Art-ology

I have recently been looking at the numerous venues that you can use to site art shows in and wanted to offer some of the bytes of information I had come up with while finding the many sources you can use to make the exhibition edgier than what you might normally have.
The first thing you really need to think about is location if you are going to be displaying some amazingly contemporary or modern artwork what is the best setting for the pieces that you will be presenting. Modern art is frequently shown in huge whitewashed spaces with plenty of room to let each piece breath without distraction, other pieces require a more intimate feel to put you close to the imagery that is being introduced.
Don’t be restricted by known art venues there are so many ways to get just the feel you want without being caught up in the normal venues. If you find a site on the top of a hill, in the middle of a field, a disused industrial site or a refuse yard all can be changed to add to the uniqueness of your event. You can go completely industrial and hire MAC Containers to house each painting forming a walk round event each secure container providing its own edgy setting for every piece. On the other hand you could use a Marquee Hire business to place a beautiful canvassed area in a stunning natural setting to offer a romantic space which could house your collection or hire several smaller marquees to once again offer a walk round for your event.
A good way of looking at it is to think about modern artists such as Damien Hirst, Jack Vettriano or Beryl Cook and feel instantly the differences between each artist. Damien Hirst’s work is dependent on what his collection is at that time but Jack Vettriano’s pieces need a more intimate seductive setting, Beryl Cook on the other hand would be well set in a Seaside dance hall to get a sense of the fantastic scenes she portrays.
Lighting and sound can also play a part in how a collection is received Jack Vettriano’s pieces needing a more subdued atmosphere in comparison with Beryl Cook’s pieces. Whatever you do ensure that when you start to organise a collection you have the budget in place if hiring sites and housing and catering. If you are doing it on a shoe string talk to local business owners to see if an area that you think would be great can be used at a low cost. Industrial areas are often closed on the weekend so it is worth approaching people in the week to see if you can tap into these spaces.