Monday, August 24, 2009

A towering potato souffle: Guidelines for reviews of arts events . . .

Guidelines for arts reviews, whether indie movie, play, art exhibit, concert, etc.

1. Vivid opening. Mainly, an image you thought was one of the best elements of the show captured by a colorful description.
2. The overall impact or significance of the display or performance. Ex: The Graffiti show at Artspace attempts to broaden visitors' sense of the definition of fine arts.
3. Principal elements of the event or display.
4. Your evaluation: what you think was effective or appealing. Also, what you thought was difficult to understand or to like. Technical successes or problems. Philosophical approval or disagreements.
5. Names of people and / or groups responsible for the production.
6. Location, date(s). Ticket price.
7. Online source for more info.
8. Titling: snappy title, explanatory subtitle.

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