Exhibiting Student Art

Exhibition is a vital component of art education, yet most teachers have no formal training or expertise in designing and producing art exhibits. In this book, David Burton offers a comprehensive, hands-on approach with an emphasis on engaging students to develop, implement, and evaluate their artwork. He breaks down the exhibition process into five major steps: theme development, exhibition design, exhibition installation, publicity, and receptions. Each step is exemplified with cases based on actual teacher experiences. Including a review of the historical development of exhibitions, this accessible volume:

• Emphasizes an active role for students in the exhibition process, exploring the enormous power exhibitions have in influencing learning in visual arts education.
• Describes the concepts and skills students and teachers need in each phase of creating an exhibit.
• Provides supportive case studies and photographs to illustrate exhibition theme, design, and venue.
• Covers assessment and practical teaching strategies related to exhibition.

David Burton is Professor of Art Education at the School of the Arts, Virginia Commonwealth University.

“Exhibiting Student Art is an important contribution to practice that promotes active student learning in classroom communal activities.”
— From the Foreword by Terry Barrett, The Ohio State University

“This groundbreaking book is filled with wonderful case studies, practical wisdom, how-to tips, and illustrations every art teacher can—and should—use for educationally powerful exhibitions.”
Laura H. Chapman, Independent Consultant on Art Education

“This book has the potential to make a long-lasting impact on the direction of art education in the foreseeable future.”
Robert Sabol, Purdue University