SAC - SAC 2 (QUESTION 1)

Question 1

SAC - SAC 2 (QUESTION 1) PART 1
Question 1: Compare the various roles of the exhibition spaces you visited on the excursion (6 marks)

Exhibition Space 1: ACCA
Exhibition Space 2: Blindside

ACCA and Blindside both have various roles…… whereas Blindside educates the public about emerging art, art forms and artists. ….

Answer 1

Answer: ACCA and Blindside both have various roles. Exhibition Space 1 is a public gallery while Exhibition Space 2 is known as an Artist-run initiative. Although both exhibition spaces educate the public, ACCA enlightens the public about examples of contemporary art (made by significant international and Australian artists) whereas Blindside educates the public about emerging art, art forms and artists. ….

Question 2

SAC - SAC 2 (QUESTION 1) PART 2
Question 1: Compare the various roles of the exhibition spaces you visited on the excursion (6 marks)

Exhibition Space 1: ACCA
Exhibition Space 2: Blindside

… Nonetheless, ACCA and Blindside only exhibit contemporary artwork and do not maintain a collection…. Blindside, on the other hand, greatly relies on volunteers to write grant applications in order to acquire funding from organisations such as Arts Victoria.

Answer 2

… Nonetheless, ACCA and Blindside only exhibit contemporary artwork and do not maintain a collection. For these reasons, both exhibition spaces only utilize short-term conservation methods. In terms of their funding models, both exhibition spaces require funds. ACCA is funded by the state and federal governments, sponsors, donations, bookshops and café sales. Blindside, on the other hand, greatly relies on volunteers to write grant applications in order to acquire funding from organisations such as Arts Victoria.