Arts reviews / essay guidelines

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1. Vivid opening. Describe an image you thought was one of the best elements of the show. Write with color and vibe.

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. Use detail from your notes. Mention titles. Describe pieces.

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.

9. Third person voice at all times.

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Scored at 15 pts.