For whom do we assemble collections?? Exhibition Catalogues: A Guide From Words, Words, Words - Writing Exhibition Catalogues Noosa Regional Gallery 24 November 2000 There are no set rules for the production or writing of exhibition catalogues. Catalogues and the writing that goes into them perhaps offer the greatest artistic freedom. The writing of a catalogue essay simply requires an accord between the writer/curator and the artist(s) / artifacts. The type of catalogue produced will usually depend on the amount of funding the artist and gallery have, or the significance of the exhibition. Why do we produce catalogues? For the artist/writer– a permanent record of their exhibition For the gallery– for the archives For the funding body–a form of acquittal and a record for the archives Publicity – to inform the audience, the media or other galleries of the artist’s activities or progress Educational – to provide the audience...