What Do I Write About?
I he tollowing intormation is intended to be a helptul resource to guide your research as you gather information for your paper. The thoughts and questions are not the only ones to consider or ask and should not be the only information you provide in your paper. Collect relevant information that provides you with a clear understanding of the topic, the galleries, the art/artists, and your experience. Follow your own curiosity. This paper will include facts and opinion. Your paper should be written in your own voice / style and provide the reader with an understanding of your personal experience and assessment of the art you viewed. Include supportive evidence and reasons for statements you make.
• Attending the Crawl – Visit each gallery listed in option one or two. Observe the overall space.
What does it look like? How is it similar to, or different from, other galleries? How is the art displayed?
Is there a theme? Is there more than one style of art featured? How many artists are in the show? Does the art work together as a whole?
• Gather Information about the Art – What pieces of art catch your attention? Select a few of your favorites, or least favorites and make note of the title, the artist, and gallery. What emotions does it evoke and/or memory it recall? What does it look like? What does it say? How was it made? Do you have a positive or negative reaction? Why was it created? What is the background of the piece and/or artist? Sometimes the artist is present at the gallery. Talk to them about their work.
• Tell Your Story – Write about your experience. Describe the overall event. Provide general thoughts on the evening as well as specific thoughts that reference art, artists and galleries. Did it meet your expectations? Discuss the art you saw. Did you walk away with a favorite? Did any piece bother you?
Explain the reasons why you were drawn to, or repelled by, the work. Share a bit about the artist and their process or the concept of their work. Look them up online to expand your understanding of them and their work. Go into detail describing the piece(s) you liked – make the reader feel like they were standing in front of it.