About This Event

Join us for an introductory taster session of the Art Curation & Exhibition Management Short Course, hosted by Karen van Hoey Smith and the Visual Artists Association. This session offers a sneak peek into the full programme.

The four-session course provides a systematic approach to curation and exhibition management. Whether you are an artist looking to curate your own work or an art professional seeking to step into exhibition management, this course delivers step-by-step guidance to help you develop a consistent approach and transform ideas into reality.

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Curriculum

Session 1: Introduction to Curation

• Understanding the role of a curator
• Exploring different curation styles
• Fundamentals of exhibition planning

Session 2: Curatorial Practices

• Curating for specific audiences
• Incorporating themes and narratives – from idea to reality
• Selecting and arranging artworks

Session 3: Exhibition Management

• Logistics of exhibition setup
• Marketing and promotion strategies
• Engaging visitors and managing feedback

Session 4: Putting Theory into Practice

• Budgets and fundraising
• Contracts, negotiations, and obligations
• Designing your own exhibition concept and curated collection
• Feedback and guidance from experts

Meet the Tutors of the Taster Session

Karen van Hoey Smith

Karen is an Artistic Director and Fine Art Auctioneer with a degree in Fine Art Evaluation. She previously worked as a gallerist for over 15 years and was a partner at a leading UK art publishing house. Having successfully worked as an Art Broker, selling pieces by renowned artists such as Banksy, Karen found herself naturally supporting artists in achieving more sales and reaching their goals. She is now the Lead Artist Mentor at the VAA, spearheading the professional development of artists.

Louise Minnaar

Based between South Africa and the UK, Louise pursued her passion for art early on, attending Art School for four years before earning a degree in education. With over 10 years of experience in the art industry, she has worked in art auctions worldwide and collaborated with one of the UK’s largest art publishers, Whitewall Galleries. Louise has helped collectors of all backgrounds invest in artwork, from established artists like Picasso and Miró to emerging talents. She has also attended Art Sales Academies with several leading galleries.

Course Details

Dates: June 24, July 1, July 8, July 15
Time: 13:00 PM – 14:00 GMT (via Zoom)

Please let us know in advance if you have any accessibility needs by emailing us at events@visual-artists.org.