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Training: Become an Exhibition Curator
2022-11-19 - 2023-02-04
Ever wanted to learn how to create an exhibition from A-Z? Interested in Queer & Trans History and Heritage?
Join our professional, hands-on training and be part of a pioneering curator team. Help us create a legacy!
Facilitator: E-J Scott, Museum of Transology
Programme:
Saturday 19 November (11-4pm)
INTRODUCING TRANS COMMUNITY CURATING
Saturday 03 December (11-4pm)
INTRODUCING DIGITAL CURATING
Where: Bishopsgate Institute, London
Once you have done the 2 training days, join our curator group from Jan – April 2023, see below.
We will use our new set of skills to conceptualise and create a groundbreaking multi-media pop-up exhibition to be launched at Bishopsgate Institute, London, and online.
Weekday Evening Group Sessions 2023, Thursdays, 6-8pm
12/01
1. Exploring the archive, take photos and take away homework to select object you want to include
19/01
2. Bring back object of choice / Create object list: Forming a narrative, label writing & permissions
26/01
3. Label writing & object photography
02/02
4. Web content/ label writing
09/02
5. Finalise and proof web content, send to designer
16/02
6. Exhibition design
02/03
7. Launch event content programme planning
16/03
8. Proofing of exhibition text, installation plan
31/03
9. ONLINE TDoV Launch event only
13/04
10. DEADLINE: Exhibition finalisation & send to designer/print
27/04 LAUNCH at Bishopsgate Institute
Participation is free.
Attendees are expected to donate a minimum of 7 hours/month until April to help produce the LoK exhibition. Flexible hours and tasks.
Please note: the sessions will be in person only. However, remote participation may be possible from January onwards if you would like to help create the online exhibition.
Reasonable travel expenses and other expenses are reimbursed.
Limited places.
Please express your interest via this link