Art Curation & Exhibition Management - Visual Artists Association

Overview

An immersive and practical short course designed to equip you with the essential skills and strategies for curating effectively and coordinating art exhibitions. The course will explore the intricacies of curatorial practices and gain insights into effective exhibition management strategies, with a systematic approach to creating and managing art exhibitions and installations.

What You Will Gain

• Comprehensive knowledge of curation techniques
• Practical insights into exhibition planning and execution
• Knowledge in designing captivating exhibitions
• Networking opportunities in the art curation field

Curriculum

• Session 1: Understanding the role of a curator; Exploring different curation styles; Fundamentals of exhibition planning
• Session 2: Curating for specific audiences; Incorporating themes and narratives from idea to reality; Selecting and arranging artworks; Logistics of exhibition setup
• Session 3: Marketing and promotion strategies; Engaging visitors and managing feedback; Budgets and fundraising; Contracts, negotiations and obligations
• Session 4: Designing your own exhibition concept and curated collection; Feedback and guidance from experts

Requirements

• No previous experience required but note taking is needed
• Minimum 80% attendance required for Certificate of Completion

Technical Requirements

• Up-to-date web browser (Chrome recommended)
• Microphone and headphones (headset with microphone recommended; built-in microphone acceptable)
• Webcam
• Strong internet connection (minimum 2 Mbps download, 1 Mbps upload)

About the Instructors

Ruth Millington is an art consultant, curator and writer with over thirteen years of experience developing exhibitions, producing creative events, managing artists and estates, advising on acquiring and commissioning artworks. She completed an MA in Art History at the University of Oxford and has held roles at Sotheby's Institute of Art, Connaught Brown, the Estorick Collection of Modern Italian Art and the Ashmolean Museum. Evelina Gorbacova is the Head of Digital Development at FOLLOW ART, an international network supporting curators and artists, with more than six years' experience in the fine art sector focused on the intersection of art and technology.