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The goal of the curatorial seminar is to organize an exhibition of students of Czech art schools in the Jilská 14 Gallery in Prague (June 2023). Through the seminar, the students will learn how to prepare the concept and libretto of the exhibition, how to write an open call, how to choose the title of the exhibition, how to communicate with the artists, how to prepare the documents for the catalogue and exhibition poster, how to organize the collection of works and install them, how to organize the opening and the accompanying program. But this is not the end of the exhibition project. It is also necessary to take care of the de-installation of the exhibition and the logistics of returning the works to their authors.
Limit of participants: max. 6 students Prerequisites for participation in the seminar: 1. active cooperation, 2. excellent orientation in the problems of 19th, 20th and 21st century art in the Czech Republic and abroad, 3. excellent knowledge of the methodology and theory of 19th and 20th century art history Last update: Pech Milan, PhDr., Ph.D. (25.09.2023)
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1. Remembering • Recall the basic steps involved in organizing an art exhibition (concept creation, writing an open call, etc.). • Memorize the logistical tasks associated with the exhibition (transportation, installation, deinstallation). 2. Understanding • Comprehend the process of preparing an exhibition, from writing the concept and open call to organizing the exhibition materials (catalog, poster, etc.). • Understand the roles of different parties involved in the exhibition, such as curators, artists, and gallery staff. 3. Applying • Develop an exhibition concept and write an open call for participation. • Select the exhibition title, communicate with artists, and prepare the necessary materials for the catalog and poster. • Organize the transportation, installation, and vernissage of artworks. 4. Analyzing • Analyze the effectiveness of the exhibition concept and materials (e.g., open call, title, catalog). • Evaluate the logistics involved in setting up the exhibition, ensuring everything runs smoothly. • Critically assess the coordination between different teams (artists, curators, gallery staff). 5. Evaluating • Evaluate the success of the exhibition in terms of its concept, execution, and reception by the audience. • Reflect on the quality of communication with artists and how it impacted the exhibition process. • Assess the logistical aspects of the exhibition, from installation to deinstallation, and suggest improvements. 6. Creating • Create a detailed exhibition plan, including the concept, open call, and catalog materials. • Organize the entire exhibition process, from transport to installation and accompanying events. • Design a post-exhibition plan for deinstallation and return of artworks to artists. Last update: Pech Milan, PhDr., Ph.D. (12.03.2025)
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Graduation requirements: 1. attendance: 90% 2. active participation in the preparation and realization of the exhibition (selection, communication with schools and artists, catalogue, texts for the exhibition,, descriptions, logistics, INSTALLATION, opening, accompanying program and de-installation/logistics). Last update: Pech Milan, PhDr., Ph.D. (25.09.2023)
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Mandatory literature: Jitka Černá et. al., Vstup do kurátorství cestou alternativní výtvarné scény, Ústí nad Labem 2011. Jitka Černá – Lucie Vojtíšková, Výstava Velmi křehké vztahy, obraz rodiny v současném umění, Ústí nad Labem 2010. Martina Friedlová (ed.), Umění: prostor pro život a hru. Kurátor výstav, Olomouc 2008. Martina Friedlová (ed.), Umění: prostor pro život a hru. Manažer mediace umění, Olomouc 2008. David Korecký (ed.), Médium kurátor: role kurátora v současném českém umění, Praha 2009.
Recommended literature: Ivana Hedvábná, Arts management digest, Praha 2018. Adrian George, The curator’s handbook: museums, commercial galleries, independent spaces, London 2015. Derick Chong, Arts management, London 2002. Radka Johnová, Marketing umění a kulturního dědictví, Praha 2007. Ladislav Kesner, Marketing a management muzeí a památek, Praha 2005. Jessica Sjöholm Skrubbe (ed.), Curating differently: feminism, exhibition and curatorial spaces, Newcastle upon Tyne 2016. Marta Smolíková (ed.), Management, Praha 2008. Lenka Sýkorová, Nezávislé kurátorství ve volném čase: nezávislý kurátor a umělec-kurátor na české vizuální scéně 2000 – 2016, Ústí nad Labem 2016. Jessica Sjöholm Skrubbe (ed.), Curating differently: feminism, exhibition and curatorial spaces, Newcastle upon Tyne 2016. Marta Smolíková (ed.), Management, Praha 2008. Lenka Sýkorová, Nezávislé kurátorství ve volném čase: nezávislý kurátor a umělec-kurátor na české vizuální scéně 2000 – 2016, Ústí nad Labem 2016. Last update: Pech Milan, PhDr., Ph.D. (08.12.2019)
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OCTOBER/NOVEMBER: searching for the basic concept of the exhibition - dividing into working groups - choosing the subtitle of the exhibition - formulating a cover letter to the selected art schools - writing an open call - visiting the studios of the Dresden Academy of Fine Arts DECEMBER: communication with heads of studios and students of the selected art schools - presentation of research on individual studios and artists - pre-selection of artworks FEBRUARY/MARCH: finalization of the catalog (graphic design, texts, and images) MAY/JUNE: creation and sending of invitations - transport and installation of the exhibition - opening - distribution of the catalog - disposal of the exhibition Last update: Pech Milan, PhDr., Ph.D. (28.09.2022)
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The prerequisite for participation in the seminar is completing the 19th and 20th Century Art Seminars 1, 2. Last update: Pech Milan, PhDr., Ph.D. (25.09.2023)
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