Contemporary Art Exhibition and Event Management Short Course
Course description
Course overview
Using specific examples of contemporary art throughout the course and external visits at the end of the course, we will look at exhibitions in various contexts. This will range from artist-led spaces and self-initiated projects, such as pop-ups and collectives to major institutions and publicly funded galleries. We will also look at contemporary art events such as artists talks, seminars, live art and performance events and screenings.
You will gain practical management skills and will have a better understanding of working with artists, galleries and curators and engaging with audiences. You will also develop your research and presentation skills.
The course will include external visits to a gallery and or a live event.
This course is available both on campus or online.
Who this course is for
This course is aimed at anyone interested in working with curators and gallerists to produce exhibitions and events, or in setting up their own practice as an exhibition's organiser or gallery manager. Suitable for artists, art historians and cultural producers.
Key information
Topics covered
This course focuses on the practical tasks needed to deliver a contemporary art exhibition or event:
- Introduction to a range of exhibitions and events from artist-run spaces to international biennials
- Exhibition and event planning and delivery
- Paperwork and permissions - from health and safety documentation to insurance, exhibitions agreements and licenses
- Budgeting, fundraising and financial management
- Producing supporting material including press releases and publications
- Understanding and reaching your audience
Learning outcomes
- Identify key people needed and their roles when developing an exhibition or event
- Understand different aspects of working with an artist, e.g. artist pay, budgets, copyright, consignment notes
- Understand the importance of a press release and learn the basic elements of what is needed to write one
- Identify different funding sources, including earned income, and how to assess if they are right for your project
- Digital badge and certificate of attendance
Materials
On campus or Online:
- Please bring a notebook and pen to the first session (or a laptop if preferred)
- You will have two external visits as part of the course and will need to have a travel card to enable you to travel on public transport, please allow approximately £15 for entry into exhibitions or events
If you are taking this course online, please see our Guide to taking online short courses
Tutor
Clare Fitzpatrick
Clare Fitzpatrick is a freelance arts project manager who has played a central role in the administration and creative development of exhibitions, events, and seminars independently (co-founder of workinprogress) and in public sector galleries (Matt’s Gallery and Cubitt). She has worked closely with gallery directors, artists and curators and has successfully secured funding and sponsorship from a variety of private and public sources. She has an MA in Museum and Gallery Management from City University, London, and currently works as an artist's studio manager and at the Eagle Gallery / EMH Arts, London.
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