Curating Contemporary Art

We'll get this five-day course off to a start by giving you an overview of the history of curating and 21st century curatorial developments. We will survey the main trends, institutions and concerns of contemporary curatorial practices. We will visit exhibitions in London, from DIY project spaces to established museums. The course will also provide you with important practical information about funding, promotion, installation and other professional aspects of curating. Then we'll move you on to building your practical skills by encouraging you to devise exhibition themes and proposals. As you prepare your final presentation, you'll consider everything from funding to PR. Don't miss your chance to gain valuable and practical insights into curating contemporary art in both gallery and alternative spaces. Please note that you'll be expected to complete reading and research in your own time during the course.

Course Outcomes
You will gain vital understanding of professional standards of practice in curating, knowledge of structures and institutions of the art world in London and beyond and have the tools to write an exhibition proposal, organise a show and apply for funding. It could mean moving on to curatorial projects, assistantships, partnerships or internships in the future.


Who Should Attend
Anyone with an interest in curating exhibitions of contemporary art. You may be looking to make proposals to venues, apply for gallery internships, follow a career in arts administration or apply for a BA or MA degree in Curating. The course could also provide anyone with a non-professional interest in contemporary art with new insights into the structures and concepts that underpin the field.

Course Level
Beginner

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Student Reviews"'I decided on this particular course as felt it would help me understand more about how curating exhibitions can help one better appreciate works of art, art movements, artists and art history'" - Alan Roe.

"'It was well structured and really interesting and provided quite a good overview of the topic and i loved the lecturers they were great.'" - Anon"

'Very intensive course with good readings and gallery visits. It is a very good starting point to explore curating.' "- Anon"

'The course was brilliant - a great mixture of text-based theoretical discussions, lots of emphasis on practical issues and how to solve them, exhibition visits and continuous thinking throughout the week about one's own exhibition proposal - which has benefited a lot from the course. The course and working on my proposal has been truly inspiring, and I have pursued the idea further since. The course felt like a launchpad - and a lot of the credit goes to the course teacher Sophia!!' "- Anon