Museums Working with Artists: Collaborative Practices

Professional development course

+44 (0)20 7942 2000
Together, we will explore the opportunities for collaboration between artists and museums, and uncover a framework for lasting and mutually beneficial relationships, at any stage and for any project. Whether for a temporary display, commission, residency, or co-developing community projects, you will leave with a toolkit for successful collaboration.

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Portrait of Course Leader Ella Snell

Course Leader
Ella Snell

Ella is a creative entrepreneur and consultant. In 2021, she founded Art School Plus, both and alternative art school and convener of unique art projects, connecting artists with public realm commissions to realise and imagine new ways in which art can exist in the world.

This course was a great online experience. Ella did a very good job leading the course, with a lot of kindness, patience and curiosity! Previous Professional Development course attendee

Course overview

You will hear from experts and practitioners from across the V&A team; curators and previous artists in residence; as well as top speakers from the wider sector who have developed a variety of successful collaborative projects. From writing a brief to defining your audience, scope and approach, this course will cater both for artists and for museum professionals, and will equip you with the skills and confidence to establish a collaborative project in the arts and heritage sector.

This online course comprises live presentations, panel discussions, exclusive interviews and group workshop sessions, designed to create an engaging and interactive experience in whichever time zone you are joining from. These sessions will be available to watch live or in your own time. The course recordings, materials and resources are available for a further 4 months after the course is completed, so you’ll never miss a minute.

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Membership Priority Booking will open at 10.00 GMT on Tuesday 28 January. General Booking will open at 10.00 GMT on Monday 10 February 2025.

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Professional development course: Museums Working with Artists: Collaborative Practices

4 June 2025 - 25 June 2025

£240.00

Need help enrolling? Talk to the admissions team:

+44 (0)20 7942 2000

Open 10.00 - 13.00, Monday to Sunday (closed 24-26 December)