employment, more original art is available to the masses. But that's no excuse to act

like a goon in a gallery. You will need A sense of decorum and common courtesy. Step

1. Before entering the building, turn off your cell phone or set it to vibrate. Step

2. If you have children along, remind them not to touch anything and keep them close

to you. Step 3. Do not be loud inside or call to a friend across the room. Step 4. Upon

entering a gallery, scan the space as you move through the door, considering how you

want to approach the artwork while not clogging up traffic. Step 5. When not directly viewing

a work, step aside and let others see it. Look where you’re going—avoid knocking

over any priceless pieces! Step 6. If there are complimentary food and beverages available,

feel free to partake, but tip if you’re able. Step 7. Don’t get caught gawking too

much at other gallery-goers, no matter how pretty, handsome, or outlandish they may be.

Step 8. If there's a remote possibility the artist is present, refrain from making any

critical comments. Step 9. Never say, “I could do that.” Chance are you can’t.

Step 10. Should you have any questions, feel free to direct them to the artist or gallery

owner. If you get a chance to meet them, thank them for having the show. Did you know Many

fine art galleries have frame shops on-site. Since they’re framing the really expensive

stuff, they attract some of the best framers in the business.