How to Become a Freelance Curator
A curator is one who is in charge of and handles collections for public viewing. Curators are the bridge from the artist to the public. A freelance curator can handle all kinds of art work, including paintings, sculptures and archaeological findings.
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Study art and develop a love for all kinds if you want to become a freelance curator. You must be good at evaluating art. From ancient literature and pottery to modern paintings and sculptures, expose yourself to as much as possible.
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Enroll in an art school and get a degree in art history. Some schools have graduate programs in art curatorship and museum studies.
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Consider study courses in journalism, public relations and communication. You must be able to write promotions for art exhibits and reviews of artists' work. Writing promotional materials for artists' work and for your own business will move you on to become a good freelance curator.
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Promote your services if you want to become a freelance curator. Visit local artists' studios and learn about their work. Organize exhibits for young, emerging artists. As you promote their work, you promote your own business.
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Visit art museums as often as possible. Get to know the staff and offer your volunteer services. Advertise your business by putting out flyers in the art community and advertising in the newspaper. Put your name out there so you will be invited to grand openings, receptions and art exhibitions.
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Write reviews of art exhibits and submit them to newspapers and magazines.
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Offer your services to local artists. Become a freelance curator by setting up exhibits for artists in coffee houses, shopping malls, bookstores and libraries.
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Tips & Warnings
A career in arts management as a freelance curator will provide a lifetime of creativity and connect you with interesting, stimulating people.
