August 24 - 28, 2009
Curious Curations
A free course for youth aged 15 to 18 who are interested in learning about contemporary art exhibition
generously funded by the Canadian Art Foundation, Youth Bursary
INTERESTED?
Congratulations to the following people who have been selected to participate:
Jordan Tilley
Marko Cigljarev
Leanne Saechao
Jillian Columbine
Brandon Sheppard
Laura Fry
Cassidy Chambers
About the course:
‘Curious Curations’ is a five day course which will take place from August 24 - 28, 2009. Ten participants will investigate the synergy created by grouping artworks for public examination. Concepts will be
introduced by attending the ROM and AGO in Toronto, and by viewing online resources.
Examples of contemporary Canadian art will be introduced to expand appreciation of curatorial practice and artistic expression. All aspects of planning and implementing a professional art exhibition will be studied, from conceptualization to opening reception, with a focus on the dialogue created between multiple
artworks when they are presented as a cohesive show.
Participants will also document their activities throughout the week using video and photography.
A short video about the course will also be made and posted on Ed Video’s website.
Participation is FREE for the selected youth and healthy and tasty lunches will be provided each day. All
material, equipment and admission costs are included.
Monday, August 24 (11am to 4pm) - Introduction to course and participants, broad-based discussion about contemporary art in Canada and exhibiting artwork, introduction to basic video and photography equipment and web resources.
Tuesday, August 25 (11am to 4pm) - viewing of media art from web-based resources, discussion of the logistics an art exhibition, planning and shooting for video and print documentation
Wednesday, August 26 (9am to 8pm) - Off-site research in Toronto, visit to the ROM and the AGO to examine curatorial and exhibition practices, meet with professional curators and artists, dinner in Chinatown
Thursday, August 27 (11am to 4pm) - Reflecting on what was seen in Toronto, learn the basics of graphic design and video editing to create promotional materials, creation of press releases to be sent to media outlets
Friday, August 28 (11am to 4pm) - Editing of video footage and photos shot throughout week, layout of a booklet that shows the activities of the week
Contact Ed Video's program director, Scott McGovern for more information.
scott@edvideo.org
Instructed by Scott McGovern and Ken Mertes.
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Several youth courses are offered each year, usually
in the summer and during March break. To inquire about youth
programming, or to arrange a custom tailored youth workshop, please
contact angus@edvideo.org
Curious Curations
A free course for youth aged 15 to 18 who are interested in learning about contemporary art exhibition
generously funded by the Canadian Art Foundation, Youth Bursary
INTERESTED?
Congratulations to the following people who have been selected to participate:
Jordan Tilley
Marko Cigljarev
Leanne Saechao
Jillian Columbine
Brandon Sheppard
Laura Fry
Cassidy Chambers
About the course:
‘Curious Curations’ is a five day course which will take place from August 24 - 28, 2009. Ten participants will investigate the synergy created by grouping artworks for public examination. Concepts will be
introduced by attending the ROM and AGO in Toronto, and by viewing online resources.
Examples of contemporary Canadian art will be introduced to expand appreciation of curatorial practice and artistic expression. All aspects of planning and implementing a professional art exhibition will be studied, from conceptualization to opening reception, with a focus on the dialogue created between multiple
artworks when they are presented as a cohesive show.
Participants will also document their activities throughout the week using video and photography.
A short video about the course will also be made and posted on Ed Video’s website.
Participation is FREE for the selected youth and healthy and tasty lunches will be provided each day. All
material, equipment and admission costs are included.
Monday, August 24 (11am to 4pm) - Introduction to course and participants, broad-based discussion about contemporary art in Canada and exhibiting artwork, introduction to basic video and photography equipment and web resources.
Tuesday, August 25 (11am to 4pm) - viewing of media art from web-based resources, discussion of the logistics an art exhibition, planning and shooting for video and print documentation
Wednesday, August 26 (9am to 8pm) - Off-site research in Toronto, visit to the ROM and the AGO to examine curatorial and exhibition practices, meet with professional curators and artists, dinner in Chinatown
Thursday, August 27 (11am to 4pm) - Reflecting on what was seen in Toronto, learn the basics of graphic design and video editing to create promotional materials, creation of press releases to be sent to media outlets
Friday, August 28 (11am to 4pm) - Editing of video footage and photos shot throughout week, layout of a booklet that shows the activities of the week
Contact Ed Video's program director, Scott McGovern for more information.
scott@edvideo.org
Instructed by Scott McGovern and Ken Mertes.