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Duration: 11 months

*This program is by application.


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 225 EUR per month (total 2475 EUR)
or 1 instalment of 1980 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


Download the Program's full guide here

Video conferences every Thursday from 7pm to 9pm 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 Tšhegofatšo Mabaso
    • Curating: History and New Landscapes withTšhegofatšo Mabaso 
    • Coffee informal meeting with Tšhegofatšo Mabaso
    • Creative Thinking: Developing a Curatorial Concept with Nora Mayr 
    • Artist-Curators Relations: Creative Collaborations with Gris García
    • Working session with Tšhegofatšo Mabaso
    • Individual mentorships with Tšhegofatšo Mabaso
    • Grant Writing and Fundraising with Joe Rowley 
    • Studio Visit with guest curator/artist
    • Project Management with Yulia Loginova
    • Working session with Tšhegofatšo Mabaso
    • Coffee informal meeting with Tšhegofatšo Mabaso
    • Group Critique with Tšhegofatšo Mabaso
    • Curatorial Procedures with Ana Llorente Torres 
    • Studio Visit with guest curator/artist
    • Exhibition Design with Tiziano Schürch
    • Studio Visit with guest curator/artist
    • Professional Presentation with Doris Friedl 
    • Writing session with Tšhegofatšo Mabaso
    • Final project preparation from 29 January
    • Final Group Critique with Tšhegofatšo Mabaso
    • Individual mentorships with Tšhegofatšo Mabaso
    • Closing online “party” 

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 (Day) from (Time) (Berlin time, CEST).

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.



Tšhegofatšo Mabaso

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Joe Rowley

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