
• Floor Plans, Model Making, CAD and other visualisation methods should be used to decide where is best to hang/install the pieces, and will help ensure that the exhibition flows and is well curated.
• Try out different layouts and see. Trust instinct and intuition, unusual solutions sometimes work, standing back and sleeping on it will help. Do not panic. 
• Labels/Map: Create labels or a map, with information about work. The artist, title, materials.
• Prices: Ask for a list to be submitted or collect a list from all the artists (if working as part of a collaboration or in a group event), detailing prices of work - if for sale - and decide on any commission if relevant.