The 2022 Curatorial Seminar will bring together six early-career curators based in Chicago as part of ICI's growing slate of initiatives in the Mississippi River Basin Region. In this eight-session professional development program, emerging curators will work closely with expert faculty to develop the tools necessary to establish a robust first-person approach to curating, support overlooked artists, and engage with local art communities. Participants will regularly share work and resources, forming a supportive network based on shared values, reducing the need for institutional validation, and enabling diverse perspectives and curatorial models.
The Curatorial Seminar offers a variety of opportunities for participants to work with ICI's network and share ideas as they advance their curatorial practices. The program consists of a five-seminar series led by ICI staff, guest curators, artists, and other art professionals; shared readings and suggested in-person site visits; and individual sessions with mentors identified by participants and ICI staff. Throughout the three-month duration, each participant will also work on developing a project or exhibition proposal with feedback from the group and faculty members.
The Curatorial Seminar, Chicago, is made possible by a grant from the Joyce Foundation, and with the support of ICI's Board of Trustees.
