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HART Curatorship Incubation Programme (CIP)
is coming back in October this year!

First launched in 2021, this programme is designed for art enthusiasts and aspiring curators seeking to deepen their expertise in contemporary curatorial practice. The course offers lectures and workshops focused on curating contemporary art exhibitions and programmes, designing spatial narratives, and collaborating with artists and other professionals. This year, we will also include topics on managing alternative art spaces and curating outside conventional settings. Participants will gain insights into both theoretical and practical aspects of curatorial work, preparing them to engage with diverse art environments and practices.

 

SHARING BY CURATOR CHANG QU

 

The course offers a comprehensive introduction to contemporary art curating, combining theoretical knowledge with practical experiences from established curators. The program includes 7 core units and 2 guest sessions providing insights into Curatorial Foundations, Practical Skills, and Case Studies.

     Programme Highlights:

  • Integration of theoretical knowledge and practical skills

  • Expert perspectives from experienced curators, artists, and art professionals

  • Mentorship and professional development opportunities for Advanced Learners

 

SITE VISIT WITH ARTIST STEPHAN WONG CHUN HEI AND CURATOR HILDA CHAN

 

Curation involves more than just organising exhibitions; it is a practice of crafting narratives and facilitating connections between art and its audience. As curatorial roles continue to evolve, HART has invited curators from both institutional and independent backgrounds to share their expertise and insights on curating. What challenges and opportunities arise when curating exhibitions and programmes, and how can curators navigate these to achieve successful outcomes?

Key Facilitators

 

Eunice Tsang

Founder and Curator, Current Plans
Associate Curator, M+ Museum

 

Eunice  Tsang  is  a  curator/  artist  based  in  Hong  Kong.  In  2020  she  founded  Current  Plans,  an experimental  art  space  that  encourages  cross-disciplinary  dialogues  through exhibition-making. Prior  to  that,  she  was  part  of  the  core  team  of  Tai  Kwun  Contemporary  in  2015, where  she  set  up  the  Asian  Artist  Book  Library,  researching  and  building  a  collection  of  over 1000  titles  of  modern  and  contemporary  publications  with  a  focus  on  Asian  practitioners.  She is  still  part  of  the  curatorial  team  that  organises  the  annual  Booked:  Art  Book  Fair,  in  which  for the  past  five  editions  she  presented  special  displays and talks in  close  collaboration  with  artists.  She  has  recently  joined  the  M+  Museum  as  a  part-time  Associate  Curator  in  the Moving  Image department, with a focus on the  Asian  Avant  Garde  Film  Festival.  She  splits  her  time  operating  Current  Plans,  and  curating  programmes  at  M+.

 

Chang Qu

Curator and Writer

 

Chang Qu is a curator and writer currently based in Berlin, serving as the curator of discourse at Haus der Kulturen der Welt. In 2024, Qu received her PhD from the Cultural Studies Department at Lingnan University, Hong Kong. Her doctoral research focuses on the discourse of "love" in China's reform era. Previously, she served as a curator at Para Site, Hong Kong. Her curatorial projects include Follow the Feeling (2024, Guangdong Times Museum), Sur le feu (2023, Palais des beaux-arts, Paris), Thinking Magic (2022, Art Central Hong Kong), Café do Brasil (2019, Para Site), Crush (2018, Para Site), Doreen Chan: Hard Cream (2019, HB Station), Law Yuk Mui: From whence the waves came (2018, Art Basel Hong Kong),  Adrift (2016, OCAT Shenzhen), among others. In 2022, Qu and Ye Hui initiated the long-term project Linger in Sounds, an artistic research that probes into the emotional politics in contemporary China via sound production and autobiographical utterance in popular music. Since 2021, she is a member of 楔 xiē. Together with Hao Jingban, Shen Xin, Yunyu "Ayo" Shih, they presented the exhibition "To Bind, Embed, Shimmer, and Brace" at DAAD Galerie, Berlin (2022).

*Qu is currently based in Berlin. She will be hosting her classes online via Zoom.

Programme Structure

 

*For details, Please refer to the “Advanced Programme” section below.

3 Key Modules

With a focus on space making, this module introduces learners to a brief history of art exhibitions and together we will study a selection of art projects in relation to spatial interventions. Through lectures and exercises, the class will imagine collectively the potential of exhibition making.

