Node Center for Curatorial Studies
Duration: Feb 02 – Jul 27, 2026
Fee: 1,820€
Monthly payment option: 260€
Maximum seats: 31
Enrollment deadline: Jan 26, 2026
Live sessions: 2 hrs/week
This program is by application, due January 26, 2026. Please fill in this form and you will be contacted within 15 days of receiving the application.
Exhibition design shapes how audiences experience and connect with art. To create impactful exhibitions, you need a solid understanding of space, content, and audience needs. In this 6-month online program, you’ll master the core principles of exhibition design, enabling you to translate curatorial concepts into thoughtful and engaging exhibition spaces.
Through a combination of theory and hands-on learning, this program guides you along the entire exhibition design process—from concept to implementation. You will develop skills in spatial design and planning, project management, and using technology to create dynamic, accessible exhibitions. With interactive sessions, critiques, and expert feedback, you’ll sharpen your abilities and learn how to bring your creative ideas to life.
What You Will Learn
- Exhibition Design Fundamentals: Understand the history, roles, and workflows of exhibition-making.
- Working with Space: Learn to interpret curatorial briefs, evaluate spaces, and create effective layouts and displays.
- Creating Engaging Art Experiences: Use lighting, multimedia, and interactivity to captivate your audience.
- Project Management: Plan, produce, and install exhibitions efficiently.
Over the course of the program, you will develop your own exhibition design project, receiving expert feedback and collaborating with peers. By the end, you’ll present a proposal that showcases your ability to turn curatorial concepts into detailed, practical exhibition designs.
Who Should Apply?
Admission to this program is by application. It is open to individuals with experience or education in the art, design, and cultural sectors and those eager to explore innovative approaches to exhibition design. We welcome motivated applicants ready to expand their skills and redefine how art is experienced. To apply, please fill out this form.
Practical Information
- Participation Fee:
- 6 instalments of 225 EUR per month (total 1350 EUR)
- or 1 instalment of 1080 EUR (save 20%)
- Duration: 24 February – 4 August, 2025.
- Application deadline: February 10, 2025
- Schedule: Live classes once per week on Mondays 6 – 8 pm Berlin Time CET
- Dedication: 4 hours per week (2-hour lecture + 2 hours independent work)
- Language of instruction: English
Features
- Specially tailored online courses to equip you with a strong grounding in exhibition design.
- Expert instruction from international academics and practitioners, under the guidance of Mikei Hall, Senior Art Handling Technician at Tate.
- Working sessions to develop your own exhibition design proposal step-by-step.
- Ongoing short exercises and resources to solidify your learning and expand your knowledge.
- A Certificate of Completion to verify your achievement.
