Masterclass - Public Galleries & Museums

Artist Opportunities with Public Art Galleries and Museums

Online Masterclass

Have you ever exhibited at a gallery or museum? Would you like to but you aren’t quite sure how? Our upcoming online Masterclass will teach you everything you need to know about exhibiting at Public Art Galleries and Museums. This session is for artists of all levels who would like to understand the best tips for finding opportunities and the application process for submissions. Public Art Galleries have long been a source of information, shaping the knowledge and minds of artists.

Going from visitor to exhibitor is certainly achievable, with many institutions hosting engagement programmes for contemporary artists. Key learning outcomes:

Steps to finding the right exhibitions for you

Do’s & Don’ts of applying to open submission opportunities to exhibit

How to prepare a strong portfolio and be exhibition-ready

An understanding of how museums and galleries manage their permanent collections and acquisitions

Building your network with curators and gallery directors

Actionable points for artists to get started with Public Art Galleries and Museums

Who will benefit from this session?

Artists who want to understand how to access opportunities in public galleries

Artists looking for advice on preparing a strong portfolio

Art professionals working with artists, curators and public institutions

Our talented Guest Speaker is Nick Wong

Nick Wong

Nick Wong is the Development Manager for the Royal Scottish Academy of Art and Architecture (RSA) where he leads on the overall strategy and management of the organisation's development, including grants, sponsorships, donations, regular giving, audience development and education as well as creating and testing new projects to increase supporter engagement and the sustainability of the RSA.

Originally from San Francisco, Nick is based in Edinburgh and has previously worked for the national funding agencies Museums Galleries Scotland and Creative Scotland, and as a Visual Theatre Producer delivering projects on a national and international scale that incorporated a myriad of artforms including puppetry, dance, animation and visual art. He holds a BA from the University of California San Diego, and an MSc. from the University of Edinburgh, both in Art History.

*Please let us know if you have any accessibility needs in advance, via email at events@visual-artists.org *