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8. If you are an artist or curator, you have probably thought about putting together an art exhibition. However, for your exhibition to be successful and attract an audience, you need to think about some important details. See below 10 ideas on how to put together your art exhibition and be successful: 1. Choose a theme: An art exhibition can have several themes, such as abstract art, surrealism, urban art, among others. Choose a theme that interests the audience and that is in line with your style. 2. Define the space: Choose a suitable space for your exhibition. It can be in an art gallery, a museum or a public space. This can also be a single topic to be developed. The fact is that many people wait for invitations from spaces such as galleries. You don't have to do this. Make sure that the space is suitable for the number of works you want to exhibit. solo exhibition collective exhibition warehouses/shopping mall/art galleries 3. Exhibition time: It doesn't have to be 1 month. It could be a weekend 4. Plan the arrangement of the works: Think about how the works will be arranged in the chosen space. Consider the lighting, the height of the works and the distance between them. 5. Create a visual identity: Develop a visual identity for your exhibition, a name, a color palette and a design for the promotional material, such as invitations and posters. 6. Make a guest list: Invite people who are interested in art, such as collectors, art critics, curators, artists and friends. This list itself is the subject of a video, since your mailing list is one of your most important assets and there are several ways to reach it. 7. Promote the exhibition: Use social networks and the media to promote your exhibition. Create an event on Facebook and send invitations by email. This is the time to sponsor 8. Offer something different: Think of something different that you can offer visitors, this will make them remember you in the future. And even if you didn't make a big sale, they might remember you when the time is right. 9. Interact with the public: Be present at your exhibition and interact with visitors. Explain the works and talk to the public about art. 10. Make support materials or even postcards and posters available for sale: Make support materials available, such as catalogs and explanatory texts about the works on display. The exhibition is important, but news about the exhibition is even more important. 11. (BONUS) Be well organized: Make sure your exhibition is well organized, with the works identified and information about the artists. Always have a place to capture more contacts By following these 11 ideas, you can put together a successful art exhibition and attract the public interested in art. Remember that organization and promotion are essential for your exhibition to be a success.