*This program is by application, due January 26, 2026. Please fill in this form and we will contact you within 15 days of receiving the application.

Description:

Exhibition design shapes how audiences experience and connect with art. To create impactful exhibitions, you need a solid understanding of space, content, and audience needs. In this 6-month online program, you'll master the core principles of exhibition design, enabling you to translate curatorial concepts into thoughtful and engaging exhibition spaces.

Through a combination of theory and hands-on learning, this program guides you along the entire exhibition design process—from concept to implementation. You will develop skills in spatial design and planning, project management, and using technology to create dynamic, accessible exhibitions. With interactive sessions, critiques, and expert feedback, you’ll sharpen your abilities and learn how to bring your creative ideas to life.

What You Will Learn:

• Exhibition Design Fundamentals: Understand the history, roles, and workflows of exhibition-making.
• Working with Space: Learn to interpret curatorial briefs, evaluate spaces, and create effective layouts and displays.
• Creating Engaging Art Experiences: Use lighting, multimedia, and interactivity to captivate your audience.
• Project Management: Plan, produce, and install exhibitions efficiently.

Over the course of the program, you will develop your own exhibition design project, receiving expert feedback and collaborating with peers. By the end, you'll present a proposal that showcases your ability to turn curatorial concepts into detailed, practical exhibition designs.

Who Should Apply?

Admission to this program is by application. It is open to individuals with experience or education in the art, design, architecture, cultural sectors and those eager to explore innovative approaches to exhibition design. We welcome motivated applicants ready to expand their skills and redefine how art is experienced. 

Practical Information

• Schedule: Live classes once per week on Mondays 6 - 8 pm Berlin Time CET
  
• Dedication: 4 hours per week (2-hour lecture + 2 hours independent work)
  
• Language of instruction: English
  
• Participation Fee:*
• 1 instalment of 1456 EUR (save 20%) or
• 7 instalments of 260 EUR per month (total 1820 EUR)

*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

• Specially tailored online courses to equip you with a strong grounding in exhibition design.
• Expert instruction from international academics and practitioners specialized in the field of art and architecture, under the guidance of Mikei Hall, Senior Art Handling Technician at Tate, and Fabiana Dicuonzo, independent Architect and Curator.
• Working sessions to develop your own exhibition design proposal step-by-step.
• Ongoing short exercises and resources to solidify your learning and expand your knowledge.
• A Certificate of Completion to verify your achievement.

Download the Program's full guide here.

*Image credits: Blankhub, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons