How to… Write for the Exhibition

This course is aimed at artists, curators, PR, gallery and museum workers, as well as students of contemporary art – in short, anyone tasked with effectively communicating contemporary artworks and exhibitions.

You will be given the necessary tools to write for a spectrum of forms, from a press release to a wall text, with an emphasis on analysing good examples of short-form writing, from museum labels to website copy.

You will learn about:

• Explaining ideas and artworks effectively to create enjoyable and insightful text – whether a solo show, a group exhibition, or a multi-part collaborative project
• Avoiding overly dense, jargoned language without dumbing down content
• Mastering the ‘art of description’: honing your reader’s attention on selected aspects of the artwork to express your ideas effectively

Early bird discount
Book before 31 May and save 20%. Use code: EARLYBIRD20

Art Fund bursaries are also available for this course. Find out more.