An exhibition is a public display of artworks. It is when artists or students present their finished works such as drawings, paintings, carvings, textiles, and crafts to the public to see, admire, or buy.

It can take place in a school hall, art gallery, classroom, open field, or cultural centre.

The types of exhibitions are categorized by their purpose, ranging from showcasing student work in schools to promoting professional artists at a national level and facilitating the sale of art in a commercial setting.

1. School Exhibition – Done in schools to show students’ artworks during Open Day or Cultural Day.


2. Local or Community Exhibition – Done in a town or village to promote local artists and traditional crafts.


3. National Exhibition – A big exhibition done at state or national level where professional artists show their works.


4. Commercial Exhibition – This is done for the purpose of selling artworks to make money.

1. To show talent and creativity.


2. To promote culture and tradition.


3. To help the public appreciate arts and crafts.


4. To allow students gain confidence.


5. To sell artworks and make income.


6. To give the artist recognition.


7. To educate and inform people about the meaning of artworks.

1. Selection of Venue – Choose a clean, safe, and accessible place.


2. Invitation of Guests – Send invitations to parents, staff, students, and special guests.


3. Selection of Artworks – Choose the best and most presentable works.


4. Labeling of Artworks – Write the name of the artist, title, date, and materials used.


5. Arranging and Displaying the Works – Place artworks neatly for easy viewing.


6. Security Arrangement – Prevent theft or damage of the artworks.


7. Setting up a Time Table or Program – Prepare when and how the event will happen.

Display techniques are the methods used to arrange or show artworks in an attractive and organized way during an exhibition.

1. Wall Mounting – Hanging paintings and drawings on walls using pins, clips, or hooks.


2. Table Display – Arranging items like pottery, tie-dye, and crafts on tables.


3. Pedestal or Stand Display – Using raised platforms or boxes to display sculptures or carvings.


4. Glass Cabinet Display – Keeping small or fragile items inside transparent cabinets for protection.


5. Hanging Displays – Using strings or ropes to hang mobiles, paper crafts, or light artworks.


6. Poster Board or Cardboard Backing – Fixing small works on cardboards and pinning them to the wall.

• Group artworks by theme, type, or colour.


• Leave space between works to avoid overcrowding.


• Use good lighting to make the works visible.


• Arrange artworks from simple to complex.


• Put large or attractive works at the entrance or front.


• Place fragile or expensive works in safe places.


• Use bold and neat labels.


• Ensure there is enough walking space for visitors.

• Tables, stands, easels.


• Pins, tapes, clips, glue.


• Cardboards, ropes, strings.


• Curtains or backdrops.


• Label cards and tags.


• Light bulbs or lamps (if indoor).

1. Exhibitor – The person who shows their artworks.


2. Curator – The person who organizes and arranges the display


3. Guide – Someone who takes guests around and explains artworks.


4. Security – To protect artworks from theft or damage.


5. Ushers – To welcome guests and help with sitting.


6. Photographer – To take pictures of the exhibition.

1. Helps students to become bold and confident.


2. Improves creativity and neatness.


3. Teaches students how to prepare and plan events.


4. Promotes unity and cooperation.


5. Brings recognition to the artist.


6. Can lead to scholarships or awards.


7. Encourages income generation through art sales.

1. Poor venue or lack of space.


2. Lack of funds to buy materials.


3. Low turnout of visitors.


4. Bad lighting or arrangement.


5. No proper security.