Curatorial Apprenticeship
Latela Curatorial provides the opportunity for emerging arts professionals to gain behind the scenes experience in the fast-paced art business.
This online experience is designed as an Introductory Art Consulting & Curatorial Course and teaches the practical tasks related to working hands-on as an art consultant that are not taught in a BA or MA academic program.
This unique opportunity allows the Apprentice to assistant-curate an exhibition from start to finish to be presented to Latela Curatorial’s audience at large, learn about packaging/transporting/installing artwork, working with artists & clients on procurement projects, and arts management and gallery operations. The Apprentice directly shadows the Latela Curatorial Director and Associate Curators.
Time commitment is flexible weekly, however commitment requires a span over at least four months to fully incubate.
We have successfully transitioned this program to being 100% online due to the pandemic.
ACADEMIC CURRICULUM
A 4-month Academic Curriculum is broken into monthly modules where guest lectures, readings and assignments are posted every week and can be completed any time during that month’s module. This format keeps apprentices accountable and on schedule, while providing flexibility around other commitments.
:: Module 1 :: History of Curatorial Studies, “Artworlds” & the Transformation of the Avant-Garde
:: Module 2 :: Commercial Art Gallery Management, Non-profit Art Spaces, Grant Writing & Working with/Understanding Institutions (includes questioning their roles)
:: Module 3 :: The Hands-on Experience: Curating Exhibitions & Working with Living Artists (includes press, promotion, platforms & publics)
:: Module 4 :: Introduction to the Business of Art Consulting, Finding your Place or Starting your Own Business in the Artworld
All coursework is hosted online through a private portal. Apprentices have access to the private portal for the duration of the program.
PRACTICUM
In addition to the Academic Curriculum, a hands-on Practicum of 200 hours is required for the completion of the Latela Curatorial Apprenticeship Certificate and professional recommendation.
During the practicum, the apprentice will learn specific experience-based skillsets, including:
- Create & manage art inventories for exhibitions and art collections
- Develop custom art sourcing proposals
- Manage artist contracts & collections archives
- Utilize platforms such as Artsy, Squarespace, Pinterest, Instagram and Mailchimp to grow your clientele & sell art
- Handle, package, transport, install artwork
Practicum hours can start simultaneously with the Academic Curriculum, after the 8 modules are completed, or anytime in between. Practicum timeline is flexible and can be set by the Apprentice.
During the practicum, the Apprentice will also curate their own exhibition to be shared publicly on the Latela Curatorial Artsy page. Apprentice will be highlighted as the sole curator of their exhibition. Apprentice will work closely with the Latela Curatorial Director and Associate Curators to follow guidelines related to the development of their own art exhibition including: artist correspondence, developing an exhibition narrative, creating promotional materials such as flyers and press release materials, overseeing exhibition contracts, etc.
ENROLLMENT
This Curatorial Apprenticeship is a full art career-development incubation that includes the development of practical knowledge that took our team of experts 15+ years to develop.
Space in each cohort (semester) is very limited as our team works very closely with each Apprentice.
ENROLLMENT DATES
Enrollment is open on a rolling basis, however please consider the deadlines for each cohort/semester…
FALL 2020:
~ Begins the week of September 21, 2020: coursework modules end January 29, 2021
~ Last day to enroll: September 30, 2020
WINTER 2020:
~ Begins the week of December 21, 2020: coursework modules end April 30, 2021
~ Last day to enroll: January 6, 2021
SPRING 2021:
~ Begins the week of March 22, 2021: coursework modules end July 30, 2021
~ Last day to enroll: March 31, 2021
SUMMER 2021:
~ Begins the week of June 21, 2021: coursework modules end October 29, 2021
~ Last day to enroll: June 30, 2021
EXPERTISE
Latela Curatorial has worked with 1,000+ Washington DC (DMV-area) artists & curators on projects over the past five years. Our art consultants have 10+ years of professional experience working in international galleries, fairs & museums across Europe – as well as – in globally recognized local museums such as the National Gallery of Art and the Freer & Sackler Galleries, and hold BA & MA degrees in Art History, Arts Management, and Curatorial Studies. Our art consultants travel regularly to global art fairs including Art New York every March, Art Miami every December, and diverse Biennial Fairs including Venice & Havana to name a few. Institution partnerships include Smithsonian, as our Director regularly travels with Smithsonian donors as an Art & Architecture Expert across Europe. Our ability to source for projects at various budgets and aesthetic comes with experience and refined expertise.
Every member of our team has a personal meditation practice and embodies the Latela Curatorial Ethos. Our team represents 10+ years of professional experience leading 1-on-1 and group meditations, reiki, asana, yin and other spirit-alignment gatherings.
A fine blend of Art History Academia, current “Artworld” Markets, emphasis on local to Washington DC Creative Economy, and Energy/Spirit nourishment comes to life in each of our projects, which is what curatorially sets us apart from other art consultants.
Link: https://www.latelacuratorial.com/curatorial-apprenticeship
COST
$2400.00
Payment plans and scholarships available.