Degree shows

The lead up to your degree show can be a very hectic time and its easy to let key parts of the process slip through the cracks. Finishing your work is enough to think about, let alone being your own curator and gallerist, but its all part of the experience. This article highlights the important tips to help you make the most of your degree show.

Once the work is finished, put away your paintbrushes and put on your business hat, as degree shows are a rare opportunity to have your work seen by over 20,000 visitors from all walks of life. Regardless of whether your aim is to sell work, make contact with galleries or just to pass your degree, the tips below will allow you to meet your goal professionally.

This article is from the Artlaw Archive of Henry Lydiate's columns published in Art Monthly since 1976, and may contain out of date material.
The article is for information only, and not for the purpose of providing legal advice.
Readers should consult a solicitor for legal advice on specific matters, and artists in London can get free online legal advice from Artquest