Course: Fall 2020
The Banff International Curatorial Institute (BICI) Curatorial Futures program will explore alternative realities for curatorial practice in a transformational world. In response to the current social, political, ecological, economic, and global health situation we find ourselves in, this program will question and discuss recent shifts in the art world; unconventional and innovative artistic/curatorial platforms and structures; how we engage with technology; the shift toward local from global; and the systemic changes that need happen in the field to create more equitable ways of working for communities, artists, and curators.
Throughout a period of four weeks, participants will connect with faculty who will share their knowledge, experience, and predictions, participate in discussion and debate, and engage with each other and build networks. Participants are asked to write a 1500 word text around the program theme to be shared as a free digital PDF through the BICI program website. Faculty will work one-on-one with each participant to provide feedback on their work, and participants will receive a writer’s fee of $1,000 CAD upon completion.