Exhibitions Without Chaos: Ops for Curators & Studios
Opening night should be celebration, not recovery from crisis.
The Exhibition Timeline
6+ Months Out
- Concept and artist selection
- Venue and dates confirmed
- Budget approved
3 Months Out
- Artwork list finalized
- Catalog in production
- Marketing plan activated
1 Month Out
- Installation plan detailed
- All logistics confirmed
- Opening event organized
Week Of
- Installation complete
- Final adjustments
- Soft opening and preview
The Systems Layer
Checkpoint meetings, shared calendars, clear responsibilities. The invisible work that makes visible art possible.


