Programme

Under the title Curatorial Practices in Music, ArtEZ offers two courses which are available separately:

I - Curatorial Practices in Music: Defining your Vision

From January to May, you will work on deepening your vision of music, live or pre-recorded, and its role in the current times. What does globalization mean for programming choices? What changes or new dynamics has Covid-19 brought about? What are the responsibilities and ‘response-abilities’ of music programmers and curators, and how do you yourself see these responsibilities?

After an introductory meeting, there will be eight conversations with guest speakers active in the Dutch music scene presenting their diverse curatorial practices in short videos or podcasts, accompanied by statements, observations, brainstorming and provocative questions. In the meantime, you will be working (in pairs) on a presentation about literature you find relevant to musical or curatorial roles nowadays and on an individual statement in which you further deepen, sharpen, and substantiate your vision of the role(s) of music and yourself as a curator.
 

II - Curatorial Practices in Music: Curatorial Leadership and Management

Part II (September - January) will focus on the consistent elaboration of your artistic idea into a convincing project plan. After an introductory meeting, there will be eight more conversations with new guest speakers focusing on the practical side of being a curator, speaking on topics such as subsidy proposals, marketing, identifying and caring for stakeholders, and making a business plan. Your final project will be a project proposal of your choice and subject, developed into some specifics by the practical knowledge you gained from Part II and with direction on how to move forward to bring the project plan into fruition. The guest speakers are from various cultural institutions in the Netherlands and will offer their insight on their topic of specialty as well as provide feedback on your individual project idea.

For whom?

These courses are aimed at creative musicians and programmers in all genres who, after several years in musical practice, wish to explore the potential of music and deepen their professional practice with reference to the current societal context.