Classic Exhibition Catalogue
A classic exhibition catalogue layout with warm cream paper and a serif title page. Designed to feel like a printed exhibition booklet without InDesign.
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Why this exhibition catalogue template works
Curators recognise the format instantly: serif title, restrained captions, one work per page. Use it for institutional shows, museum displays, and curated group exhibitions.
Pairs well with
Our Solo Show and Group Show templates for related editions of the same exhibition.
Where a classic exhibition catalogue fits
Institutional and museum shows
Public galleries and museums expect the conventions of printed catalogues: a serif title page, restrained captions and a calm, paper-like page colour.
Retrospectives and anniversary shows
When a show looks back over a career, the cream page and traditional typography signal permanence and give older works a fitting frame.
Exhibition booklets at the front desk
Print a small run to hand visitors at the entrance, or send the PDF to press with the press release.
Example: a regional gallery catalogue
A curator at a regional gallery could title the cover "Landscapes of the River Valley, 1990–2025", then lay out 24 works chronologically, with captions such as "Morning Fog, 1998 · Watercolour on paper · 38 × 56 cm · Collection of the artist". (Illustrative example.)
Classic catalogue checklist
- Decide the order: chronological, thematic or by room
- Credit lenders in the caption (e.g. "Private collection")
- Use consistent units for dimensions throughout
- Proof-read every title and date against the wall labels
- Match the cover title to the exhibition press release
How the Classic Exhibition Catalogue template works
- 1. Open the catalog builder with this template pre-selected.
- 2. Upload your artwork images and fill in title, medium, dimensions, year, and price.
- 3. Export a PDF. Free downloads include a small DigitalEyezz watermark; Pro removes it.
Classic Exhibition Catalogue template FAQ
What is the difference between a catalogue and a brochure?
A catalogue documents every work in the exhibition with full captions. A brochure is shorter, often a fold-out, and introduces the show with a few highlights. See our exhibition brochure template for the shorter format.
Can I show works that are not for sale?
Yes. Leave the price field empty or write "Not for sale" or a lender credit such as "Private collection".
Should a catalogue match the wall labels?
It should. Titles, dates, media and dimensions in the catalogue and on the wall labels should be identical — the label maker can use the same details.