In this course the students will study the different types of galleries which exist in Canada, and of the ways in which their management and programming are structured. The range of galleries considered will include public and private galleries as well as artist-run spaces. The course will provide an understanding of the various positions in a gallery, including: Director, Curator, Registrar, and Installation staff, as well as volunteers, various committees and the Board of Directors. Students will also study granting agencies for the visual arts in Canada, including those at the municipal, provincial and national levels.
Prerequisite: Third Year Standing, FINA 111, FINA 121, FINA 150