The student-curated exhibition

Renewed interest in curatorial practice within the K-12 art curriculum in the United States has created opportunities to explore new approaches to displaying student artwork in school. This article considers the exhibition-making and curatorial practices of eight Advanced Placement Studio Art students who were given the responsibility of curating a school-wide, end-of-year art show. The student curatorial process was developed by examining the art exhibition throughout history, and by focusing on contemporary installation and curatorial practices. Collaboration with a local gallery owner exposed students to real-world curation applications. Evaluation of the process was ascertained through student reflections and post-show feedback as collected by students through photography, observation and a ‘graffiti wall’.