Contemporary Art Academy

Contemporary Art Academy is an online art educational initiative offering courses to practicing artists, co-founded by Zavier Ellis & Mathew Gibson.  

CRITICAL CONTEXT (PG2) WAITING LIST

Please fill out registration form below and you will be added to the CRITICAL CONTEXT (PG2)WAITING LIST. Any questions please write to office@contemporaryartacademy.com

Course Description

CRITICAL CONTEXT (PG2) enables artists to deepen the understanding of their practice and write an artist statement, edited by a professional art journalist. You will explore the art historical and contemporary context of your practice by participating in tutor led crits, group discussions, a 1-2-1 review, artist talk and professional practice seminar. Participants are encouraged to contribute to group discussions in crits and seminars.  Underpinned by Artist and Professional Practice seminars, key outcomes from CRITICAL CONTEXT (PG2) include:

  • 1-2-1 feedback from lead tutor
  • Guidance on research methodology
  • Group discussion with lead tutor and peer group
  • Artwork feedback from established industry professionals and peer group
  • Critical development in relation to historical and contemporary context
  • Artist Talk from established artist
  • Professional Practice seminar with established artworld professional
  • Peer group chat forum
  • Professionally edited artist statement
  • Graduate access to PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE (PG3)

CRITICAL CONTEXT (PG2) is for: 

  • Artists who have completed PERSONAL PRACTICE (PG1)