Make a short plan of this text An exhibition, in the most general sense, is an organized presentation and
display of a selection of items. In practice, exhibitions usually occur within
museums, galleries and exhibition halls, and World's fairs.
Exhibitions can include many things such as art in both major museums and
smaller galleries, interpretive exhibitions, natural history museums and history
museums, and also varieties such as more commercially focused exhibitions and
trade fairs.
The word "exhibition" is usually, but not always, the word used for a
collection of items. Sometimes "exhibit" is synonymous with "exhibition", but
"exhibit" generally refers to a single item being exhibited within an exhibition.
Exhibitions may be permanent displays or temporary, but in common usage,
"exhibitions" are considered temporary and usually scheduled to open and close on
specific dates. While many exhibitions are shown in just one venue, some
exhibitions are shown in multiple locations and are called travelling exhibitions,
and some are online exhibitions.
Though exhibitions are common events, the concept of an exhibition is quite
wide and encompasses many variables. Exhibitions range from an extraordinarily
large event such as a World's fair exposition to small one-artist solo shows or a
display of just one item. Curators are sometimes involved as the people who select
the items in an exhibition.
Writers and editors are sometimes needed to write text, labels and
accompanying printed material such as catalogs and books. Architects, exhibition
designers, graphic designers and other designers may be needed to shape the
exhibition space and give form to the editorial content. Organizing and holding
exhibitions also requires effective event planning, management, and logistics.
Commercial exhibitions, generally called trade fairs, trade shows or expos,
are usually organized so that organizations in a specific interest or industry can
showcase and demonstrate their latest products, service, study activities of rivals
and examine recent trends and opportunities. Some trade fairs are open to the
public, while others can only be attended by company representatives (members of
the trade) and members of the press.