This module delves into the essentials of collaboration with artists, curators, and other professionals in the field. It includes guidance on managing communications, documentation, and promotional activities for exhibitions and events, as well as strategies for effective public engagement and outreach.

This module focuses on curating within independent and artist-run spaces that foster experimentation, promote emerging artists, facilitate dialogue, and maintain close connections with local art communities. You will learn how to effectively create and manage exhibitions in these alternative environments, with a focus on the structural, financial, and conceptual aspects crucial for success.

 

*The 3 key modules will be extensively covered in 6 core units by the key facilitators and 1 unit by the HART team. For selected sessions of the core units, facilitators may bring in artists and art practitioners to participate in the discussions. Further course details will be provided at the start of the programme.

Advanced Programme


Designed for committed learners who are ready to excel and stand out, our Advanced Programme provides the additional mentorship support and exclusive opportunities to advance your curatorial career.

In addition to ALL core units and guest lectures covered in the Basic Programme, our Advanced Programme provides:

  • Two additional sessions of 1-on-1 coaching with one of our key facilitators, which are customised according to your career development, research and/or exhibition proposal for the course. These are great opportunities for learners to seek further advice in areas such as CV/portfolio building, career planning, curatorial skillsets development, etc.

  • Under facilitators’ guidance, each learner in the Advanced Programme will submit one exhibition proposal by the end of the programme for facilitators to review and provide feedback.

  • ONE outstanding proposal would be selected with an opportunity to realise the exhibition at HART Haus in 2025*.

Please note that:

  • Each Advanced Learner will be assigned to one of the two curators for each respective coaching sessions. Subject to the mentors’ availabilities, learners can reserve at least one time-slot in each consultation period to engage in an 1-on-1 session with their mentors. The 1-on-1 consultation will be an hour long, held either via Zoom/phone call depending on the mentors’ preferences.

  • *HART is pleased to offer support for venue sponsorship, marketing, and installation for the selected outstanding exhibition proposal. The specifics of exhibition period will be subject to discussion, and any additional support will be determined at HART’s discretion following the proposal review.

Guest Sessions

Stay tuned for more details!

Showcases/Events by CIP Alumni

Course Schedule

Dates: 17 Oct, 24 Oct, 31 Oct, 7 Nov, 14 Nov, 21 Nov, 28 Nov, 5 Dec, 12 Dec, 19 Dec (Thursdays evenings)
Time: 7pm to 8:30pm HKT
Venue：HART Haus / Zoom, with occasional site visits at other art spaces*


Introduction and Welcoming Session
Date: 17 October 2024, Thursday (7pm to 8:30pm)
Venue: HART Haus (4/F, Cheung Hing Industrial Building, 12P Smithfield Road, Hong Kong)


*Further information will be shared with learners when the programme begins. The course requires on-site attendance for the majority of the sessions. While sessions conducted by Curator Qu Chang will be hosted via Zoom at HART Haus, the remainder of the course will be held in person.
*A Certificate of Completion will be issued to learners who have full attendance of the programme (with submission of exhibition proposal for Advanced Learners).

Entry Requirements

To ensure productive exchanges between facilitators and learners, this year’s programme is limited to a total of 30 participants. Among this total capacity, up to 10 participants could be enrolled in the Advanced Programme.

Participants meeting the following criteria are recommended to apply for this programme:

  • A strong interest in curatorial practice.

  • Relevant experience in art, culture, or museum work

  • A clear commitment to advancing their career in this field

  • Individuals who are curious, creative, and open-minded

  • Proactive attitude towards driving discussions and learning

  • Ability to work both independently and collaboratively demonstrate 

  • Strong organisational and communication skills 

Course Languages

Courses will primarily be conducted in English.
Facilitators may occasionally use Mandarin and Cantonese as needed.

Course Fee

HKD 5,500 (Basic Programme) / HKD 6,500 (Advanced Programme)

⋇ Early bird promotion: apply by 25 September 2024 and enjoy HKD300 off
⋇ Special discount for full-time students*: 5% off

*Eligible for full-time students studying at secondary schools, higher institutions, and university undergraduate programmes in Hong Kong

Application Deadline
6 October 2024

Successful applicants will be contacted by the HART team
between 10-13 October 2024.

For any further enquiries, please contact us at atelier@thehart.com.hk

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