Exhibition Catalog Design and Layout Services

At ebookconversion.com, we specialize in creating visually stunning, professionally designed exhibition catalogs that capture the essence of your art, photography, or gallery showcase. Whether you’re presenting a fine art retrospective, a museum exhibition, or a group artist showcase, our catalogs are crafted to highlight artwork, narrative, and layout harmony — perfect for print, print-on-demand, and digital formats.

🎨 What Is an Exhibition Catalog?

An exhibition catalog is more than just a record — it’s a visual story of an exhibition, documenting the artists, artworks, curators, and the creative vision behind it. It serves as a lasting publication that reflects the identity, aesthetic, and message of the show.

Common Types:

• Fine art exhibition catalogs
• Photography show catalogs
• Museum or gallery retrospectives
• University or student showcase catalogs
• Cultural or thematic exhibitions
• Art fair or biennale programs

Each catalog is tailored to its visual theme and audience — balancing imagery, captions, and text with elegant precision.

✍️ Our Design Approach

“We design catalogs that feel like curated experiences — not just printed pages.”

Our process blends art direction, typography, and layout design to elevate your exhibition’s visual impact.
We focus on clarity, white space, and sequence — ensuring that every artwork, essay, and curatorial note is presented beautifully and professionally.

Design Focus Areas:

• Artwork reproduction with accurate color
• Balanced image and text flow
• Clean grid and column structure
• Elegant typography hierarchy
• Seamless visual pacing across spreads

Whether minimalist or richly decorative, each design is customized to the exhibition’s theme and tone.

📐 Page Setup & Layout Guidelines

Setting	Recommendation
Trim Size	8.5″ × 11″ (standard) • 9″ × 9″ (square) • 11″ × 11″ (large format)
Margins	0.75″ all sides (minimum)
Bleed	0.125″ on all sides
Orientation	Portrait or Landscape (depending on artwork)
Paper Type	Premium matte or coated glossy (for vivid art reproduction)

We use precise grid layouts for artwork placement — aligning captions, text blocks, and images for museum-quality presentation.

🖋️ Typography & Styling

Typography in exhibition catalogs sets the tone — refined, elegant, and understated, allowing the artwork to shine.

Suggested Font Pairings:

• Serif for body text: Minion Pro, Caslon, Baskerville, or Crimson Pro
• Sans-serif for titles: Helvetica Neue, Lato, Futura, or Montserrat
• Display fonts: Canela, Playfair Display, or Freight Big for exhibition titles

Formatting Elements:

• Large exhibition title pages
• Artist bios and curatorial essays
• Captions with artwork titles, media, and size
• Gallery statements and forewords

We maintain a consistent typographic rhythm to achieve sophistication and readability across all pages.

🖼️ Image & Artwork Management

Artwork is the heart of every exhibition catalog — and precision matters. We manage images with expert attention to color accuracy, clarity, and alignment.

Image Preparation:

• 300 DPI resolution
• CMYK color mode for print
• Calibrated colors for faithful reproduction
• Consistent border and spacing control
• Soft proofing for tone and brightness accuracy

We can also assist with art scanning and retouching for older or low-quality images.

📚 Content Structure

A professional exhibition catalog follows a clear, curated structure that tells a story from beginning to end.

Typical Sections:

1. Front Matter
   • Title Page
   • Copyright / Credits
   • Curatorial Statement / Preface
   • Table of Contents
2. Main Section
   • Exhibition Introduction
   • Artist Profiles & Statements
   • Artwork Images with Captions
   • Essays or Interpretive Texts
3. Back Matter
   • Acknowledgments
   • Sponsors / Collaborators
   • Contact or Gallery Info
   • ISBN / Barcode (optional for distribution)

We ensure your catalog is cohesive, polished, and publication-ready for any art event or sale.

🖨️ Print & Print-on-Demand Ready

We produce print-ready files for high-end offset printing and print-on-demand platforms, ensuring top-quality output at every scale.

Supported Platforms:

• Amazon KDP (Premium Color)
• IngramSpark (Color art books)
• Blurb (Fine art catalogs)
• Lulu (Custom exhibition prints)

Export Specs:

• PDF/X-1a:2001 (Press quality)
• CMYK with embedded fonts
• 0.125″ bleed
• 300 DPI color images
• Flattened transparency layers

Your catalog will look professional in both softcover and hardcover formats.

💻 Digital Catalogs (Interactive PDF / eBook)

We also design digital exhibition catalogs that can be viewed online, shared, or downloaded.
These are perfect for virtual exhibitions, global audiences, and archive purposes.

Digital Formats:

• Interactive PDF with navigation
• Fixed-layout EPUB (Apple Books, tablets)
• Flipbook / Web-view optimized PDFs

Features Include:

• Clickable Table of Contents
• Hyperlinked artist names or works
• Embedded video or audio (optional)
• Zoomable, high-resolution images

A digital catalog offers flexibility for galleries and curators who want to reach audiences beyond the exhibition hall.

📦 Deliverables

✅ Fully designed InDesign file (with styles and links)
✅ Print-ready PDF (CMYK, with bleed)
✅ Digital interactive PDF or fixed-layout EPUB
✅ Image optimization and color correction
✅ Proof for client approval before final print

🌟 Why Choose ebookconversion.com

• Specialists in art and exhibition catalog design
• Expert handling of high-resolution image layouts
• 100% print-on-demand and offset compatible
• Consistent color management and grid-based precision
• Affordable solutions for artists, galleries, and museums
• Global print + digital distribution support

✨ Make Your Exhibition Last Beyond the Gallery Walls

A beautifully designed exhibition catalog immortalizes your event — transforming a moment in time into a collectible publication. At ebookconversion.com, we help you create an elegant, archival-quality catalog that showcases your exhibition with artistic integrity and visual excellence.