The School for Curatorial Studies is an ambitious and challenging project promoted since 2004 and conceived as a school committed to experimentation and interdisciplinary thinking. The main goals are to spread the knowledge in the field of visual arts and to introduce the students to the professions related to the art world, focusing on contemporary curatorial theory and practice and contemporary museology. The School%E2%80%99s activities are meant for all those interested and passionate in art, graduated students or professionals who want to deepen their knowledge and improve their practical skills. The School%E2%80%99s teaching staff is formed by Italian and international professionals, scholars, historians and art critics of recognized experience. Among them: Agnes Kohlmeyer (curator), Angela Vettese (art critic), Luca Massimo Barbero (Peggy Guggenheim Collection), Francesca Colasante (Foundation Pinault), Andrea Goffo (Found. Prada), Tommaso Speretta (Found. Cini)The program:The Summer School in Curatorial Practice will take place during the 56th International Art Biennale of Venice. With an interdisciplinary approach, the course provides practical training and experience within museums and exhibition settings. Its international faculty includes curators and museum professionals, artists and critics. The course is designed to increase students understanding of the intellectual and technical tasks of the curator figure. English-taught lectures cover both theoretical and practical topics that go from the history of contemporary visual arts and practices of exhibition-making, to Exhibition Management. The students will participate in weekly activities, such as artist studio visits, tours of exhibition spaces, networking events and workshops. The program culminates with the set up of the exhibition and the publication of a printed catalogue. The Summer School includes visits of specific art venues all over the city of Venice during the 56th International Art Biennale. A series of selected case studies will offer the students an opportunity to observe the development of contemporary art. The School%E2%80%99s goal is to align these specific theoretical lectures with a practical approach. Besides the theoretical lectures, a series of laboratories and workshops aims to introduce the students to the work of critical text writing, press releases and to structure all the different aspects of publishing. The students will be offered the possibility of a gallery training and of setting up together - with one of our tutors, their own exhibition in Venice, as a final project of the course.Course schedule: 8th June %E2%80" 8th August 20151 module: June 8 %E2%80" August 8, 20152 module: August 19 %E2%80" September 21, 20153 module: September 24 %E2%80" 30, 2015The first module:The first module involves 350 contact hours:1. History of Curatorial Practices2. Exhibition Design3. Aesthetics and Cultural Theory4. Contemporary Art History5. Cultural Events Management and Organization6. Curating Exhibitions7. Fine Arts Management.8. Fundraising and Marketing / Workshop9. Communication Strategies and Artistic Events Promotion / Workshop10. New Media and Digital Technologies11. Workshop on Critical Writing12. Artist Studio Visits and Visits of the 56th International Art BiennaleThe second module:The second module is dedicated to researching and structuring the final project. The work will be discussed with the curators and project managers during several meetings hold once and twice a week. The weekly overhauls are moments of confrontation and examination of the theoretical and practical work produced by the students through autonomous research. During this period of time the students will have to face practical duties, such as coordinating the artists, managing transportation and insurance policies, promoting and curating the final publication. The third module: The last part of the course lies in the production of the event. During this period of time all the work concerning the final event will take place. The students will coordinate the arrival and the display of the works of art and supervise all the different aspects related to the event, such as promotion, organization, last details about the publication, opening. After the presentation to the public, the student will be given the tools to professionally document the event.Duration and structureThe course has a duration of 450 hours. Lectures will be held from Monday to Friday, from 9.30am to 1.30pm and from 02.30pm to 05.30pm. Theoretical lectures will be held in the mornings. In the afternoon students will attend seminars, workshops, guided tours to museums and the Art Biennale, artist studios and exhibitions which animate the rich cultural life of Venice. The participants will develop themes as well as concepts, organization, acquisition, communication and the concrete implementation of their skills together with the course director and international guests (artists, curators, architects, critics, fine arts scientists and publishers of art journals). Starting date and duration:Living in Venice:Accommodation and living expenses are not provided by our school. But we give you a support in finding apartments and rooms in Venice.How to Apply:Application deadline: March, 31th 2015.We would like to remind you that our program is designed for people with some experience in any of the following areas of contemporary art: curatorial studies, theory and philosophy of art, art history, art management and art production, visual arts, fine arts, arts and new media, architecture, interior architecture, photography, interior decoration, installation, design, theater, scenic design and music, as well as university graduates in the cultural studies field and literary studies. The program is also suitable for candidates who have acquired certain curatorial skills through practical experience.To apply it is necessary to submit the application form together with a CV and a short resume explaining the reasons you are applying to the Course.The application form must be sent by mail or e-mail before the deadline (March 31th 2015) of the Curatorial Program to:Xac %E2%80" School for Curatorial StudiesSan Marco, 3073, 30124 VeniceEmail:%C2%A0curatorialschool@gmail.comTel:%C2%A0+39 3477122456In case the candidate%E2%80%99s application is accepted, the student will receive an e-mail with our official subscription form, in order to complete the subscription procedure. The application form can be downloaded at%C2%A0www.corsocuratori.com, where you can find more information about our curatorial program and your stay in Venice.Information:Tuition Language: EnglishCourse DirectorDr. Sandro Pignotti, philosopher, author, Venice / KoelnDirector adviser: Jasa Mrevlje, artist/performer, Ljubljana/Venice/ New YorkApplication Advice:Matia Langer%E2%80" art historian/curator, Venice info@corsocuratori.comApplication forms can be downloaded at:%C2%A0www.corsocuratori.comcompleted forms and the required documents to info@corsocuratori.com



Course leader
Dr. Sandro Pignotti, philosopher, author, Venice / KoelnDirector adviser: Jasa Mrevlje, artist/performer, Ljubljana/Venice/ New York

Target group
The School's activities are meant for all those interested and passionate in art, graduatedstudents or professionals who want to deepen their knowledge and improve their practical skills.

Course aim
The main goals are to spread the knowledge in the field of visual arts and to introduce the students to the professions related to the art world, focusing on contemporary curatorial theory and practice and contemporary museology.

Fee info
EUR 3900: The total amount of the fee is 3900.To formalize your enrollment upon acceptance, you will be asked to make an initial registration payment of 1300 by April 15th, 2015.The fees are payable in full at time of the registration. The fees can also be paid in installments.Initial registration fee of 1300 (paid upon acceptance).2 monthly payments of 1300 (on July 8 th, 2015 and on August 8th, 2015)

Curatorial School
Address: San Maroc 3079 Cannaregio 2346
Postal code: 30124
City: Venice
Country: Italy
Website: http://www.corsocuratori.com
E-mail: info@corsocuratori.com
Phone: 00393489519627