Writing Art: The Ultimate Art Writing Course
Unlock the Power of Words in Art. For writers, artists and creative thinkers keen to develop their writing on and as art!
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Are you an artist, writer, or creative looking to master the art of writing about art? Whether you're an emerging critic, a curator, or simply someone who wants to write beautifully about creative practice, Writing Art is designed to equip you with the tools to develop your craft.
This 8-week immersive course will transform the way you write about visual culture. With expert guidance, inspiring readings, intensive feedback on your work, and practical exercises, you'll learn how to craft compelling exhibition texts, write insightful reviews, and explore writing as an artistic practice in itself.
Develop your Unique Voice:
Learn techniques to build your distinct writing style and confidently express your thoughts on art.
Practical Skills to Hone your Craft:
Gain experience writing reviews, essays, and catalogue texts that are vital in the art world.
Expansive Resources to Challenge:
Experiment with storytelling, autotheory, and experimental forms through weekly readings.
What You'll Gain:
✅ Master the art of writing about visual culture and learning 'art language' that is relatable, accessible and not pretentious
✅ Learn the secrets of crafting compelling exhibition texts and catalogue essays
✅ Develop your own voice and perspective in art writing
✅ Experiment with autotheory, criticism, exhibition text, reviews, essays, and writing as an art form
✅ Build confidence in sharing your writing with others with supportive feedback sessions
Spaces Are Limited!
We are only running this course once this year and spaces are limited! Don't miss yours!
Sign Up Now!About Your Instructor
Julia Kotziamani is an artist and writer whose work explores art history, memoir, and cultural theory. Currently pursuing a PhD at the Royal College of Art, her teaching focuses on empowering participants to explore the possibilities of language in shaping perceptions of art.
She studied History of Art at the Courtauld Institute and worked at Sotheby's before pursuing her own practice full-time. As the Founder of Nimble Art School, Julia is dedicated to democratising art education and encouraging new and challenging voices in art writing.
Her work has been widely exhibited, including at the 2018 Venice Biennale. Her recent MFA Degree show at Goldsmiths won the Almacantar Award for an installation of text-based performance and documentation. Julia has contributed to books, articles, and artworks, with her writing appearing in publications such as Grazia, Marie Claire, Elle, Newsweek, and The Daily Telegraph.
Why Join Now?
🚀 Limited Early Bird Offer: Only £230 until April 1st (then £285) 🎯 Guaranteed Transformation: Gain confidence in your writing and expand your creative practice 🧑🤝🧑 Join a Thriving Community: Connect with like-minded creatives in an inspiring learning space
What Past Participants Say:
"This course gave me the confidence to share my writing publicly. I learned so much about blending personal narrative with art criticism."
"I didn't know writing about art could be this engaging and liberating. Highly recommend!"
"I want a second term now!"
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Course Overview:
Week 1: Introducing Art Writing - Find your voice and learn the fundamentals of writing about art.
Week 2: Autotheory - Explore how personal narrative can enrich your art writing.
Week 3: Exhibition and Catalogue Texts - Master the skill of writing concise yet engaging texts for shows.
Week 4: Writing as Art - Discover writing as a creative medium in itself.
Week 5: Art Criticism and Reviews - Write powerful reviews that shape cultural conversations.
Week 6: Artists' Lives - Learn how biography and storytelling can deepen your writing.
Week 7: Art Theory and Feature Writing - Engage with critical theory and develop feature-length articles.
Week 8: Writing Across Cultures - Explore non-Western traditions and decolonizing art writing.
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We are only running this course once this year and spaces are limited! Don't miss yours!
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