Learning & Events

The Exhibitions Group delivers a lively programme of events, online trainings, an annual Online Share Session, and our annual in-person event, Exhibitions Connect.

EXHIBITIONS CONNECT

Join colleagues nationwide for networking and inspiration at the UK’s principal event for the cultural exhibitions sector on 29 April 2025 at the Victoria and Albert Museum, London.

Artistic Commissioning

This short online course explores why and how you might commission a contemporary artist to create new work as part of a temporary exhibition or touring project. 5 + 12 Dec 2024, 09:30 – 12:30 each day.

Working in Partnership & Writing an Agreement

This short online training provides participants with the confidence, skills and resources to develop a project partnership and write an agreement. Thurs 16 + Thurs 23 Jan 2025, 13:00 – 16:00 each day.

Economics of Touring Exhibitions

This workshop explores the economic and partnership models that venues can utilise to tour nationally.

Strategic Interpretation Planning for Engaging Exhibitions

This workshop gives attendees the tools and resources to develop an effective, layered and visitor-focussed interpretative strategy and plan.

Introduction to UK Touring Exhibitions

Short online course for anyone new to, or who wishes to start, producing and/or receiving local, regional and national touring exhibitions.

Preparing to Borrow

This live online training guides participants through the complete lending and borrowing process when borrowing from UK public museums and galleries.

Consultancy and Bespoke Training

We offer consultancy and bespoke training to support your touring work. Please contact us if you or your organisation needs advice or strategic support not covered through our regular professional development programme.

International Training

We can come to you! Building on its successful professional development programme in the UK, The Exhibitions Group now offers training internationally.

Power Hour Sessions

Power Hour sessions are information-based mentoring sessions focused on a challenge you are experiencing in relation to an area of your exhibition, touring or partnership work.

Sector Support Webinars

Thanks to Art Fund support, in 2021 The Exhibitions Group hosted a series of Sector Support Webinars.

The Exhibitions Group at Large

Come and meet us at events around the UK and internationally.