B5682 - LABORATORY OF MANAGEMENT OF VISUAL ART

Learning outcomes

The student is expected to learn tools and methods to manage visual arts organizations. In particular, the student is expected to: - Understand the role of public sector in increasing the value of cultural heritage and the arts - Learn more about international arts markets - Think about contemporary art as a way of local development - Create and develop innovative visual arts projects.

Course contents

In this course, students will have the opportunity to learn and explore a wide range of issues related to the creation of a site-specific exhibition, including design, production of contemporary art installations, curation, marketing, sponsorship, and exhibition design.

Participants will explore the many aspects of creating a participatory exhibition in a public space, developing their creative thinking and acquiring hands-on skills in creating a collaborative work.

Lecture 1: Monday September 15, 2025, 15:00 - 18:00

Venue: AULETTA RANZANI, Ground Floor, Edificio in Bo - via C. Ranzani, 14

15:00 Course and exhibition project presentation

16:00 Definition of project objectives: exhibition concepts and themes

16:30 Break

17:00 Participants' presentations

18:00 End of class

Lecture 2: Thursday September 18, 2025, 15:00 - 18:00

Venue: AULA III, Ground Floor, Edificio in Bo - via Francesco Selmi 2

15:00 Exhibition design: concept and idea development

15:45 Group work: definition by skills and interests

16:30 Break

17:00 Presentation of first team proposals

17:30 Discussion and elaboration of proposals

18:00 End of class

Lecture 3: Thursday September 25, 2025, 15:00 - 18:00

Venue: Studio Antonello Ghezzi, Piazzale Jacchia 1/4 Giardini Margherita

15:00 Production and creation of artworks

18:00 End of class

Lecture 4: Thursday October 2, 2025, 15:00 - 18:00

Venue: Studio Antonello Ghezzi, Piazzale Jacchia 1/4 Giardini Margherita

15:00 Artwork production

17:00 Preparation of materials for installation

17:30 Logistical planning for transportation

18:00 End of class

Lecture 5: Friday October 10, 2025, 10:00 - 13:00

Venue: Biblioteca Bigiavi, Via Belle Arti 33

10:00 Meeting at the exhibition venue and beginning of installation

11:30 Break

12:00 Installation continuation

13:00 End of class

Lecture 6: Thursday October 16, 2025, 15:00 - 18:00

Venue: AULA III, Ground Floor, Edificio in Bo - via Francesco Selmi 2

15:00 Communication, exhibition promotion, press office

15:30 Production of texts for communication and exhibition guide

16:30 Break

17:00 Communication strategy and social media

17:30 Opening preparation, task division for the opening event

18:00 End of class

Lecture 7: Tuesday October 21, 2025, 12:00 - 15:00

Venue: Biblioteca Bigiavi, Via Belle Arti 33

12:00 Final installation

13:30 Break

15:00 End of class

Lecture 8: Wednesday October 22, 2025, 15:00 - 18:00

Venue: Biblioteca Bigiavi, Via Belle Arti 33

15:00 Final installation touches

17:00 EXHIBITION OPENING

18:00 End of course

Project Notes:

• Each lecture is preparatory to the development of the exhibition project;

• Classroom lectures are dedicated to project knowledge, idea exchange and brainstorming;

• Work is organized in teams with task division among participants, in order to enhance everyone's personal skills;

• Lectures at Studio Antonello Ghezzi are dedicated to artwork production;

• The installation and exhibition take place at Biblioteca Bigiavi;

• The course concludes with the official opening of the exhibition.

Teaching methods

Design activities, laboratory activities, exhibition set-up.

Assessment methods

The aim of the course is to create, promote and inaugurate the exhibition, created collectively.

Links to further information

https://www.antonelloghezzi.com/

Office hours

See the website of Nadia Antonello