Critical Art Writing

This workshop offers emerging critics and art writers practical skills and strategies, mentorship, guided discussion, and the opportunity to build community and solidarity among like-minded cultural workers. Participants will gain insight into the professional realities of art writing, as well as current debates and discourses in criticism. Topics covered will include: · The art publishing landscape in Canada and abroad · Who is criticism for, and what purposes does it serve? · What makes for good (and bad) art writing? · Imagining and strategizing your career as an art writer · How and where to pitch your writing · The people you meet: navigating art world etiquette among artists, curators, editors, other writers, dealers, collectors, and more.