Written by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated August 2025
Verified for the 2026 exam
Verified for the 2026 exam•Written by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated August 2025
Definition
Galleries are spaces where art is displayed and exhibited for public viewing. They can be commercial galleries that sell artwork or non-profit galleries that focus on showcasing different artists and art styles.
AP course connection
Topic 4.2: 4.2 Purpose and Audience in Later European and American Art
Curator: A curator is a person responsible for selecting and organizing artworks in a gallery or museum.
Exhibition: An exhibition refers to a curated collection of artworks displayed in a gallery or museum.
Vernissage: Vernissage is an opening event held at a gallery before an exhibition opens to the public, often attended by artists, collectors, and art enthusiasts.