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This course is designed for emerging visual arts curators or visual artists wanting develop new skills as a curator. Under the guidance of experienced curator, the purpose of this project is to provide emerging curators with a unique training and development opportunity which combines a sound theoretical foundation, with an opportunity to apply the principles directly into practice.

Applications for the 2016 Curator Development Project are now closed.

2016 Curator Development Project

Students will be introduced to the role of the curator and the principles of planning, developing and implementing exhibitions, under the guidance of experienced curator Simone Oriti. Over one weekend intensive (Saturday and Sunday) and three Saturday follow up sessions they will cover foundation principles coupled with practical components necessary to stage an exhibition as part of the course.

Final sessions will involve installing the exhibition they’ve curated, followed by a formal review and evaluation and feedback.

Team

  • Nadeena Dixon
  • Jes Wawrzynski
  • Zoe Roos
  • Gillian Jones
  • Emma McLean
  • Jo Kaspari

 Purpose

This project provides emerging curators with a unique training and development opportunity combining a sound theoretical foundation with an opportunity to apply the principles directly into practice. The project culminates in the staging of Flying Arts’ annual CURATORS IN SPACE exhibition at the Judith Wright Centre of Contemporary Arts, December 2016-January 2017.

Goals

Students will gain:

  • A sound understanding of the role, processes and practices of a curator
  • A sound understanding of the principles of curating an exhibition
  • Practical experience as an exhibition curator
  • Experience working with a professional venue
  • The capacity to reflect on and evaluate a curatorial project

 Outcomes

Students will have the knowledge and practical experience to plan, develop, promote, install and manage a curatorial project

Program dates

6-7 August – Weekend intensive workshop
26 August – Assignment 1 due
3 September – Half day workshop
30 September – Assignment 2 due
8 October – Half day workshop
11 November – Assignment 3 due
19 November – Half day final workshop
5 December – Exhibition installation (Brisbane)
10 December – Exhibition opening
7 December – 21 January 2017 – Exhibition runs
23 January 2017 – De-install exhibition

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2015 Curator Development Project

In 2015 the Curator Development Project is an alumni event. Selected past CDP students worked on an exciting exhibition with artists Fiona Rafferty and Francis Smith which celebrated the centenary of Judith Wright.

The exhibition was held in the Shopfront Gallery at the Judith Wight Centre of Contemporary Arts, Fortitude Valley, Brisbane during December 2015 and January 2016.

View information on the past Curator Development Project participants at the Curators in Space site.