Aspire is a skills-driven professional development course designed for artists, curators, and arts professionals, delivered by industry experts to further your career in contemporary visual arts. Join a community of creative professionals, foster new relationships with prospective project partners, and acquire practical experience by curating a Communal Space exhibition at a reputable National Portfolio Organisation.

Course Leader

Ricardo Reverón Blanco is an author, curator and art writer. He is Curator & Programme Manager at Aspex Portsmouth and the co-founder of UnderExposed, a photography platform and collective dedicated to encouraging artistic collaboration.

Ricardo has worked on a plethora of curatorial projects and publications, including Photoworks’ From Little Acorns - Festival in a Box, Johnny Pitts’ solo exhibition Home is not a Place at Graves Gallery, and Light which was exhibited at Peckham 24 (2021).

Course Overview

Find an in-depth look at the Aspire programme and course content in our downloadable pdf

Fundraising for Your Project

• Look at the various approaches to fundraising, from individual giving to grant applications.

Budgeting & Project Management Masterclasses

• Explore a range of concepts that provide a broad understanding of project management and budgeting.

Arts Facilitation Practice

• Learn strategies and techniques to encourage community participation in projects, events and activities.

Promoting Your Own Work

• Learn the tools needed to create and manage successful marketing campaigns and develop a distinct brand and visual identity.

Curatorial Masterclass (2 Sessions)

• Practical hands-on sessions where you will gain experience curating one of Aspex’s Communal Space exhibitions.

Course Dates

Course Start: 8 October 2024

Course End: 11 March 2025

(Sessions will take place monthly on Tuesdays from 1-4 pm in the Aspex Comunal Space, see exact dates on our downloadable pdf)

For any enquiries, please contact ricardo@aspex.org.uk