Art Curation & Exhibition Management
Learning the art of curating and exhibition management is a central skill for artists, gallerists, museums/fair directors, and educators. Explore the intricacies of curatorial practices and gain insights into effective exhibition management strategies. Dive into the world of art curation and unleash your creative potential. This short course will shed light and demystify ‘curation techniques’ with a systematic approach to creating and managing art exhibitions and installations.
Join us for an immersive and practical short course designed to equip you with the essential skills and strategies for curating effectively and coordinating art exhibitions. An essential element of the course will show you how to adapt to the needs and desires of visitors. Understanding the curation process and acquiring new techniques will enable you to become more agile and skilled in successfully exhibiting art. The course will empower you with the knowledge and tactics used by leading curators and experts in the art sales industry. Throughout the course, we will use case studies to share the entire exhibition process, from how to turn good ideas into real exhibitions, to proposals, pitches and beyond.
Any prior knowledge/experience needed to benefit from this session?
No previous experience is required but some note taking is needed. This course will be of interest followers of art and any creative practice that are keen to expand their perspectives of face-to-face art sales, to develop lasting relationships with collectors and buyers.
You Should Take This Course If You Want To:
- Develop a deep understanding of curation principles
- Enhance your knowledge in exhibition management
- Expand your skills in showcasing art and artifacts
- Network with industry professionals and fellow enthusiasts
What Will You Gain From The Course:
- Comprehensive knowledge of curation techniques
- Practical insights into exhibition planning and execution
- Knowledge in designing captivating exhibitions
- Networking opportunities in the art curation field
Easy to understand lessons:
Our tutors will explain in easy to understand English and if they use any special terminology, they ensure they explain what it means.
We even include live demonstrations of particular techniques so that you can see exactly how things should be done.
Learning resources for you to access outside of live lessons. This allows you to practice, review and develop your skills.
A Certificate of Completion:
As long as you attend a minimum of 80% if your classes, we will provide you with a certificate of attendance. You’ve put the hard work in, so we want to make sure you have something to show for it. Certificates are a great way to build your CV.
CURRICULUM
These four sessions will offer you a systematic approach to curation and exhibition management. Whether you are an artist looking to curate your own work, or an art professional looking to step into art exhibition management, the course offers step-by-step instructions to help you become consistent and increase your knowledge of taking ideas to reality.
– Understanding the role of a curator
– Exploring different curation styles
– Fundamentals of exhibition planning
– Curating for specific audiences
– Incorporating themes and narratives – from idea to reality
– Selecting and arranging artworks
– Logistics of exhibition setup
– Marketing and promotion strategies
– Engaging visitors and managing feedback
– Budgets and fundraising
– Contracts, negotiations and obligations
– Designing your own exhibition concept and curated collection
– Feedback and guidance from experts
To take part in the Online sessions you will need:
An up-to-date web browser (we recommend Chrome)
Microphone and headphones (a headset with a microphone function is recommended. The built-in microphone in your device would also be fine)
Webcam
Strong Internet connection – we recommend a minimum of 2 Mbps download, and 1 Mbps upload, faster if possible.
You can test your network speed here – https://www.speedtest.net
SPEAKERS
Maeve Doyle
Maeve Doyle is an internationally renowned art critic, broadcaster, and Global Artistic Director of the Maddox Gallery group.
Studying at the Emily Carr University of Art & Design in Vancouver, Canada, Doyle previously founded London gallery, Doyle Devere, and was a Director at Mayfair’s infamous Bankrobber gallery, an institution best known for its sale of the Banksy mural ‘Slave Labour’ and ‘Girl with Balloon’.
Currently working at Maddox Gallery, a globally celebrated contemporary art gallery based in Mayfair, Doyle provides the team with unique insights and a wealth of industry knowledge, helping the gallery situate itself in the ever-changing landscape of the art world.
She is both a BBC Arts correspondent, as well as the host of her own podcast, ‘A Private View with Maeve Doyle’ on Soho radio’s culture channel. She has also participated in other art broadcasts such as co-hosting ‘Goldie: The Art That Made Me’ on Sky Arts.
An esteemed thought-leader within the industry, Doyle has led panel discussions at many art fairs, including Wimbledon Art Fair, London Art Fair, The Other Art Fair & Art on a Postcard. She also has curated and led tours for Browns Hotel, Ham yard Hotel, The Lanesborough, Four Seasons and Soho House.
Karen van Hoey Smith
Artist Mentor
Karen is an Artist Manager, Fine Art Auctioneer and Consultant Expert with a Degree in Fine Art Evaluation, previously working as a Gallery Manager for Blue Dot Art & Whitewall Galleries – in addition to this was she was also a partner of White Rose Publishing. With a successful history working as an Art Broker, having sold pieces for the likes of Banksy, Karen found that she was representing and helping Artists on a regular basis achieve more sales and reaching their goals. Now she has joined forces with The VAA as our Artists Mentor.
COURSE DATES
Dates: Tuesday 24th June, 1st, 8th and 15th July 2025
Times: 13:00-14:00 BST
If you are wishing to attend the course but can’t make these dates, we will be holding another semester later in the year. As places are limited please send an email to express your interest to hello@visual-artists.org and you will added to our waitlist.
Art Curation & Exhibition Management
Duration: 4 weeks; Online Sessions.- Key Features:
- Practical and insightful sessions led by industry experts
- Each session will last for 1 hour allowing for in-depth learning and engagement
- Participants will receive a comprehensive PDF Guide for to reinforce learning and provide actionable insights for practical application
- Lesson Recordings so you never need to miss a class
- Ask questions to your tutor in real time
- Please note that this course is taught in UK Time (GMT/BST). Non-members are automatically enrolled for 4 weeks free membership to the VAA, included in the course fees.
For more information about the course, or for any general queries, please get in contact at hello@visual-artists.org, or call us on 0203 904 2600.
How to Book
You can register online to reserve your place today. This course is subsided by the VAA.
There is a course fee, as mentioned above, of £165.
Members of the VAA are entitled to an exclusive discount, making the fee just £110. Proof of membership is required. In order to access this discount, please contact us at hello@visual-artists.org.