Peoples Photography 20th Annual Exhibition

St. Stephens Green Dublin 2

Sat 25th & Sun 26th Aug 2007      All Welcome

Useful Suggestions

For anyone who has never exhibited on the Green before here are a few ideas on how to display your photographs.

Firstly ensure that you have all the materials you require, useful items to have on the weekend could include string, pegs, masking tape, pen and above all prints. The space available will hang at least 15 large mounted prints. Bring some plastic to protect your prints in case of rain. A fold up chair would also be useful. Although there are plenty of café's and restaurants many exhibitors bring flasks and sandwiches.

The most common method to exhibit prints is to stretch string between the railings in two or three rows. The prints can then be attached to the string with pegs. Some exhibitors enclose their prints in acetate covers to protect them. These however can be expensive.

Another method is to use the green gardening netting used by gardeners. This can be tied to the railings and again the prints can be attached with pegs.

Prints can also be strung at home prior to the exhibition. This works well when all the mounts are the same size. The string can be knotted and the prints will sit between two pieces of string. This is a quick and convenient method to hang the prints.

Prints could be attached to light board which can then be hung on the railings with string.

These are just a few ideas on how you can hang your prints. If you do get stuck your fellow exhibitors will always be willing to assist with advice, materials etc. 

If you look at the photographs of the 2002 exhibition included on this site you will some of these suggestions in use.

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Updated 2nd July 2007

St Stephen's Green is being used courtesy of Duchas The Heritage Services of the Dept of Environment, Heritage and Local Government.