Online Workshops on Contemporary Curating
Welcome to the Online Workshops on Contemporary Curating organised by OnCurating Academy Berlin. These courses are developed under the leadership of Prof. Dr. Dorothee Richter in collaboration with the affiliated online publication OnCurating.org and the PhD in Practice in Curating program at the University of Reading.

You can already access various lectures by curators and artists on the website www.curating.org/talks. Additionally, a comprehensive and profound discourse on curating is available at OnCurating.org. We also organize exhibitions and workshops internationally under the initiative Curating on the Move, with activities across the world.

We are committed to collaborative, interdisciplinary working methods, similar to those employed in film production or by non-governmental organizations. Exhibition-making and curating involve creating innovative structures for the presentation of cultural artefacts and contemporary discourse through interdisciplinary collaboration, which can significantly impact a broader audience. In this field, art, digital media, design, music, and architecture intersect in new and dynamic ways.

The Online Modules on Contemporary Curating offer in-depth insights into specific areas of curatorial knowledge. They are designed for individuals involved in cultural, curatorial, and artistic interventions who wish to deepen and broaden their understanding of culture, its societal role, and its transformative potential. The courses aim to foster a comprehensive understanding of culture, art, and curating, while also seeking to push the boundaries of artistic practice.

All course lecturers are highly engaged and active in their respective fields, and further information about them is provided in each course description.

Course Overview The Modules have been developed through decades of active teaching experience across various levels of institutional education and more experimental environments. We believe in a learning environment that empowers participants. Alongside the expert contributions of the lecturers, the courses feature a workshop-like format that encourages open discussion and direct engagement with both the lecturer and fellow participants. Individual assignments, along with feedback from lecturers and peers, will support the advancement of your practice and thinking. Moreover, personalized written feedback on your assignments will be provided.

Course Structure Each Module typically takes place over two consecutive Saturdays from 2:00 to 6:00 PM CET (unless otherwise indicated). The courses are conducted live via Zoom (often in a hybrid format) and include substantial input from lecturers, group or individual workshop sessions, discussions, and feedback and evaluation. Participants can interact in real-time via video, audio, and chat through the online conference platform. Additionally, more material—including session recordings and assignments—will be accessible on a dedicated website.

If you are unable to attend live, the sessions will be recorded and made available on the website, allowing you to view them at your convenience for a specified period.

What You Receive These compact Modules consist of 8 hours of direct, live contact over two consecutive Saturdays. Lecturers will provide individual feedback and evaluation on assignments. Additional readings, resources, and session recordings will be available for review for one month after the course.

Each Online Course is accredited with a Certificate of Completion, which will be issued digitally.

Get Started All courses are listed on this website, with active courses featured at the top. You can enroll directly through the site. Upon completing enrollment, you will receive further information, access to additional materials, and the conference link.

For any further inquiries, please feel free to contact us at: office@curating.org.