
Virtual Event
Exhibition Essentials: Installing & Showcasing Your Art
04 September @ 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
Virtual Event
Free

This free event is for Artist’s who have registered for OpenSpaces 2025, if you haven’t yet registered, please do here before booking your ticket.
Ready to take your OpenSpace exhibition to the next level?
Join us for an engaging online workshop, part of our OpenSpaces 2025 Global Art Trail workshop series, designed specifically for visual artists eager to find, secure, and showcase their work – whether at home, internationally, or remotely. This session will equip you with practical tools and strategies to confidently navigate the exhibition world, from securing opportunities to mastering DIY installation and creating compelling displays.
Speaker
Karen van Hoey Smith
Karen is an artist mentor and independent art broker and curator, she has degree in Fine Arts Valuation and has been in the arts and antiques world since graduating in 2001. She was the youngest female auctioneer in the UK, has been consultant expert for BBC, magazines, newspapers and for radio, was an art consultant in London and managed galleries in Bristol as well as being a senior partner at an art publishing house. With a successful history working as an art broker having sold pieces by Banksy, Picasso, Bomberg, Karen has a wealth of knowledge representing artists, curating exhibitions and imparting this knowledge to help artists achieve their goals whether that be selling more art or being accepted into public art institutions.
What You’ll Learn:
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How to find and secure exhibition opportunities locally and globally
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Strategies for exhibiting remotely and adapting to virtual or alternative exhibition formats
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Tips for setting up exhibitions at home or in unconventional spaces
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DIY installation techniques for professional and impactful displays
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Best practices to present your work that engage audiences and attract collectors
Whether you’re new to exhibiting or looking to expand your reach with OpenSpaces, this workshop offers actionable insights and expert advice to help you confidently showcase your art. Connect with fellow artists, share experiences, and step into new exhibition possibilities!
This webinar will be available on-demand for those unable to attend the event.
Member Ticket Information
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