This depends on the size of the gallery and how you want to present your exhibition.

Each of our ready-made galleries has a number of marked positions that can be used to display exhibits. Exhibits can be pictures, videos, audio players or 3D models.

You can find out the capacity of each ready-made gallery by checking the Virtual Galleries page. This will tell you how many wall positions, and how many floor positions there are in each gallery. Wall positions are usually spaced every 2 to 3 meters (6 to 9 feet) along each wall.

If you are making a custom gallery then the number of positions can be chosen by you. We will set this up to meet your needs and there is no absolute limit to the number of things that can be added to a virtual gallery.

If you have a PRO or PREMIUM subscription then you can also choose the number of positions used in any gallery. This includes ready-made galleries, and this means that even a ready-made gallery can have a higher capacity than what is shown on the Virtual Galleries page.

Yes, you can display pictures and other exhibits in any way that you choose.

However, this will either require you to make a custom gallery, or you will need to have a PRO or PREMIUM subscription to modify the positions in a ready-made gallery.

Each ready-made gallery has a number of marked positions which are spaced horizontally along each wall (usually every 2 to 3 meters). You will be able to move these positions around, but the capacity for each wall can’t be increased in a ready-made gallery unless you have a PRO or PREMIUM subscription.

It is possible to edit any gallery, but this would be treated as a custom gallery design and we would give you a price quotation based on the changes that you want to make. This is likely to be cheaper than designing a new exhibition from scratch, and it may only be a small fee to make changes to a ready-made gallery.

Our ready-made galleries are designed to be cost-effective and accessible to as many people as possible. The price shown for each ready-made gallery is for it to be used in its current form. You are able to change the materials used for floors, walls, and woodwork, and this is included in the price. However, changes to the architecture or layout would increase the price.

Some of the ready-made galleries are “modular” and they can be customized. These galleries include the “Chambers”, “Hive” and “Workshop” galleries. They are each made up of several ready-made rooms, and you can choose how these rooms are connected together (a bit like putting together a jigsaw puzzle).

Yes.

We have a library of material that you can choose from. This includes various paint colours, and things like parquet flooring, wood, textiles, and metals.

If you are using a ready-made gallery then there are limited options for customization. You can usually choose the flooring materials, wall colour, ceiling colour and mouldings (door frames, skirting…etc.).

If you are making a custom gallery then you will have much more control over the materials used throughout your virtual gallery. We can also work with you to find and make new materials. We can also re-create materials from real location, such as carpets, patterned wallpapers, stained-glass windows…etc.

You can use a virtual gallery as many times as you like.

It is up to you whether you want to replace an old exhibition with a new one (like in a real gallery), or whether you want to keep all of your exhibitions on display at the same time. You can do this by having several copies of your gallery.

Each copy of a virtual gallery costs 30-40% of the price of adding a new gallery design. For example, a Gold gallery such as the Mezzanine would cost £650 for one exhibition. It would cost an additional £200 to add a second exhibition (also using the Mezzanine gallery).

You can find all prices on the Prices & Options page.

This depends on whether you have already designed the new exhibition.

It can take as little as a couple of minutes to completely change an exhibition if you have already designed it and saved it. You can simply swap the old exhibition for the new one very quickly.

It takes longer to design a new exhibition, but this is mostly because it takes time to make decisions and try different things.

If all of your exhibition content is ready, it might take only 1 or 2 minutes to place each exhibit in your virtual gallery. The process is this simple, and each step can be done in a matter of seconds:

1. Decide which position in the gallery you are going to use.
2. Select which exhibit is placed in that position. This could be a picture, video, audio player or 3D model.
3. Choose a display style for the exhibit. This would determine the style and colour of the frame for a picture or video. It would determine the type of plinth for a 3D model.
4. Choose a lighting style. This will add a light fitting or spotlight to the exhibit.
5. Make small changes to the scale, positioning and rotation of an exhibit.

The time it take to create a whole exhibition depends on the size of the gallery, the amount of content, and how long it takes you to make decisions.

The Curation Exhibitions platform allows visitors to move between galleries in just a few clicks.

This is done by clicking on the menu icon in the top-left of the screen. You can then click on the “Gallery Menu” button to open the selection screen and choose which gallery you want to view.

Any number of galleries or exhibitions can be added to this selection screen. This includes multiple exhibitions that take place in the same virtual gallery space.

Yes. It is possible to add furniture and other 3D objects to a gallery space. This might include things like potted plants, benches or other small props.

If there is something that you would like to add, then we might have this in our library of 3D assets. Otherwise, we may be able to source or make a new 3D object for you. The cost of this will depend on whether we need to purchase this from elsewhere or make it ourselves.

Yes. You can take inspiration from anywhere. It is very useful if you have some pictures of the kind of gallery you would like to make.

We will ask you to give us a design brief before we start making a new virtual gallery for you. This should include examples of interior design and architecture that you like.

This depends on the size, complexity and level of detail included in your new virtual gallery.

