To expand on Steven Bush's comment, the design must be put in a "tangible"
form, ie plans, digital record, or even on a napkin. To just go into a
gallery and put up a show and expect it to be itellectually protected is
not enough. If that was done and you photographed it, it would be protected
because then it is in a tangible form. VAGA is a great source for © info.
"Work for hire" © issues might also kick in if you have someone design the
show for you.

Intellectual property rights are getting more and more complicated. Assume
for instance you design a painting exhibition and make plans of the
installation thus protecting it. What about the © on the paintings in the
show. If you take pictures of the installation and publish them are you
violating the artists rights?

Caveat, I am NOT a lawyer but do teach basic © attributes.

Albert Sperath

Albert Sperath, Director
University Art Galleries
Murray State University
604 Fine Arts Center
Murray KY 42071-3342

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