Shirley Read is an independent curator based in
London. She teaches exhibition workshops at universities and writes for
numerous magazines including Portfolio, Source, and Creative Camera.
Creating and organizing successful photography exhibitions requires
business finesse and expertise as well as artistic ability. Exhibiting
Photography offers step-by-step guidance, paired with anecdotes and
case studies of real situations to help photographers at any level
improve their business skills, explore new exhibiting techniques and
learn to self promote with confidence.
Addressing the technical and
aesthetic concerns of amateur and professional photographers, rarely
discussed in such detail, Shirley Read's informative new book explores:
- The process of finding the right exhibition space
- How to design and install an exhibition
- The right and wrong way to approach a gallery
- How to navigate contracts
- Pricing and selling
- How to establish budgets and timetables
Exhibiting Photography also includes documents and check-lists to help
photographers stay organized and maximize the success of an exhibition.
Enhance your artistic ability by mastering the fundamental social,
strategic and organizational skills that successful photographers
utilize when navigating the world of art exhibition and commerce.
Softcover, 272 pagesISBN: 9780240809397
