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Curation and culture short courses

Are you interested in developing your knowledge of art or becoming an art curator?

From planning public art installations and cultural events to curating contemporary art exhibitions, our selection of short courses can help you develop the skills you need to progress your career in the creative industries.

Discover your creative passion, learn a new skill or expand your knowledge
Learn from our expert tutors, all practitioners in their own right
Study in UAL colleges, workshops or online
Meet like-minded students from all over the world

If you're interested in developing your art creation skills, you may also be interested in our inspiring series of fine art short courses, from painting, drawing and sculpture to photography, printmaking and book arts.

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Featured short courses

Curation and culture

Curating Contemporary Art Short Course

£830

Understand professional standards of practice in curating. Learn about structures and institutions of the art world. Acquire the tools to write an exhibition proposal, organise a show or apply for funding.

Dates - 17 August 2026 to 21 August 2026
Schedule - Monday to Friday

Curation and culture

The Art of Social Engagement Short Course

£780

Learn to combine creative practices with social engagement in museums, galleries, and cultural organisations. Explore participation, learning, and education programmes.

Dates - 22 March 2027 to 25 March 2027
Schedule - Monday to Thursday

Curation and culture

How To Become An Independent Curator Short Course

£700

Become an independent curator. Develop your own curatorial approach and think critically about the role of the curator.

Dates - 30 September 2026 to 18 November 2026
Schedule - Wednesdays (Also Saturday 31 October 10:00-16:00)

Curation and culture

Contemporary Art Exhibition and Event Management Short Course

£680

Learn to manage contemporary art exhibitions and events. Gain practical skills in curation and event planning.

Dates - 1 October 2026 to 3 December 2026
Schedule - Thursdays

Curation and culture

Arts Management Online Short Course

£430

Learn to develop and deliver art events and exhibitions. Explore contemporary arts management through case studies. Gain an essential overview.

Dates - 10 October 2026 to 31 October 2026
Schedule - Saturdays

Fine art

Critical Theory in Contemporary Art Practice Short Course

Awaiting new dates

Gain insights into critical theory and its application in contemporary art.

Curation and culture

Art, Ethics and Social Change Online Short Course

£430

Explore art's role in society. Learn ethical issues: appropriation, gender, ethnicity, environment. Contextualise with art history and artist responsibility.

Dates - 10 November 2026 to 1 December 2026
Schedule - Tuesdays

Curation and culture

Art Practice and Business Short Course

£460

Build a sustainable art career with practical tools for pricing, client management, and professional growth. Learn to elevate your standing through lectures and exercises.

Dates - 7 November 2026 to 14 November 2026
Schedule - Saturdays

Develop a critical understanding of art with short courses

Two students talk to us about their experience on some of our curation and culture short courses. Here, they share how it has added a new dimension to their artistic practice and how what they’ve learned will feed into their work going forward.
Curating Contemporary Art : Short Course Insights

We hear from two university students who did our Curating Contemporary Art (Online Short Course). They tell us how doing the short course has helped them decide their careers plans for after graduation.
From creative hobby to flourishing business

Doing a short course can inspire students to do anything. For Evie Mundy, the Arts Management Online Short Course gave her the confidence to start her own business.
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