FAST Tour Questions

Question 1:
How has the exhibition artwork been displayed?

Question 2:
How does this support:
- the artists intention?

- the navigation of the gallery for viewing?

- the longevity and integrity of the artwork?

- the vision of the gallery?

Question 3:
What does this exhibition design communicate to the viewer? How?

Question 4:
How has this exhibition been promoted and marketed?

*Only answer questions we have covered in class and

were discussed on the tour

Question 1:
Describe the difference between a public and commercial art gallery.

Question 2:
Describe the difference between a public gallery and artist-run initiative.

Question 3:
Do any of the FAST galleries maintain a permanent collection? Name a
gallery in Melbourne that does, and discuss the nature of that collection.

Question 4:
View a current exhibition at CCP and Sutton Gallery. How are the artworks
presented to the public? Describe the process involved in developing and
installing these exhibitions.

Question 5:
What kinds of opportunities are there in Fitzroy for emerging artists to
exhibit their work? What steps could they take to apply for and secure a
venue to display their work?

Question 6:
View a current exhibition at SEVENTH gallery. How are the artworks
presented to the public? What budget did the artist need to have? Provide
another option for presenting the same work.

Question 7:
How does Sutton Gallery promote their stable of artists? Describe some of
these tactics.

Question 8:
In an essay, discuss and evaluate the type of work of one gallery director
interviewed in the FAST O&A. What do you think are the most rewarding
and challenging aspects of their role?

Question 9:
What do you think are the main factors that have made Fitzroy a
successful context for exhibiting contemporary art?

Question 10:
Describe, using specific examples, two factors that must be considered in
relation to the display of artwork.

Question 11:
Discuss the role of lighting, temperature, handling and materials in relation
to the conservation and preservation of artworks.

Question 12:
Outline the duties of the curator in developing and presenting an
exhibition.

Question 13:
Describe typical methods of handling framed and unframed photographic
prints during the installation of CCPs Kodak Salon exhibition.

Question 14:
What are three common methods used by artists to present and install
their artworks at CCP? Compare and contrast these methods in terms of
their potential (strengths and weaknesses) to conserve and preserve the
artwork.

Question 15:
Identify and discuss the preservation and conservation issues in relation to
contemporary art.

Question 16:
Give an example of how three different staff members could have
contributed to developing, presenting and promoting an exhibition that
you have seen at CCP.

Question 17:
How does a contemporary art gallery such as Gertrude Contemporary
attract audiences to their exhibitions?