APA 7
APA 7th Edition is the most commonly used referencing style here at the University of Portsmouth. Below you will find general guidance on how to reference and cite using APA 7th Edition, as well as examples for the specific sources you are likely to use in your assignments.
Your department or lecturer may prefer you to reference sources differently from the guidance given here. Always follow the requirements of your department or lecturer.
External visitors are welcome to use this guide, but note that your institution's requirements may differ from those suggested here.
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For all references, include a URL to the exhibition on the museum website if available.
If the curator is unknown, move the title of the exhibition to the author position of the reference. You do not need to include the curator's role in the reference, as they are considered the author of the exhibition.
If the exhibition is part of a permanent collection, you may not be able to provide a date. If that is the case, use (n.d.).
Reference
Curator, Initials. (Year, Month Date - Year, Month Date span of exhibition). Title [Exhibition]. Gallery / Venue, Location. URL
Marsh, J. (2019, October 17 - 2020, January 26). Pre-Raphaelite sisters [Exhibition]. National Portrait Gallery, London. https://www.npg.org.uk/whatson/pre-raphaelite-sisters/exhibition/
A study in Sherlock (n.d.). Portsmouth Museum and Art Gallery, Portsmouth. https://portsmouthmuseum.co.uk/what-to-see-do/exhibitions/a-study-in-sherlock/
In-text Citation
A recent exhibition included... (Marsh, 2019-2020)
Marsh (2019-2020) included...
An exhibition containing... (A study in Sherlock, n.d.)
A study in Sherlock (n.d.) displays...