ARTH599 - Curating an Exhibition (Spring 2023)

This guide includes resources to support your curatorial work and exhibition development.

Research is a crucial part of exhibition development. How have artists, artworks, or themes been discussed (or ignored) by others? What does your exhibition have to say?

Through research, you can build an understanding of the people, networks, movements, and histories that surround artists and artworks. This will underpin your analysis of individual works and themes, and can help you to understand what experiences or expectations audiences or other artists might bring to your exhibition.

If you have questions or need help with any of these resources, please reach out. I'm here to help!

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As a Mason student, you can also find and borrow materials not owned by our library:

• Search in WRLC: WRLC is composed of academic libraries in the D.C. Metro. You can search and borrow from these collections directly through our catalog.
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