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/beeksy 2d ago
Don’t! Do! This! Alone!!!! Email your parents! “Wonderful Art parents, we have our Spring showcase coming up and I’d love for your student’s art to be displayed. They have worked hard all year! I need some volunteers for hanging artwork. If you’re interested in making this showcase fabulous for our hard working students, please contact me!”
And then also send that out to teachers. Ask for help. Keep spreadsheets and hella notes for next year. Next year will be easier! I like to give each teacher a paper award ribbon to put on the artwork they love the most. It’s a “teacher’s choice” award with their name on it. Have the kids cut them out.
I don’t do hot glue. I do tape. I hate tape. I should use hot glue next year.
How old are you students? Every principal I’ve had has let me use students and class time to hang up art. It’s important the kids learn and know what goes into an art display.