The typical price range for this is £700 to £2000 but this can vary greatly. It is a good idea to contact us if you would like to create a custom gallery. We can then find out more about what you want and give you a more curate estimate.

The size of the gallery is not the most important factor. You can create a very large gallery for a low price if it has a simple design. The biggest factor is how complex it is. For example, a big rectangular room in a contemporary or minimalist style would be relatively cheap to make. On the other hand, an Art Nouveau or Frank Gehry style exhibition space with lots of curves and small details would be more expensive to make.#

Contact us if you would like a price quotation for a new gallery space.

There is no limit on the size of virtual gallery. The only factor to consider is the experience of your visitors and whether they will be able to find their way around the gallery easily.

There are almost no technical limitations, so it’s more important to focus on good design and we will be working with you and providing our expertise throughout the design process.

If you make a new virtual gallery it will be your property and it will be exclusively for you to use. This means that your gallery design will remain unique and you can show off your own creative vision and identity.

You can allow other people to use your virtual gallery, but this will be your decision and they will need to have written permission from you.

Yes. You will own the design, and this will be protected by copyright law. After we have finished making your new gallery it’s ownership will be handed over to you. We will not allow others to use your gallery design.

We can also send you a static 3D model of the gallery so you can use it for other projects. This 3D model and the design of the gallery will be separate from the Curation Exhibitions platform and will therefore not include the functionality and interactive features of our software. It would not include the materials and natural landscape around the virtual gallery model as this is also part of the Curation Exhibitions software.

Yes. We can make a scale re-recreation of a real space.

This will be based on floor plans, architectural drawings, photographs and measurements that you send to us.

The accuracy of the re-creation will depend on the accuracy of the measurements that you provide. If you do not have a floor plan or architectural drawing we will ask you to take manual measurements of the space.

We will create a 3D model of the real location. This will be based on all the information that you can provide. Architectural drawings and floor plans with measurements are the best resource, but we can also re-create a space using photographs and basic measurements that you have taken.

If accurate scale is not a priority then we can use a bit of creative license to make a virtual gallery that evokes the atmosphere and style of the real location. Sometimes this makes for a better virtual gallery because it can include changes that improve upon the real space.

Throughout the design process we will meet with you to check that you are happy with each stage of the design. The best way to do this is with a guided tour via video call.

1. The first stage is to make sure that the general layout and scale are correct.
2. The second stage is to add more details and features to the virtual space.
3. Finally, we will work with you to select the materials and add the lighting.

When the virtual gallery is finished you can then start designing your exhibition.

Yes. This would be treated as a new custom gallery design. The cost is likely to be much cheaper than creating a new gallery from scratch, and will depend on the number of changes that need to be made.

Bear in mind that changing your virtual gallery will mean that previous exhibitions may no longer fit the space. You have th eoption of using th eolder version of the gallery to continue displaying previous exhibitions, or you may choose to adapt previous exhibitions so that they take advantage of the new gallery space.

This depends on the complexity of the gallery design, but it usually depends more on your decision making process.

We are able to work fastest when you can provide a clear and concise design brief, and then allow us to come up with designs that meet your brief. This process can be broken down into 3 main stages.

1. Layout and architectural design
2. Styling and interior design
3. Materials & lighting design

If you wish to go through many stages of review and multiple iterations of the gallery design then this will increase the time it takes to complete the gallery. There is no time limit, and we are able to meet with you to talk about the design at various stages of the design process. Virtual gallery production involves the use of skills including architectural design, 3D modelling, materials design, programming, and user experience design.

The minimum timescale is about 3 weeks, but this can vary greatly and we are happy to work on long-term design projects that take several months.

Yes, it can.

First we will need to check the 3D model and make sure that it meets certain standards. This is because it needs to be integrated with our own software.

As a starting point, you should be able to send us your 3D model in OBJ, FBX or Blend format.

Yes. We are always excited to work with people who want to try new things and explore the creative potential of virtual spaces.

Get in touch with us and we can discuss your ideas.

There are several options for crediting artsits and other people involved in your exhibition.

Further information can be displayed alongside all of your exhibits. When visitors look at an exhibit, basic information will be displayed on the screen. This typically shows the name of the artist and the title of the work. More detailed information can then be shown when visitors intercact with the exhibit.

Most of our clients also add branding and text introductions to the walls of the exhibition. These are displayed within the 3D space. This is a good way of introducing people to the exhibition space and explaining the concept for the show. It can also be used to display logos, advertising or other credits.

The organization, group or company that has commissioned the virtual exhibiton can also display its logo and name on the screen at all times. This functions as a watermark, and it means that any screenshots will include the name of the owner. It is also possible to display a copyright notice on-screen at all times.

There is also space to give more details and credits inside the exhibition menu. If visitors access the menu and select “About & Credits” then they can find out more about the curators, stakeholders, sponsors and artists involved in the exhibition. You can choose the information you want to display here.