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CAMPUS ART DUBAI 11.0 PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT



Campus Art Dubai (CAD) is part of Art Dubai’s extensive year-round programming and aims to provide existing and aspiring members of the region’s cultural and creative community with educational and professional opportunities. CAD was the first programme of its kind in the region and has continuously developed and reinvented itself over its past iterations.



Campus Art Dubai 11.0 Professional Development

CAD 11.0 Professional Development provided aspiring art professionals with exclusive access to the arts industry, offering insights to key roles in the art and culture sector, as well as professional opportunities to facilitate career growth. The programme is designed to give participants an in-depth understanding of how different creative institutions function, while also addressing the skills and local context to help participants to succeed in a new field.


This year’s edition of CAD Professional Development ran alongside Art Dubai’s long standing Traineeship programme; giving individuals the opportunity to take on areas of responsibility within the arts under the mentorship of senior members of the Art Dubai team, while simultaneously being guided to a career within the industry.


Participants started with an intensive three to four-month placement, where they gained direct early-career experience in one of Art Dubai’s departments in the lead-up to and during the fair. The traineeship opportunity required dedication and commitment, as trainees were expected to work long hours and some weekends during the lead-up to and throughout the fair, reflecting the nature of the industry and gaining invaluable hands-on experience in this field. Throughout this placement, participants had access to masterclasses from Art Dubai Group senior staff, mentorship sessions with an allocated team mentor, and a set of tasks that best relates to their ambitions. After the fair, participants were provided with the opportunity to participate in a 1-month programme tailored to elevate their career prospects in the creative industries, including skill-based learning opportunities and introductions to key figures in the local arts and culture scene.


Applications for Campus Art Dubai 12.0 will open soon.


The CAD 11.0 Professional Development Programme included:


PROGRAMMING

The programming department oversees the development and implementation of Art Dubai’s non-commercial and partner programmes, ranging from research to budgeting, communication, planning, execution, and reporting. Through a variety of initiatives such as Campus Art Dubai and Art Dubai Commissions, the programming department is responsible for creating meaningful experiences and building relationships with artists and curators locally, elevating Art Dubai’s mission of supporting the development of the local cultural ecosystem and putting modern and contemporary art from the Global South on the international cultural map.


VIP RELATIONS

The VIP department is responsible for overseeing all aspects of VIP initiatives, particularly focusing on developing outreach programmes and cultivating relationships with VIP and institutional audiences relevant to the fair.  The department is responsible for growing and sustaining Art Dubai’s existing network of VIPs, as well as engaging top collectors (local, regional and international) through events and bespoke programming.


GALLERY RELATIONS

The Gallery relations department is responsible for all participating galleries and their exhibitions at the fair. The department liaises with guest curators, committees, contractors, and logistics, and manages all communication with galleries with regards to their participation at the fair including but not limited to floorplans, exhibiting artworks, price lists and catalogue content.


COMMUNICATIONS

The communications department is responsible for all of Art Dubai’s messaging and PR as well as any communications-related partnership deliverables. Through social and digital media channels, content creation and management, and media partnerships, the department’s key mission is to amplify the fair’s position in the global, regional, and local media landscape as well as to successfully drive physical and digital footfall to the fair’s content through its owned channels and strategic marketing initiatives.


FAIR PRODUCTION

The production department is responsible for overseeing all logistics involved in the production of the fair and the Art Dubai website and mobile application. The department assists in the management of fair partnerships and production of the fair’s programming such as commissions, performances, third party spaces, and after parties.



CONTEMPORARY ART AND THE HISTORY OF ART FAIRS 

Learn about today’s art trends, key players, and fair dynamics through a chronological look at how the art world has developed.


ART COLLECTORS AND THE VALUE OF ART

Learn how art gains value, and the role collectors play in the market.


INTRO TO ART AND FINANCE 

Gain insights into how the art world functions from an economic standpoint.


ART AND THE LAW 

Navigate the legal frameworks affecting art, from copyrights to disputes.


EVENT MANAGEMENT CRASH COURSE 

Learn about what it takes to manage a leading international art fair.


COMMUNITY MANAGEMENT  

Master the tools and strategies for effective communication and community management.


PROGRAMMING AND AUDIENCE ENGAGEMENT  

Learn how to craft meaningful and impactful programmes to nurture, captivate, and engage audiences.


In addition to the aforementioned masterclasses, gain direct insight through conversations with: 

  • Gallery Directors
  • Creative Recruiters
  • Institution / Museum Directors
  • Curators
  • Practicing Artists



In addition to an internal placement with Art Dubai during the lead up to fair and masterclasses lead by senior team members going over the different elements that make up the company, members of the CAD 11.0 Professional Development have access to:


  • One on one mentorship sessions with senior staff
  • Workshops and guidance in career building
  • Behind the scenes tours of creative industries in the UAE