Curatorial Skills: Pathways and Progression
- Region: Online
- Type: Workshop
- Cost: Ticketed
Curatorial Skills: Pathways and Progression
Curatorial practice develops a rich and versatile set of skills that extend far beyond traditional museum and gallery roles. From research, project management, and communication to strategic thinking, collaboration, and leadership, curators routinely draw on expertise that is valuable across a wide range of professional contexts.
This highly interactive online workshop brings together expert panellists from diverse professional backgrounds to reflect on how curatorial skills can be recognised, valued, and applied across different career pathways. Through dynamic panel interviews, audience discussion, and direct peer-to-peer engagement, participants will explore how to articulate their experience, navigate career transitions, and identify new opportunities for growth, progression, and professional development.
Designed for curators at all career stages, particularly those in early- and mid-career roles, this session will help curators understand the breadth of their professional expertise and explore how it can be applied across a wider range of career opportunities.
Who is it for?
This session is particularly relevant for:
- Early-career curators seeking to establish themselves beyond fixed-term or project-based contracts
- Mid-career professionals considering progression, leadership, or career diversification
- Curators interested in portfolio careers, freelance practice, or independent pathways
- Arts professionals exploring transitions into adjacent sectors and disciplines
Aims
- To identify the transferable skills embedded within curatorial practice
- To support participants in articulating these skills in a variety of professional contexts
- To highlight career pathways beyond traditional curatorial roles
- To offer practical insight for those navigating portfolio careers and insecure employment
- To explore strategies for career development, progression, and professional resilience
- To connect participants with further resources and support, including relevant careers webinars and professional development opportunities
Outcomes
By the end of the session, you will:
- Have a clearer understanding of your transferable skills and strengths
- Feel more confident communicating your experience in applications, interviews, and professional settings
- Gain insight into your skills both for career progression wihin museum and gallery conexts, as well as for a wider range of potential career pathways
- Develop practical approaches to career planning and professional development
- Leave with practical actions to support your next career steps
Tuesday, 8 December 2026 5:00 – 6:30
Online
Free, Members
£5.00, Non Members