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title: "Curating Collections Today: Management & Public Engagement"
description: Online intensive program for emerging curators on collection management and public engagement. May 11–June 3, 2026. Free to apply.
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organization: School for Curatorial Studies Venice
organizationUrl: https://www.artsume.com/o/school-for-curatorial-studies-venice
deadline: "2026-04-28"
location: Venice, Italy
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disciplines:
  - curating
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  - Emerging artist
---

# Curating Collections Today: Management & Public Engagement

**Hosted by:** School for Curatorial Studies Venice

**Type:** Workshop/program | **Location:** Venice, Italy | **Deadline:** April 28, 2026

## About This Program

> "Collections management, stewardship, interpretation, and public engagement"

An online intensive program for emerging curators & art professionals

Limited spots available

Online workshop: May 11, 2026 - June 3, 2026

Application Deadline: April 28, 2026

A core path for a curator's career lies within museums, public institutions, foundations, or private collections. In each setting, the permanent collection - its stewardship, interpretation, and growth - is paramount. This intensive online program equips participants with the practical and theoretical frameworks to excel in this field. We move from analyzing a collection's historical and conceptual foundations to developing innovative curatorial strategies that activate its legacy for today's audiences, fostering both critical discourse and public engagement.

## Eligibility & Requirements

- **Career Stage:** Emerging artist
- **Geographic Eligibility:** International
- **Disciplines:** curating
- **Note:** For emerging curators and art professionals. Limited spots available.

## Timeline

- **Opens:** March 30, 2026
- **Deadline:** April 28, 2026
- **Program Start:** May 11, 2026
- **Program End:** June 3, 2026

## Contact

**Email:** curatorialschool@gmail.com

**Phone:** +39 0412770466

## How to Apply

Apply at: https://www.corsocuratori.com