What Do I Write About?
The following information is intended to be a helpful resource to guide your research as you
gather information for your paper. The thoughts and questions are not the only ones to
consider or ask and should not be the only information you provide in your paper. Collect
relevant information that provides you a clear understanding of the topic, the galleries, the art/
artists, and your experience. Follow your own curiosity. This paper will include facts and
opinions. Your paper should be written in your own voice/style and provide the reader with an
understanding of your personal experience and assessment of the art you viewed. Include
supportive evidence and reasons for statements you make.
Attending the Crawl – Visit as many galleries as possible. Observe the overall space. What does it
look like? How is it similar to, or different from, other galleries? How is the art displayed? Is there a
theme? Is there more than one style of art featured? How many artists are in the show? Does the artwork together as a whole?
Gather Information on the Art – What pieces of art catch your attention? Select a few of your
favorites, or least favorites, and make note of the title, the artist, and the gallery. What emotions does it
evoke and/or memory does it recall? What does it look like? How was it made? Do you have a positive or
negative reaction? Why was it created? What is the background of the piece and/or artist? Sometimes
the artist is present at the gallery. Talk to them about their work.
Tell Your Story – Write about your experience. Describe the overall event. Provide general thoughts on
the evening as well as specific thoughts that reference art, artists, and galleries. Did it meet your
expectations? Discuss the art you saw. Did you walk away with a favorite? Did any piece bother you?
Explain the reasons why you were drawn to, or repelled by, the work. Share a bit about the artist and
their process or the concept of their work. Look them up online to expand your understanding of them
and their work. Go into detail describing the piece(s) you liked – make the reader feel like they were
standing in front of it
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