The Art Curating course fee includes 24-hour access for an unlimited time to:
Lessons for each theme of the program
Downloadable texts
Explanatory videos
Evaluation (1 final questionnaire)
Certificate.
Learning objetives – Art Curating course online
The exhibition of a work of art is an activity that requires care and hard work.
Working with art requires a very extensive knowledge of management, logistics and preservation actions.
At the end of the art curating course, participants will learn how to organize an art exhibition in its various stages, from initial planning to evaluation:
To understand the fundamental principles of art curation and exhibition organisation.
To familiarise oneself with the different stages of designing, planning and setting up an exhibition.
To develop a coherent curatorial concept that is appropriate to the exhibition’s objectives.
Select works and define criteria for their inclusion in an exhibition layout.
Understand the technical, logistical and administrative aspects involved in organising exhibitions.
Plan the interpretation and communication of content for different audiences.
Understand the basic principles of lighting, preventive conservation, safety and accessibility in an exhibition context.
Draw up an exhibition plan from the initial idea through to the opening.
Recognise the role of the curator in promoting and disseminating artistic and cultural heritage.
Apply curatorial methodologies in museums, galleries, cultural centres, private collections and temporary exhibitions.
understand exhibitions in the digital age.
Who should take the Art Curating course online
It is particularly useful for:
Art historians.
Museologists and museum professionals.
Curators and aspiring curators.
Conservators and restorers.
Cultural heritage specialists.
Cultural managers.
Art gallery professionals.
Artists interested in organising their own exhibitions.
Students of Art History, Museology, Heritage, Fine Arts and Cultural Management.
Guides and cultural tourism professionals wishing to deepen their knowledge of exhibitions and cultural mediation.
Anyone interested in acquiring skills in the design and organisation of art exhibitions.
It is also extremely useful for teachers and cultural mediators.
There are no entry requirements.
Certificate
At the end of the course, a training certificate will be issued . Know more.
We are a training entity certified by DGERT – Training Entity Certificate No. 1800/2015 – so the certificate has international validity.
The course price (a single payment) includes all content, assessment and certificate. The value is exempt from VAT under paragraph 10 of Article 9 of the CIVA.
Learning
The course is organized in parts or modules in order to facilitate the learning sequence.
However, you can freely browse the entire course without any restrictions 24 hours a day, according to your interests and your own work method.
You can consult here the Rules of Operation of Online Courses
How it works
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There is no time limit to complete your course. And you can access it whenever you want and as many times as you want.
The course price includes the evaluation and Certificate.
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Course structure
Unit 1 – The exhibition of a work of art
The work of art
The exhibition of a work of art
Museums
Alternative exhibition spaces
Five exhibitions that went down in history (and one that should not have happened)
Unit 2 – Art Curating
The curatorial activity: concepts and definitions
The tasks of the curator
The role of the art critic
The Team
Unit 3 – Exhibition planning
Initial Planning
Establish the theme / concept
Define audiences
Select the collection
Designing an exhibition project
Unit 4 – Exhibition – From assembly to evaluation
The Assembly
Assembly
Lighting
Circulation
Team training
Communication with visitors
Labels and panels
Composition of texts
Multimedia
Signage
Print media and Apps
Preventive Conservation
The Preventive Conservation
Risk assessment methodology
Contingency plan
Evaluation
Evaluation methodologies
Assessment levels
Unit 5 – Exhibitions in the digital age
The Exhibitions in the digital age
The Google Arts & Culture
Digital Art
Digital Exhibitions
Organising an exhibition involves much more than simply selecting works of art. Find out the answers to the most frequently asked questions about this course and discover how curating can transform the public’s experience.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) about the Art Curation course
What will I learn on this Art Curation course?
You will learn how to develop a complete curatorial project, from defining the exhibition concept through to selecting the artworks, organising the space, communication, exhibition management and evaluation.
Do I need prior experience in curating?
No. The course has been structured to be accessible to both beginners and professionals wishing to deepen or update their knowledge.
Is the course only about contemporary art exhibitions?
No. The principles covered can be applied to curating exhibitions from different artistic periods, heritage collections, museums, galleries and cultural centres.
Can I apply the knowledge from this course to small exhibitions or projects with a limited budget?
Yes. The principles of curation are applicable to any exhibition, regardless of its size or budget. The course is particularly useful for teachers, educators and professionals who organise exhibitions of students’ work, as well as for schools, libraries, associations, local authorities and other cultural institutions, helping to create exhibitions that are better organised, more appealing and have a greater impact on the public.
Is this course useful for museum and heritage professionals?
Yes. It provides excellent supplementary training for professionals working in museums, cultural heritage, galleries, interpretation centres and cultural institutions.
Could the course be useful for artists?
Yes. Artists will be able to better understand how to plan solo or group exhibitions and present their projects in a more professional manner. The knowledge gained on the course will be important for their relationships with gallery owners and art dealers.
Can cultural tourism professionals benefit from this course?
Yes. Knowledge of curation and exhibition organisation enables a better understanding of museum spaces and the creation of more enriching cultural experiences for visitors.
Does the course cover aspects of preventive conservation during an exhibition?
Yes. Fundamental principles relating to the handling of artworks, environmental conditions, lighting, security and preservation during the exhibition period are covered.
Is communication with the public covered?
Yes. The course includes strategies for developing exhibition narratives, drafting interpretative texts and enhancing the experience for different audiences.
Will I receive a certificate at the end?
Yes. Upon completion of the course and fulfilment of the relevant assessment criteria (a final questionnaire), a training certificate with official international validity will be issued, as Citaliarestauro is a training provider certified by the DGERT. More about the certificates.
Why should I take this course?
Because it provides an integrated overview of exhibition curation, combining theoretical foundations with practical applications. It is a training programme that strengthens professional skills in museums, galleries, cultural heritage, cultural tourism and exhibition project management, helping to create more coherent, engaging and impactful exhibitions.
Authors
Rute Ferreira
I am an art teacher with a background in theater, art history and museology. I’m also specialized in Distance Education and I work in basic education. I write regularly on the Citaliarestauro.com blog and the Dailyartmagazine.com. I firmly believe that the history of art is the true history of humanity.
Fátima Muralha
Graduated in History – Art History from the Universidade Nova of Lisbon. Post-Graduate in Management and Promotion of Heritage by the UAL. Specialised in Management of Cultural Projects. Various training courses and a specialisation course regarding Promoting Heritage, Conservation & Restoration, Museum studies and Vocational Training. Coordinator in multiple projects linked to Historical and Artistic Heritage, educational and vocational training projects in various entities. Author of several publications and communications. Creator and coordinator of the development of virtual content of the project: History | Art | Culture.
