I would say 12 as a minimum with 15 being closer to optimum. The shorter
the ceiling height the more limited you are by default. You can always
paint a dark band around the upper part to "lower" the height in certain
exhibition circumstances.

We have 16 foot ceilings, with the ceiling and part of the wall painted
black. The line is drawn at 15 feet for exhibition height purposes. Note
that this is coincidental, and was not considered before building
construction. It does however work quite well.

Good luck.

Mark Janzen
Registrar/Collections Manager
Edwin A. Ulrich Museum of Art
Martin H. Bush Outdoor Sculpture Collection
Wichita State University
(316)978-5850


                                                                           
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Hello listers,

What is the minimum ceiling height you would recommend for a Gallery
that displays a variety of media?  Strange, question, I know...but I
need some ammo for a meeting...

Thanks!
Cheryl

Dr. Cheryl Kramer
Director, Handwerker Gallery
Gannett Center
Ithaca College
Ithaca, NY  14850

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