Transform your passion into a career as curator, art manager, exhibition designer and more from prominent figures in the Thai and international
art industry, applications due 30 June 2025
Apply to be among 40 select talents in the inaugural professional development program “Art Beyond Canvas: Management in Art Industry,” spearheaded by Dib Bangkok international contemporary art museum and Bangkok University (BU).
Bringing together internationally renowned guest faculty for weekend lectures, this program equips participants with real-world skills and hands-on experience through its unique two-part structure:
1. 42 hours of foundational classes including Art Industry Foundations and Management in Art Industry & Practice (on Saturdays only from 19 July to 13 September 2025)
2. A 120-hour internship at a gallery, museum, or art management companies, where they are mentored by industry professionals. (From 20 September 2025).
Internships will be available at reputable program partners such as the Bangkok Art Biennale Foundation, Bangkok Art and Culture Centre (BACC), Office of Contemporary Art and Culture, Jim Thompson Art Center, Bangkok City Gallery, Gallery Ver, SAC Gallery, Nova Contemporary, Bangkok Kunsthalle and ATTA Gallery.
Lecturers include
Art Beyond Canvas: Management in Art Industry offers an opportunity for passionate individuals to gain the know-how and connections to enter a vibrant, growing industry. The art market was valued at over $500 billion USD in 2024 and is projected to nearly double by 2033. Learners in our program will explore and prepare for future roles as curators, exhibition managers, exhibition coordinators, exhibition designers, art conservators, art handlers, marketing & communications specialists, museum educators, and more.
If you are interested, click this LINK to apply (online only). Applications are due 30 June 2025. Candidates over 20 years old from all educational backgrounds are welcome but successful candidates must demonstrate a clear interest in developing a career in the art industry.
