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28 Cards in this Set
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Public Gallery |
- Aqcuire, preserve and display artwork which is culturally, historically or aesthetically significant to the community - Educate and inform the public and allow them to experience art in its many forms. - Not for profit - Owned by the government, council, universities and the public |
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Commercial Gallery |
- Sell artworks and make a profit - It is a privately owned business - Charge commission - Frequent turnover - Gallery director takes on many roles |
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Artist Run Initiative (ARI) |
- Run by a group of artists (emerging or experimental) - Usually not-for-profit - Funding from government and sponsers |
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Alternative Art Space |
- Alternative viewing space outside of a traditional gallery space - May be there to be sold or to comment - Normally free of cost or experimental - Aims to bring art to people who aren’t inclined to enter a gallery. |
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Online/Virtual Gallery |
- Presented in website form - Helps gain exposure - Provides details, displays and promotion - Virtual tour |
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Auction House |
- Art which is being sold for a second time, after exhibition - Generally trading established artists |
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Outdoor Gallery |
- Purpose to bring art to people who are not inclined to enter galleries |
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Gallery Director |
The director is responsible for running the gallery, usually including responsibility for finance, administration and personnel as well as artistic programs. |
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Curator |
- Content specialist in a selected field or a specific collection - Roles will vary depending on type of gallery - Includes academic research, the writting of catalogues and information sheets |
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Conservators |
- To document and examine the collection - To carry out conservation treatments - Academic research relating to conservation: materials, techniques and history. |
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Exhibition Designer |
- Design the plan and production of exhibitions - Visual: layout design, perspectives, sketches, scaling - Detail design work, labels, illustrative material and construction |
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Graphic Designer |
- Support and present the exhibition - Publications, catalogues, programs, merchandise |
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Merchandise and Web Designers |
- Website design, touch screens, visual presentation and CDs |
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Education Officers |
- Inform the public about art - Classes and guided tours, headsets, catalogues and pamphlets |
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Preservation |
Refers to the control of the environment and conditions of an artwork, to keep the artwork safe and free of decay. |
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Conservation |
The preservation and restoration of artworks and precious objects. |
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Preventative Conservation |
Storing, displaying, handling and maintaining a galleries collection in ways that promote long term stability and impede deterioration |
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Remedial Conservation |
Halting or reversing some of the effects of deterioration and physical damage. |
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Conservation Concerns |
- Light - Humidity - Temperature - Insects - Dust - Salt - Pollutants - Viberations |
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Lighting Damage |
- Bleaching - Fading - Yellowing - Discolouration of pigments - Weaken fibres |
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Light Measurement |
Lux - High sensitivity (paper, textiles, photographs): 50 Lux - Moderate sensitivity (oil, acrylic, wood): 150-200 Lux - Low sensitivity (metal, marbles, glass, stone, ceramics): 800+ Lux |
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Light Damage Prevention |
- Tungsten Globes: particular Lux, filters out UV and infrared light. - 1 month exhibit, 3 months stored - Solander Box |
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Pests Damage |
- Feed on artworks - Leave droppings - Erosion - Acid and oils |
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Pest Damage Prevention |
- Regular cleaning and monitoring. Vacuuming, fumigating and trap setting - Art storage areas are monitored and regular records are kept - Some galleries have special sealed areas to prevent pest problems - Security, plinths, silent alarms. |
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Storage Damage Prevention |
- Areas constructed and designed to provide optimal temperature and RH levels, optimal air purity and minimal exposure to light - Usually above floor level incase of flooding - Video monitoring - Conservators conduct regular examinations and reports |
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Recommended RH and Temperature |
- Relative Humidity: 55-65% - Temperature: 20 degrees celsius |
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Low and High Humidity & Organic Materials |
Low: -Brittle and dry - Shrinkage - Distortion High: - Object swells - Mould growth - Staining - Distortion |
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Low and High Humidity & Inorganic Materials |
Low: - Shrinkage - Distortion - Cracking High: - Swell and melt |
