In this article, the author discusses the key to successful art exhibition, which rests in the knowledge and skills of students from experiencing it first-hand. Over a period of years, a variety of exhibiting experiences are required in order for students to acquire a full spectrum of possibilities. They need to immerse themselves in various aspects of art exhibition, from preparing and presenting art to other people to exploring alternatives of scale, venue, theme, and purpose. Art is visual but it must also be made visible. Exhibitions of art "sell" the art program. People who enter a school where art is prominently displayed immediately understand that art and the art program are important there. Attractive exhibitions provide the strongest possible advocacy of art to parents, other teachers, and administrators. When exhibitions of student art are presented well, parents, teachers, and administrators recognize and appreciate the value and meaning of art in the school curriculum. Exhibitions of student art convey a continuous message that the quality of ideas, the depth of issues, and the magnitude of expression are displayed along with and through art. (Contains 1 note.)