Art Curation
Guides
Practical guides for developing exhibitions, curatorial ideas and the work that connects them.
From an initial idea to a finished exhibition
Curatorial work moves between ideas, artworks, audiences and practical constraints. These guides connect exhibition development with the writing, planning and decisions that support it.
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Exhibition Proposal
Build a clear proposal around a concept, objectives, artists, venue, schedule and budget.
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Curatorial Statement
Explain an exhibition’s central idea and the relationships between its works in clear language.
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Exhibition Planning
Work through key stages from concept and venue research to installation and closing.
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Exhibition Checklist
Track practical tasks across planning, logistics, installation, opening and deinstallation.
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How to Curate an Exhibition
A grounded twelve-step introduction for emerging and independent curators.
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