Join us for an inspiring online workshop designed for visual artists eager to curate, engage, and document their exhibitions with confidence and creativity. As part of our OpenSpaces 2025 Global Art Trail workshop series, this session will guide you through the essentials of crafting a meaningful exhibition, connecting with local audiences, and preserving your work using the VAA toolkit.

Karen is an artist mentor and independent art broker and curator, she has degree in Fine Arts Valuation and has been in the arts and antiques world since graduating in 2001. She was the youngest female auctioneer in the UK, has been consultant expert for BBC, magazines, newspapers and for radio, was an art consultant in London and managed galleries in Bristol as well as being a senior partner at an art publishing house. With a successful history working as an art broker having sold pieces by Banksy, Picasso, Bomberg, Karen has a wealth of knowledge representing artists, curating exhibitions and imparting this knowledge to help artists achieve their goals whether that be selling more art or being accepted into public art institutions.

Whether this is your first exhibition or you’re looking to deepen your curatorial skills, this workshop offers actionable guidance and inspiration to help you create an OpenSpaces Exhibition that truly resonate. Join fellow artists to share ideas, ask questions, and develop your curatorial confidence!