05 and 06 March 2026, 10:00 - 16:00

Waterside Arts, 1 Waterside Plaza, Sale, M33 7ZF

Tickets: £50 (for both days, attendance bursary available)

CIT presents a two-day course featuring a mix of talks and workshops to help aspiring curators to understand the sector and the skillset needed by those wanting to establish their curatorial careers.

Through talks and workshops, our guest speakers will discuss:

• The Role of the Curator - why is this role important and what does a curator do?

• Exhibition Planning - when should your planning begin? A step-by-step guide to making sure your exhibition is a success.

• Working with Technicians - a look at how a gallery technician complement the curator's work and the practical steps of exhibition installation that a curator should consider.

• Working with Artists - how to collaborate with an artist and help them express their vision within an exhibition.

• Using new platforms to reach audiences - how can curators engage with digital platforms to expand the impact of their exhibitions?

• Devising an exhibition programme

• Working for an established gallery

Guests include speakers from Castlefield Gallery, The Whitworth Art Gallery, CuratorSpace and The Exhibitions Group.

For details of how to apply for the attendance bursary, see event link.