International Curatorial Program – Autumn 2026
Online course by Node Center for Curatorial Studies
Duration: 6 October 2026–14 September 2027
Enrolment deadline: 29 September 2026
One-time payment: €2,156 (including VAT)
Monthly payment: €245 (including VAT)
Live sessions: 2 hours per week
Maximum participants: 31
With An Paenhuysen, Doris Friedl, Eva Riess, Fabiana Dicuonzo, Gris García, Joe Rowley, Kim Kraczon, Nora Mayr, Sean Lee, Tšhegofatšo Mabaso
Duration: 11 months
This program is by application. Please apply before 22 September 2026 by filling out this form.
The International Curatorial Program is an innovative eleven-month online curriculum that combines learning and practice for emerging curators of contemporary art. The dynamic program includes a tailored series of theoretical and practical courses, interactive live sessions with experts, and ongoing mentorship through group critiques and individual sessions.
Over 11 months we will focus on the two sides of curatorial practice: conceptual knowledge including the creative development and research of a curatorial project; and practical skills for project management, exhibition design, fundraising, communication and handling curatorial procedures.
Throughout the program you will develop your curatorial project supported by the expertise of dedicated lecturers who bring real-world experience and insights to the classroom. The program’s vision is to bring key curatorial skills and knowledge to future leaders in museums, film festivals, new media, galleries and other art and culture production industries.
Download the Program’s full guide here
PARTICIPATION FEE:
11 instalments of 245 EUR per month (total 2695 EUR)
or 1 instalment of 2156 EUR (save 20%)
*Discount codes cannot be used for this program. The listed price already includes a 20% reduction for one-time payment.
ENROLLMENT PROCESS
- Apply for the Program – Submit your application through this form.
- Wait for Your Acceptance Email – Our team will review your application and notify you via email if you are accepted into the program.
- Complete Your Enrollment – Once you receive the acceptance email, you can proceed with the payment directly on this page to secure your spot.
FEATURES
- Expert instruction from international practitioners who bring years of professional experience & mentorship to the classroom
- Guidance to develop your own curatorial project through stage-by-stage critical feedback
- Interactive live ‘studio visits’ with guest artists and curators
- Ongoing short exercises and recommendations to solidify your learning
- A Certificate of Completion to verify your achievement
BENEFITS
- Flexible – learn and work at the same time with just a four-hour weekly commitment. All classes are recorded so you can catch up if you miss a session.
- Affordable – we offer one of the lowest-cost programs of this kind.
- Network-building – join an exciting community of arts professionals from around the world.
OUTCOMES
- A ready-to-launch planned and designed curatorial project
- Knowledge of key curatorial theory and contemporary approaches to curating
- Tools for creative thinking and research
- Skills in how to plan, monitor, measure and adapt a project from start to finish including budget writing, publicity and funding applications