Studio Arts Exam Revision booklet - Bendigo Art Gallery

A prize includes a diverse range of subjects and media and can therefore be reasonably difficult to hang. In
a prize such as this it important that each artwork has sufficient space to ensure that works are considered
equally during the judging process. All works are hung singly at eye level – 1500mm from the floor. The
layout is determined by the curator in consultation with the Director. In many cases layout is determined
purely aesthetically – determining which works can sit side-by-side harmoniously without impacting on
each other too heavily. Lighting is consistent throughout without highlighting particular works.
Why is the lighting consistent across all artworks? Why not use strategic lighting to highlight particular
works? Select specific combinations of artworks and discuss why you think they work harmoniously
together.
What other display techniques have been used to guide you through the exhibition? Is there a large
amount of floor space? Why/ why not?
The role of the curator, graphic designer
The Curator administers all aspects of the prize. Approximately six to eight months before the exhibition
opens, the curator organises the Prize entry form with the graphic designer. Once completed the entry
form is posted to all Gallery members, numerous public and commercial galleries and directly to artists.
The curator also organises a marketing campaign to ‘Call for Entries’, books the advertisements and liaises
with the graphic designer to create the ads. The curator in consultation with the director selects a judge
and liaises with the judge to organise the preselection and final judging processes.
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