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Definitions of Exhibitions



"An exhibition is a means of communication aiming at large groups of the public with the purpose of conveying information, ideas and emotions relating to the material evidence of man and his surroundings with the aid of chiefly visual and dimensional methods."--Jan Verhaar and Han Meeter

Exhibitions can "exhilarate, inspire, excite and give form to our aspirations, fears, beliefs and desires"--Harry Bartnick, New England School of Art and Design and Suffolk University

"A good exhibition should be fun and entertaining yet still providing a strong learning environment. In addition, a good exhibition should showcase art and artifacts in an organized and cohesive manner that helps invoke an important message. The design of the exhibition should draw the audience into that learning environment by being stunning, spectacular and/or unexpected in its own way. A number of different types of presentations, displays and stations may need to be employed, since audiences learn and enjoy in many different ways. An exhibition is a piece of art created by one or more persons to convey feelings and emotions."- John A. Quatrale, Archival Exhibitions.com

To be successful, an exhibition must be both "insightful and inspirational". -- Harold Skramstad, co-author of A Handbook for Museum Trustees

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