How To Become An Independent Curator

This course will provide you with an essential tool kit with which to become an independent curator. It has a track record for launching careers and educational paths in this field. The course is designed to help you think critically about the role of the curator and for you to identify and establish your own curatorial approach.

You will be guided through the essentials of curating your own exhibition, gallery or on-going art project and the practicalities of organising this.

The course will include gallery visits, covering a range of curatorial models, where you will meet and have the opportunity to speak with professionals in the field. It also includes a guest lecture from an established curator. For the part-time evening course, the gallery visit will be scheduled for the fifth week of the course on a Saturday.

Working in small groups, you will create a proposal and presentation ready to translate into an actual exhibition. By the end of the course you will have the confidence and understanding of how to develop and present your own independently curated projects.

Topics covered

• Developing an idea or concept
• Finding a venue
• Liaising with artists - including contracts and commission
• Different curatorial approaches
• Apply for funding and sponsorship
• Forming partnerships
• Networking
• Working to budgets
• Successfully marketing and documenting your exhibition
• Writing a press release
• Presenting/ pitching your project

Below are links to projects by previous students on the course:
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http://something-human.org/
http://gazelliarthouse.com/

Who should take this course?

The course is designed for anyone considering embarking on a career as an independent curator or following an educational path in this field.

It is suitable for those who wish to gain an insight into the practicalities of independent curating and an overview of career opportunities in this area.

Entry requirements: None.

Level: The course welcomes beginners as well as students with some previous curating experience.

Please note: This course is for students aged 18 and older