Distinguished international curators engage in enlightening discussions about pivotal exhibitions and projects in this complimentary online series.

The MA Curatorial Practice program at the School of the Visual Arts (SVA) equips students with comprehensive skills in curating across various vital aspects. Our two-year master’s program encompasses history, theory, practical exhibition-making, and extensive networking to prepare graduates for success in the professional world, guided by globally acknowledged curators.
Join us for our inaugural information session about the program online on September 18 at 10:00 AM (EDT). Additional sessions are scheduled for October 16, November 13, and December 11. Applications are now being accepted for Fall 2026 admission.
We are excited to announce the upcoming events for Fall/Winter 2025–2026 at MACP. Orchestrated by Steven Henry Madoff, Founding Chair of MACP, the Curatorial Roundtable provides an international platform for curators and institutional leaders to engage in discussions on significant projects. All events are accessible online and are free of charge to the public. Explore our guest speakers here.
To receive a Zoom link just prior to each event, click on the date below to register via Eventbrite:
The Curatorial Roundtable
- September 17, 9:00 AM (EDT)
Featuring Philippe Pirotte, the former co-artistic director of the Busan Biennale 2024, who speaks from Frankfurt.
- September 24, 9:00 AM (EDT)
With Solvita Krese, director of the Latvian Centre for Contemporary Art; the acclaimed art collective, Slavs and Tatars; and Antra Priede, vice-rector of the Art Academy of Latvia, joining from Riga.
- October 1, 9:00 AM (EDT)
Nontobeko Ntombela, lecturing at the Wits School of Arts, discusses her work from Johannesburg.
- October 8, 9:00 AM (EDT)
Bernardo Mosqueira, founder of Solar dos Abacaxis and director of the Prêmio FOCO ArtRio, speaks from New York.
- October 15, 9:00 AM (EDT)
Doreen A. Ríos, founder of [ANTI]MATERIA, will discuss fostering global dialogue within digital and post-digital art from San Diego.
Special Fall Spotlight
October 9, 2025, 6:30–8:00 PM (EDT)
This event will take place in-person at MA Curatorial Practice, located at 132 West 21st Street, 10th floor, New York. Internationally recognized artist Ahmet Öğüt will present an overview of his work, emphasizing the significance of a daring curatorial approach in his artistic practice, including projects encompassing works by David Wojnarowicz, Marlene Dumas, Superflex, Alfredo Jaar, Harun Farocki, and many others.