Exhibit Writing

Exhibit Writing is an online tool that helps users practice art interpretation and writing skills.

Instructions:

1. Select an artist. This will bring up 5 paintings by that artist.
2. Interpret and write an exhibit label for that painting. If you'd like more information on the artwork, click on "Learn more" under the painting.
3. Post your work to the page by clicking on the "Post label" button. Please note that labels will not be saved on exit of the gallery page. Feel free to screenshot the page to save and share your work.
4. Use the arrows beside the painting to go to the next or previous painting.

Exhibit writing resources to help you get started:

• Carleton College, "Writing Exhibition Texts"
• Museum Next, "What makes a great museum label?"
• BC Museums Association, "Tips for Writing Exhibit Labels"

Created by Nicole Wu, 2021. Background image by Simon Champagne. Paintings from the Rijksmuseum API.