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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

£780

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 - 3 August 2026 to 7 August 2026
Schedule - Monday to Friday

Curation and culture

The Art of Social Engagement Short Course

£830

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

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

Curation and culture

Contemporary Art Exhibition and Event Management Short Course

£850

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

Dates - 27 July 2026 to 31 July 2026
Schedule - Monday to Friday

Curation and culture

How To Become An Independent Curator Short Course

£750

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

Dates - 20 July 2026 to 24 July 2026
Schedule - Monday to Friday

Curation and culture

Arts Management Online Short Course

£420

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

Dates - 3 August 2026 to 6 August 2026
Schedule - Monday to Thursday

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 Practice and Business Short Course

£810

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 - 20 July 2026 to 23 July 2026
Schedule - Monday to Thursday

Curation and culture

Art, Ethics and Social Change Online Short Course

£420

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

Dates - 10 August 2026 to 13 August 2026
Schedule - Monday to Thursday

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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