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EDUCATION & ADVOCACY

At ArtTechSpace, we offer tailored education and advocacy programs for educational institutions.

Our sessions can be integrated into your existing curriculum or delivered as stand-alone modules.

What We Offer

  • We offer educational experiences which boost artists' professional practices, transferable skills, and employability

  • An introduction to the role of art technicians within galleries, museums, collections, and studios

  • We highlight transferable skills to enhance post-academic career opportunities

Our Learning Format

We work with you to create a program that meets your students’ needs, combining theory with hands-on practice. Our flexible approach allows for integration into your current courses or as separate modules or short courses.

Learner Outcomes

  • ​Improved professionalism and understanding of artistic materials and installation

  • Boosted confidence in communication, problem-solving, and creative practice

  • Increased practical skills for increased employability â€‹â€‹â€‹â€‹â€‹

Some of the topics we cover.......

  • ​Art handling and installation for various mediums.

  • Professional practice, such as writing installation guides

  • Packing artwork for storage and transport

  • Condition reporting for artworks

  • The mechanics of exhibiting artworks

"I thought the trainers were outstanding and was delighted to have met and learnt from them both. They really opened my eyes to the depth and breadth of Art Technical work and have been great in terms of helping me think about my career in the future and where I might like to go." 

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Art Handling short course student feedback,

Building Craft College,  August 2024

​​​Case Studies:

  • ​Ruskin School of Art and Bournemouth University: 1 one-hour intro session on artistic professional practice in relation to working with technicians and organisations such as how to produce an install guide. Feedback from students showed increased industry awareness and a desire for further learning about industry best practice.

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  • Contemporary Visual Arts Network - East Midlands: 3-week programme in concentrating on developing skillsets in the region to facilitate greater confidence and therefore increased employability. Post-learning evaluation showed significant increases in student confidence across all key skill areas including, art handling, installation, packing and moving, with an overall 83% increase in student confidence to work in the industry.

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  • Coventry University: 11-week programme of training for learners, covering core technical skills and employability with learners ranging from 22 to 65, from diverse backgrounds and skill levels. This programme has been exceptionally successful and really popular with learners, with 90% of learners getting paid art technical employment following course completion.​

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