Another great place to view contemporary sculpture is in public parks or gardens. Many beautiful private sculpture gardens are also open to the public and are well worth visiting. The major difference is that the work in galleries is generally for sale, while the artwork in museums is not. Galleries are also smaller and more limited, but often change exhibits and are more likely to exhibit newer artists. Most major cities have a gallery district, which allows you to tour many different galleries in the space of an afternoon.
Performance art is a combination of art and live performance based upon an idea or concept.
Installation art focuses on the overall effect of objects placed in a specific environment, rather than focusing on the object by itself. You can find performance and installation shows in galleries that tend to feature innovative or experimental work. While crafts and decorative arts used to be considered separate from the other visual arts, that line is now blurring. Consequently, you may find exhibits in major museums focusing on handmade crafts, such as quilts or painted furniture. Of course you can also look for crafts at galleries and street fairs.