How to Attend Art Gallery Openings
We get to attend social gatherings of all kinds in our everyday life. Some of these really excite us while we are much more than just bored at others and are forced to attend for one reason or another. These events provide us with an opportunity to meet people and make new friends.
Art lovers are often found at the openings of art galleries. It can be a lot of fun or a total time waster depending on your perspective of art and the art that is on display at the opening. None the less, there are some social etiquette’s and manners that must be followed.
Just follow a basic event code with slight tuning for the art scene and whether you are an art lover or not, you will fit in just right.
Instructions
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Dress Appropriately
This is the first thing that you should do at any social event. Do not dress as if you came for a walk in the park and have some formality to your attire. This will help you fit right in and you will feel accepted at the event.
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Attention to Art
Do make sure that you pay attention to the art work on display and be less interested in other events such as recent inflationary trends as this will not reflect well upon you. Discuss the art and the artists pros and cons (mostly pros) and if you are yourself an artist, do not discuss your own art work as it is certainly against the code.
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Stay at a Distance
It is fine to look and admire the artwork but do not touch it. Some artists can be described as touchy when people come in contact with their masterpieces and can lose their calm. Also if you like a certain piece of art and want to add it to your collection, do not try to haggle with the artist. The price is always fixed and artists consider it to be an insult when someone tries to get a lower price.
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Socialise
Such events are a great opportunity to socialise and you can meet people that are in your line of work or share similar interests. This is a massive advantage of attending such events as you make new connections and your social circle gets bigger.
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