You have the camera, you have the skills, and you have the pictures. Now what? Author Shirley Read expertly leads you through the world of exhibiting your photography one minute detail at a time. From finding a space and designing the exhibition to actually constructing a show and publicizing yourself, every aspect of exhibiting your photography is touched upon and clarified with ample detail, anecdotes, and real life case studies. In this new and expanded second edition, Shirley Read further illuminates the world of social networking, exhibiting, and selling photography online so your work is always shown in the best light.
Packed with photos of internationally successful exhibitions, check lists, and invaluable advice, this essential reference guide will help amateur and professional photographers alike successfully showcase their bodies of work with confidence and finesse.
Introduction
Chapter 1: Exhibiting Photography
Chapter 2: Your Resources File
Case Study 1: The Degree Show
Chapter 3: Archival Concerns
Chapter 4: The Transition from Making Work to Showing It
Case Study 2: Working Collaboratively-Creative Communities and Dialogues
Chapter 5: Alternatives: Looking for Independent Exhibition Spaces
Chapter 6: Doing It Yourself
Case Study 3: TRACE
Chapter 7: Approaching a Gallery
Chapter 8: The Curator's Role
Case Study 4: A Gallery and A Curation-Joy Gregory at Impressions Gallery
Chapter 9: Title TBD
Chapter 10: Forward Planning and Research
Chapter 11: Exhibition Texts
Chapter 12: Publicity Materials
Case Study 5: Dutch Photography Centres
Chapter 13: Mailing Lists and Audiences
Chapter 14: Thinking About Presentation
Case Study 6: Troika Editions: How To Start and Online Gallery
Chapter 15: Using the Exhibition Space
Chapter 16: The Practical Issues of Presentation
Case Study 7: Exhibiting Online
Chapter 17: Printing for Exhibition
Chapter 18: Pricing and Selling Work
Case Study 8: The Quest for a Digital Gallery
Chapter 19: Hanging the Show
Chapter 20: The Private View
Chapter 21: After the Private View
Chapter 22: In Conclusion
Appendix: Checklists
The Resources File
Offering Feedback
An Exhibiting CV
The Timetable
The Budget
The Press Release
The Invitation Card
Paper Sizes
The Toolkit
The Hanging Sequence
Organizing Teams
Photo Festivals
Possible Pitfalls of Exhibiting
Avoiding the Pitfalls
Bibliography
