International Curatorial Education in Venice
students, professionals, and researchers to develop critical,
practical, and context-driven curatorial practice.
The course connects an international network of curators, artists, collectors, gallery owners, and contemporary art professionals.
FOUR WEEKS TO DEVELOP
AN EXHIBITION
Practice & Exhibition-Making
Foundations & Practice: The role of the contemporary curator, curatorial figures, and artist presentations.Understanding foundational practices and the evolving dynamics of exhibition-making.
Galleries, Institutions & Writing
The gallerist's role and their relationship with curators, visiting the Venice Biennale, distinguishing independent curators from those working within institutional frameworks, and a dedicated curatorial writing workshop.
Conceptualization & Development
The practical skills of managing a curatorial project, from artist selection and concept development to budget management, timeline creation, and pitching to institutions.
Production &
On-Site Setup
The process of exhibition production and the practicalities of on-site setup in a Venice venue.Final exhibition.Final exhibition opening in a gallery space in Venice.
HOW TO APPLY
JUNE PROGRAM
10am – 5pm
The course will be developed by the organizers/tutors and supported by special guests from different fields: Curators, Artists, Gallery owner, Project Manager, Production manager, Exhibitions Coordinator
JULY PROGRAM
10am – 5pm
The course will be developed by the organizers/tutors and supported by special guests from different fields: Curators, Artists, Gallery owner, Project Manager, Production manager, Exhibitions Coordinator
FINAL EXHIBITIONS & CATALOGUES
TUTORS
Julia Terzano
Julia is a creative producer and cultural manager working at the intersection of contemporary art, education, and exhibition-making. Based in Venice, she is the co-founder of VCC Venice Curatorial Course and PONTIS Contemporary Art Production Studio, and collaborates with artists, institutions, and independent platforms to develop curatorial projects, exhibitions, and educational programmes.
Her professional experience spans art production, curatorial research, and communications across major international art events, institutions, galleries, and cultural organisations. She currently works at La Biennale di Venezia and has collaborated with leading art fairs, including Frieze London, PAD London, and Art Basel. Her experience also includes work with galleries and cultural organisations across Buenos Aires, London, Barcelona, and Venice.
Miguel Mallol
Miguel is an art critic and independent curator, co-founder of VCC Venice Curatorial Course, and director of Enclave Land Art Residency in Valencia. He holds a degree in Art History and completed his studies at Lancaster University (UK), further expanding his education in Venice through professional experiences at institutions such as the Fondazione Querini Stampalia and the Venice Biennale.
He has curated projects in cities including London, Milan, Rome, and Venice, collaborating with both public and private institutions. As an art critic, he is a member of the Valencia Art Critics Association and has contributed essays, articles, and catalogue texts for newspapers, blogs, and contemporary art platforms. Miguel currently works for the Spanish Pavilion at the Venice Biennale.
Develop your next exhibition project in Venice.
dialogue, and collaboration into a concrete curatorial project.
