Exhibition Review Assignment

Get out and see some artwork and respond to it. The point is not to write a report on what it looks like, write about how it makes you FEEL. What does it make it you think about? Was your first reaction to the work different from how you felt after looking at it for awhile? What are some of the themes you think the artist is trying to convey? How does the work fit within the context or theme of the exhibition it is in?

Visit an art exhibition at one of these venues:
Wheelhouse Arts: https://wheelhouse.art/ (Louisville, free)
KMAC: https://www.kmacmuseum.org/ (Louisville, free with student ID)
21C: https://21cmuseumhotels.com/louisville/ (Louisville, free, open 24/7)
Cressman Center for the Arts: https://events.louisville.edu/cressman_center_for_visual_art (Louisville, free)
The Cultural Arts Center: https://www.fcculturalartscenter.org/ (New Albany, free)
Kleinhelter Gallery: https://www.facebook.com/kleinheltergallery/ (New Albany, free)

Write a 400-500-word review of the exhibition, considering the following aspects:

  • Your initial reactions and emotional responses to the artworks
  • The apparent intentions of the artist(s) and how effectively they are communicated
  • The use of materials, techniques, and artistic elements
  • The overall theme or concept of the exhibition
  • The cultural or social context of the artwork
  • Your critical analysis of the strengths and weaknesses of the exhibition

Your review should be well-structured and engaging and demonstrate thoughtful reflection on the exhibition experience.

Grading Rubric (25 points total)

Content and Analysis5Depth of observation, critical thinking, and interpretation of the artworks and exhibition
Personal Reflection5Articulation of personal reactions and emotional responses to the artwork
Artist Intention5Consideration and analysis of the artist’s apparent intentions and their effectiveness
Context and Theme5Discussion of the exhibition’s theme and its cultural or social context
Writing Quality3Clarity, organization, and proper use of art terminology
Word Count2Adherence to the 400-500-word limit