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Exhibit Planning Guide

The following guide is intended to support Northwestern students, staff, faculty, and independent researchers consulting collections from the McCormick Library to curate displays, pop-up exhibits, and digital exhibits.

Promotion

Congratulations on creating your exhibit! Now, let people know about it! 

  • Utilize your networks. Promote your exhibit through your communication channels such as listservs, social media platforms, publications, flyers, and more. 

  • Consider promoting to campus and external partners.

  • Consider pairing your exhibit with programming such as an exhibit opening, curator’s lecture, guided tour, panel discussion, or workshop. Get creative! 

  • And don't forget to let McCormick Library staff know about your plans. We'd love to show our support!