Duration: 11 months

This program is by application. Please apply before 22 September 2026 by filling out this form.


The International Curatorial Program is an innovative eleven-month online curriculum that combines learning and practice for emerging curators of contemporary art. The dynamic program includes a tailored series of theoretical and practical courses, interactive live sessions with experts, and ongoing mentorship through group critiques and individual sessions.

Over 11 months we will focus on the two sides of curatorial practice: conceptual knowledge including the creative development and research of a curatorial project; and practical skills for project management, exhibition design, fundraising, communication and handling curatorial procedures.

Throughout the program you will develop your curatorial project supported by the expertise of dedicated lecturers who bring real-world experience and insights to the classroom. The program's vision is to bring key curatorial skills and knowledge to future leaders in museums, film festivals, new media, galleries and other art and culture production industries.


Download the Program's full guide here


PARTICIPATION FEE:

11 instalments of 245 EUR per month (total 2695 EUR)
or 1 instalment of 2156 EUR (save 20%)

*Discount codes cannot be used for this program. The listed price already includes a 20% reduction for one-time payment.


ENROLLMENT PROCESS 

  1. Apply for the Program – Submit your application through this form.
  2. Wait for Your Acceptance Email – Our team will review your application and notify you via email if you are accepted into the program.
  3. Complete Your Enrollment – Once you receive the acceptance email, you can proceed with the payment directly on this page to secure your spot.


FEATURES

  • Expert instruction from international practitioners who bring years of professional experience & mentorship to the classroom
  • Guidance to develop your own curatorial project through stage-by-stage critical feedback
  • Interactive live ‘studio visits’ with guest artists and curators 
  • Ongoing short exercises and recommendations to solidify your learning 
  • A Certificate of Completion to verify your achievement


BENEFITS

  • Flexible - learn and work at the same time with just a four-hour weekly commitment. All classes are recorded so you can catch up if you miss a session.
  • Affordable - we offer one of the lowest-cost programs of this kind.
  • Network-building - join an exciting community of arts professionals from around the world.


OUTCOMES

  • A ready-to-launch planned and designed curatorial project
  • Knowledge of key curatorial theory and contemporary approaches to curating
  • Tools for creative thinking and research
  • Skills in how to plan, monitor, measure and adapt a project from start to finish including budget writing, publicity and funding applications



Video conferences every Tuesday from 3pm to 5pm Berlin time. Recordings will be available in case you miss a live session!

    Download the Program's full guide here

    Welcome and Presentation with Program Coordinator An Paenhuysen, 6 October 2026

    Curating: History and New Landscapes with Tšhegofatšo Mabaso from 13–27 October 2026

    Informal Coffee Meeting with An Paenhuysen, 3 November 2026

    Creative Thinking: Developing a Curatorial Concept with Nora Mayr, 10, 17 & 25 November 2026

    Artist-Curators Relations: Creative Collaborations with Gris García from 1–15 December 2026

    Write-in / Working Session with An Paenhuysen, 5 January 2027

    Private Sessions to Guide Concept with An Paenhuysen, Week of 12 January 2027

    Grant Writing with Joe Rowley from 19 January – 9 February 2027

    Guest Studio Visit with An Paenhuysen, 16 February 2027

    Art Handling & Conservation Basics with Eva Riess from 23 February – 9 March 2027

    Guest Studio Visit with An Paenhuysen, 16 March 2027

    Curatorial Administration: Documents, Budgets, Logistics and Project Management with Doris Friedl from 23 March – 13 April 2027

    Write-in / Working Session with An Paenhuysen, 20 April 2027

    Group Critique with An Paenhuysen, Week of 27 April 2027

    Curatorial Trends Seminar: Accessibility & Audiences with Sean Lee, 4 & 11 May 2027

    Curatorial Trends Seminar: Sustainability in Exhibition-Making with Kim Kraczon, 18 & 25 May 2027

    Informal Coffee Meeting with An Paenhuysen, 1 June 2027

    Guest Studio Visit with An Paenhuysen, 8 June 2027

    Exhibition Design with Fabiana Dicuonzo from 15 June – 6 July 2027

    Professional Presentation & Public Speaking with An Paenhuysen, 13 & 20 July 2027

    Write-in / Working Session with An Paenhuysen, 27 July 2027

    Project Preparation Break  from 3–17 August 2027

    Final Group Critique with An Paenhuysen, Week of 24 August 2027

    One-on-one Coaching with An Paenhuysen from 31 August–7 September 2027

    Closing “Party” with An Paenhuysen, 14 September 2027

Language
Classes are held in English.

Format & Modality
The course is fully online and taught live via Zoom in small, interactive groups to support active learning. Live captioning is available during the sessions.

Schedule
Live sessions take place every Tuesday from 3-5pm (Berlin time, CEST/CET).

Attendance
Live attendance is encouraged to get the most out of the course, but recordings are available if you cannot attend a session.

Course Materials
All course materials—including recordings, readings, and presentations—are available on the Node platform for as long as you wish.

Assignments
Optional assignments are included, with personal feedback from the lecturers to help you apply what you learn. Please note that feedback is provided only during the course dates.

Certificate
A downloadable certificate is available upon course completion.

Technical Requirements
A stable internet connection, a computer with a camera and microphone, and access to Zoom are required.

Questions?
Check our FAQ or contact us via our online form.


An Paenhuysen

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Doris Friedl

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Eva Riess

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Fabiana Dicuonzo

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Gris García

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Joe Rowley

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Kim Kraczon

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Nora Mayr

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