Curatorial Foundations Program

This 10-week hands-on program, developed in collaboration between Node Center in Berlin and the Sikka Platform, is designed for curators ready to take their first professional step into the field of art curation. The Program is led by NODE Center based in Berlin, open to Emirati and UAE-based creatives aged 18 and older.

This program is intended for aspiring curators, artists, or cultural practitioners with a basic understanding. Sessions run from 1 October – 12 December 2025, Classes held 3–4 times per week, from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM (UAE time)

Artist Registration End Date: 15-September-2025
Event Date: 01-October-2025
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Which areas of curatorial practice are you most eager to develop (e.g., exhibition design, collections care, curatorial narrative writing, public programming)?*

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