VCC is an international curatorial program bringing together professionals, students and researchers from all over the globe in a network of curators, artists, collectors, art dealers and experienced people related to the art world. The course methodology ranges from specific theoretical lectures to a practical approach, composed by discussions and debates strongly focused on what the students need to know to develop in a professional way the role of curators. We will work together in conceiving, structuring and setting up a real project, encouraging and reinforcing specific skills that have to be considered such as: structuring and developing concepts, writing and speaking in public, among other specific workshops. Relevant figures as well as a financial approach to the work will also be considered in order to cover a global vision of what a curator needs to take into account when curating a project. The program includes studio visits and the chance of meeting relevant figures in the Venetian contemporary art reality. Venice Curatorial Course gives the students the chance to gain practice and theoretical knowledge to be able to face and respond with success to the opportunities of developing a career as a curator.

WEEK 1
Practice and exhibition making. The curator figure.
Role and responsibilities of contemporary art curator. Curatorial projects: exhibitions, biennials, festivals, art fairs, artistic residencies, external commissions. Museum exhibitions.

WEEK 2
Specific curatorial projects. Creative and curatorial writing.
Fundraising, conceiving an exhibition dossier. Private support and public subventions.
Project management. Pitching a project, communication skills.
Gallery owner and relationship with curators and the art market.

WEEK 3
Project management.
Writing. Promotion. Media.
How to prepare and present a project. Forms of speech.

WEEK 4
Production + setting up.
Producing and setting up of the final exhibition. Assembly, disassembly, shipping, logistic, etc. 

The course is structured in 4 weeks

JUNE PROGRM:
Duration: 2-27 JUNE, 2025
Final exhibition opening: Friday 27 June, 2025
Classes: Monday to Friday. 10 – 5pm

JULY PROGRAM:
Duration: 1-25 JULY, 2025
Final exhibition opening: Friday 25 July, 2025
Classes: Monday to Friday. 10 – 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

VCC is designed for students who are engaged with art and contemporary culture and wish to take up the challenge of contemporary curating, interested in cultural and artistic assets, aiming to develop their professional practice in this area.

VCC is intended for anyone who wants to specialise as a professional in the area of curating.
All graduate students or professionals who want to deepen their knowledge and improve their practical skills are welcome. The program is also suitable for candidates who have acquired curatorial skills through practical experience.

Deadline to apply: 31 MARCH, 2025
To apply, please submit the following items through our application form below:
* Application form
* CV
* Personal statement explaining the reasons you are applying to the Course (max 500 words)
* An exhibition review you have recently visited (max 100 words)

For non-EU students: As soon as you receive and accept the formal invitation to participate, you must start the visa procedures if needed. Students bear all cost involved in the procedure. An invitation letter will be provided if needed by the organization for grants and/or visa requests.

Deadline to apply: 30 APRIL, 2025

To apply, please submit the following items through our application form below:
* Application form
* CV
* Personal statement explaining the reasons you are applying to the Course (max 500 words)
* An exhibition review you have recently visited (max 100 words)

For non-EU students: As soon as you receive and accept the formal invitation to participate, you must start the visa procedures if needed. Students bear all cost involved in the procedure. An invitation letter will be provided if needed by the organization for grants and/or visa requests.

The course fee is €1500
*Registration fee: An additional deposit fee of €330 is required upon acceptance to secure your place in the program.

The registration will be completed with the payment of the course fee according to the rates for the year and to the deadlines established by the regulations.

Applications are not considered complete until the fee has been paid.

*fees and deposits are non refundable in case of cancellation by the student.
*VCC will provide entire fee refund in case of inactivation of the course, due to an insufficient number of participants, organisational reasons or due to Covid-19 related reasons.

Other information:
Accommodation and living expenses are not provided by the program. However we are able to provide a full support and options in finding apartments and rooms in Venice. Due to the high season period in which the course is taking place, we strongly recommend to apply in advance and sort out housing and accommodation as soon as possible.
We will provide all information needed, tips and support, and help you become a Venetian for one month!

As part of our commitment to supporting students with their funding needs, we continue with our Scholarship Program.

DEADLINE TO APPLY: December 10th, 2024.
Scholarships consist of : 50% off the course fee.

VCC will award TWO (2) scholarships for the JUNE program and TWO (2) scholarshipS for the JULY program.

*Once your application is accepted, you will receive information regarding payment methods.
*Once registration payment is received, we will forward you a receipt confirming the registration to the course.

*The fees can be paid through bank transfer. Account details will be handed once application is positively received and accepted.
*In case of inactivation of the course, due to an insufficient number of participants, organizational reasons, or COVID-19 related reasons, VCC will provide an entire fee refund.