International Curatorial Program – Spring 2026

Online course by Node Center for Curatorial Studies

Duration: 9 April 2026 – 18 March 2027
Application deadline: 26 March 2026
Fee: €2,156 (incl. VAT) or €245/month (incl. VAT)
Live sessions: 2 hours per week
Max. participants: 30

With Tšhegofatšo Mabaso, Gris García, Joe Rowley, Doris Friedl, An Paenhuysen, Nora Mayr, Sean Lee, Kim Kraczon, Fabiana Dicuonzo, Eva Riess

 

Duration: 11 months

This program is by application due March 26, 2026. To apply, fill in 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

1. Apply for the Program – Submit your application through this form.
   
2. Wait for Your Acceptance Email – Our team will review your application and notify you via email if you are accepted into the program.
   
3. 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

Download the Program’s full guide here