Public Speaking for Artists and Curators

Overview

Node Center for Curatorial Studies are delivering a short course on Public Speaking for Artists and Curators​.

Public speaking can feel daunting, especially when you're trying to sell yourself as a creative. That's why we've teamed up with Node Center to offer three UAL students the chance to build the skills and confidence needed to speak about your work in a safe and supportive environment.

Talking about art takes many forms, from studio visits and exhibition tours to public talks and interviews. Public speaking and exchanging ideas are fundamental to working in the arts. However, talking in front of an audience can often feel intimidating. How do we speak clearly and meaningfully? How can we convey complex art concepts to a broader audience?

This course offers practical tools and approaches to help with confidence, clarity, and imagination. Through improvisational exercises and inspiring examples, you’ll practice new ways of engaging audiences and keeping the conversation going.

This is a five week interactive course with 2 hour online sessions each week. 

The course runs once a week from from 11th February - 11th March 2026.

For more information on the course follow this link: Public Speaking for Artists and Curators - Node Center

The Arts SU aims to support UAL students with developing their professional practice. Therefore, we are working with Node Center to offer FREE places on this course for three UAL students. 

If you want to apply to attend this course, please send in your application to us using this LINK.

The deadline to apply is 7th January 2026.

If you have any queries about this course or the application process, please do not hesitate to get in touch with the Arts Programme team at the Arts SU - artsprogramme@su.arts.ac.uk 

Skills you can gain from this opportunity

Just by applying to this opportunity, you will develop your transferable skills. It will build your application writing, articulating your aspirations, demonstrating proactive behaviour and ambition, and learning to seek constructive feedback. 

If selected for this opportunity, we hope you will develop your skills in:  

• Professional and Business Skills                                                       
• Career Readiness

Still not sure whether to apply? Why not read about the expereinces of other UAL students have attended Node courses, funded by the Arts SU.

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