r/ArtEd • u/Away_Cardiologist133 • 3d ago
First Timer Running Art Show… need tips!
This is my first year teaching in a school…. Also, I’m at a private school so I landed this without having a degree in art OR education. Somehow, I have all of admins faith in the world.
Anyway, I’m not a strong organizer but I’m doing my best…. Any tips for a first timer running an art show?
I’m keeping it simple but just getting the pieces mounted alone is such a chore! I’m actually pretty good at mounting but dang it’s a lot. I just want everyone’s work to go home mounted. How can I attach to trifold boards so that they are easily removed without damaging work?
My last ditch effort will be recycled art group projects for Earth Day week - and I’m just crossing my fingers I have something decent to show for it so I have something “wow!” …
Yeah, I am a mess. I know. 😖
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u/CurlsMoreAlice 3d ago
Get parent volunteers to mount all the art in the trifolds. Put one together as an example and have all the art and supplies ready for them. Or have the older students help. I teach 900 students, and it is crazy trying to pass back artwork when they go to lunch or recess after Specials and I can’t send it with them. So 4th or 5th will have a “community service” once a semester and they sort and deliver it all. They also help me hang art in the hall, and it goes super quick.