Your events and exhibitions

Events turn a portfolio into a living record. Use them for exhibitions, open studios, fairs, talks, residencies, installations, press events, deadlines, and important public history.

Create an event

  1. Open Events.Click Events in the sidebar.
  2. Create or edit a record.Use title, date range, location, URL, description, and publication status.
  3. Use clear titles.Name the exhibition, fair, talk, or project.
  4. Enter dates carefully.Use start and end dates for multi-day events.
  5. Add location.Include venue, city, state/region, and country when relevant.
  6. Add a URL.Use the venue, ticket, announcement, or press URL.
  7. Save and review.Open public event areas and confirm ordering.

What belongs in events

  • Upcoming exhibitions. Add these first because they drive visitor action.
  • Current exhibitions. Keep these accurate while live.
  • Past exhibitions. Add important history after current events are solid.
  • Open studios and fairs. Include booth, venue, or access details.
  • Talks, panels, and workshops. Include time, host, location, and registration link.
  • Residencies and installations. Use date ranges and location context.

Writing event descriptions

  • Lead with visitor action. Say what it is, where it is, and when it happens.
  • Keep descriptions practical. Include details that help a visitor attend or understand.
  • Preserve history. For past events, include venue, city, project, and role.

Event QA checklist

  • Upcoming events have correct dates, location, and links.
  • Past events are not presented as current.
  • Titles are understandable outside the studio.
  • Public pages show sensible ordering.
  • Broken or obsolete external links are removed or replaced.