10 Things You Shouldn't Do At an Art Gallery Opening

Rules to follow before you hit the open bar.

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There are some rules of etiquette that everyone should follow just for the sake of being polite. Although creative types are known for being strange, the requirement for good manners extends into the art world. Art gallery openings tend to attract people from all walks of life, which can lead to some strange encounters (the open bar doesn't help in these situations either). Ranging from spilling alcohol everywhere to saying shit about the art, some gallery run-ins can turn out to be super uncomfortable. Fortunately, we've got you covered with 10 Things You Shouldn't Do in an Art Gallery. Consider yourself warned. 

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Do not talk loudly.

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Do not try to sell your own art at someone else's show.

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Do not abuse the open bar.

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Do not hit on other people at the gallery.

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Do not ask the featured artist who the featured artist is.

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Do not ask celebrities for a photograph.

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Do not spill the alcohol anywhere.

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Do not bring your kids.

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Do not talk smack about the art, even if it is awful.

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Do not take your clothes off.

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