Here is Paul Browns' exhibition checklist, taken from the article in the January 2010 issue of Leisure Painter

 

• Organise and pack everything the day before
• Plan where you are going to park
• Allow three to four hours to set up a solo show
• Space is never perfect. Allow for pillars, doors and windows
• Be aware of the types of hanging system
• Hang the largest painting first
• Are you allowed to make holes in the walls? Usually it is not allowed
• Double and triple hanging is useful as space is always limited. Some allow single hang only
• Two hooks are better than one for hanging, as paintings are less likely to move
• Allow consistent gaps between paintings
• Group subjects. Does the still life sit well next to the tropical beach?
• Are the spotlights on the pictures?
• Is a ladder available for repositioning spotlights and larger pictures?
• Does the show look pleasing?
• Remember labels with artist's name, medium, size and price
• Finally is everything labelled? Are the visitors' book, brochure and artist information ready?

 

 

 

 

 

Paul Brown is a professional artist covering a wide range of subjects including landscapes, views of London and Venice, figures and interiors. See Paul's website www.sanguine-fine-art.co.uk to find out about forthcoming exhibitions, charity auctions and to see examples of his work.