TEFAF Curator Course
The TEFAF Curator Course is a program that brings together the academic world and the art market. It offers an exceptional opportunity for museum curators and directors to gain expertise, insights, and networking. The course, in collaboration with Maastricht University, is a unique chance for participants to learn from seasoned international colleagues, members of the TEFAF Vetting community, and renowned art dealers who are experts in their specialized fields.
“The TEFAF Curator Course takes you on a kaleidoscopic journey into the art market; it initiates the professional dialog between museum curators, art dealers and private collectors in a very personal way. I will benefit from this inspiring exchange for a long time to come.” —Arnika Groenewalt-Schmidt, Curator at Galerie Belvedere and course participant in 2024.
Curator Course 2025
The Curator course for 2025 will take place March 12-16, in Maastricht.
Applications for the next edition closed on October 16, 2024.
We welcome applications for the 2026 edition from the summer of 2025.
This prestigious program is designed for museum curators eager to deepen their understanding in the dynamics of the art market and expand their networks. Over five days, you’ll gain unparalleled insights from seasoned art market professionals, participate in hands-on assignments, and engage in high-level discussions about art market dynamics.
For more information about the course assignments and what to expect, please refer to the 2025 brochure available through the link below.
Edition 2024
The inaugural edition of our program took place from March 5th to March 10th, 2024, during TEFAF and at Maastricht University. The meticulously crafted program was designed to provide emerging curators with the necessary tools, profound insight, and invaluable contacts to navigate the art market skillfully. It covered a range of considerations for non-institutional loans, gifts, and acquisitions, including due diligence and market research, practical aspects of art law, and broader collecting implications, including social impact and the ethics of external funding.
WHAT TO EXPECT
Gain art market insights
Participants will have the unique opportunity to learn from senior members of the TEFAF Vetting committees about authenticating and attributing artworks, gaining valuable insights from renowned art dealers, and engaging in discussions with academic experts on values and responsibilities. This comprehensive approach equips curators to tackle the challenges and seize the opportunities the evolving art world presents.
Expand your network
This outstanding program offers a unique opportunity for professionals to enhance their expertise and establish meaningful connections with peers and colleagues in the museum/art world. These connections facilitate potential loans and acquisitions and unlock opportunities for development and donations.
Exceptional access
The TEFAF Curator Course occurs during the prestigious TEFAF art fair and at Maastricht University in The Netherlands, offering a blend of hands-on experience and academic knowledge in navigating the multifaceted art world.
