Galleries and their Functions

Question 1

What does R$PC stand for?

Answer 1

Represent, Sell, Promote, Collect (Stockrooms)

Question 2

What does EPPCC stand for?

Answer 2

Educate, Present, Promote, Conserve, Collect

Question 3

What does HELP stand for?

Answer 3

Help (Artists to form a style)
Experimental spaces
Learn about exhibiting
Provide for those with a lack of a body of work

Question 4

Summarise an ARI (Artists Run Initiative)

Answer 4

They are ‘stepping stone’ organisations or training grounds for young artists. They are flexible, topical, and responsive to the needs of emerging artists. They are alternative art spaces compared to the traditional galleries.

Question 5

Summarise a Public Gallery

Answer 5

They are owned and established by the government and work for the public. They are not-for-profit organisations. They are also typically well-established, long standing galleries with an excellent reputation.

Question 6

Summarise Commercial Galleries

Answer 6

Commercial galleries are built like a business and seek to make money through commissions on sold artworks. They have a stable of artists who they represent and promote.