Gallery Paper  

Part of making art is being able to creatively interpret an idea into a visual or sensorial experience that can be digested by an intended audience. To ensure the greatest chance of success it is important that artists have the ability to intelligently critique work for its values and its faults. This method of critique strengthens an artists ability to understand and evaluate the basic concepts that form the foundations of ideas and their transformation into visual media.

Your Assignment:

You are to visit any venue in order to view art work on display. This means any Gallery, Museum, or Art Show that exists expressly to display art. You are to then write a one page (typed) paper giving me your opinion on one aspect of something related to the show. This could be an artist, a piece of work, the venue itself, your experience over-all, etc. Your opinion can be positive or negative, but make sure it is an opinion and not a book report describing every aspect of the show. The first paragraph can detail the "who, what, where," then I want your opinion, the "why and how".

Dos:

Visit a Venue to see art this semester
Can be any kind of art
Can be positive or negative
Write your opinion
Back up your opinion
Think, "First Thought, Best Thought"
Ask yourself, "why or how?"
Spell Check
Write down pertinent information such as artists' names, etc.


Don'ts:

Write a book report
Write about a show you saw last semester
Go to a coffee shop or your Dentist's office to view art
Ignore names and places
Don't procrastinate

Due at the end of the semester as indicated by your schedule.