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Monday, June 29, 2026

PERSONALISED ART CONSULTATIONS WITH CURATE.A.SPACE

 


(Above: Carol Brown)

 

Curate.A.Space is pleased to introduce a new offering of personalised consultations for emerging to mid-career artists and curators.

These sessions are designed as a space for reflection, discussion, and guidance, supporting practitioners in developing their work and navigating the art world with greater clarity and confidence.

Whether you are developing an artistic practice or building a curatorial career, there often comes a point where questions arise around exhibitions, professional development, visibility, and next steps. These consultations offer an opportunity to engage with these questions in a focused and supportive way.

 

Areas of discussion may include:

 -Preparing for exhibitions and projects

-Developing portfolios, artist statements, and curatorial texts

-Exhibition concepts and curatorial approaches

-Understanding how galleries, museums, and institutions operate

-Marketing and presenting your work or projects

-Reflecting on your current practice and professional direction

-Identifying opportunities and next steps

 

These consultations are led by Carol Brown, former Director of the Durban Art Gallery, with over 30 years of experience working across museums, galleries, collections, and cultural institutions.

Her work has included exhibitions, artist development projects, collection management, and collaborations with organisations such as the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) and the Ifa Lethu Foundation.

 

This offering is suited to:

 -Emerging and developing artists

-Emerging and developing curators

-Artists and curators preparing for exhibitions, projects, or applications

-Practitioners seeking professional feedback and guidance

-Individuals wanting to better understand the contemporary art world

 

Consultations are available:

Online or in person

As individual or small group sessions

Special Introduction Offer

To launch this new offering, the first five artists or curators to get in touch will receive a complimentary introductory consultation.

 

If you are interested, you are invited to reply to this email or get in touch to find out more.

Contact cbrown.durban@gmail.com or phone 083 778 1192