Future Now Symposium 2024
15-16 February | Yorkshire Museum

Debate | Discuss | Connect
#FutureNow2024

The Future Now Symposium brings together award-winning artists who engage with themes from our changing world, such as: the ethics of representation, curation, AI and new technologies, diaspora and threats posed by the climate emergency.

This two-day event connects key institutions, galleries and artists to energise our minds and invite dialogue around the most pressing topics from the creative sector. Some sessions include: Curation in the 21st Century: How to Make an Exhibition?, Photography in Focus and Creativity in a Digital World: The Impact of New Technologies. Featured speakers include Hannah Lim, Heather Phillipson, Julianknxx, Marcus Lyon, Margaret Salmon and Steve Messam, as well as representatives from Baltic, Barbican, LCC, Harewood House, Tate, Turner Contemporary, the V&A and more. Future Now is a platform for idea generation and a key event in the UK arts calendar. The 2024 edition asks: what does the future of curation look like? How do I develop my career as an artist? Where is photography headed? Is AI really a threat to creativity? What does it mean to make art that is caught between multiple places, times and genres? What is the intersection of science, anthropology and photography?

Alongside thought-provoking debates and panel discussions, we are also offering portfolio reviews by our experienced practitioners. We are also inviting you to the Aesthetica Art Prize Private View and the Artists Drinks’ Reception on Friday 16 February. This is an amazing opportunity to meet artists, collectors and gallerists at an event that surveys today’s art world.


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Day One | Thursday 15 February 2024





Portfolio Reviews
Hosted by Industry Professionals
Daily


These 1-1 sessions, hosted at York Theatre Royal, are for practitioners working across all genres, including painting, photography, digital media, sculpture, video and more. Our industry experts provide essential guidance on how to develop ideas and further artists’ careers, as well as providing insights on funding opportunities and exhibition. Each session lasts 20 minutes. This is an opportunity to get key advice on any number of topics: how to accelerate your practice through digital platforms, how to approach curators and galleries, or simply to discuss a particular portion of your portfolio in real time. Booking essential. Click here to find out more.

Image Credit
Courtesy Jim Poyner.

 


Day Two | Friday 16 February 2024





Portfolio Reviews
Hosted by Industry Professionals
Daily


These 1-1 sessions, hosted at York Theatre Royal, are for practitioners working across all genres, including painting, photography, digital media, sculpture, video and more. Our industry experts provide essential guidance on how to develop ideas and further artists’ careers, as well as providing insights on funding opportunities and exhibition. Each session lasts 20 minutes. This is an opportunity to get key advice on any number of topics: how to accelerate your practice through digital platforms, how to approach curators and galleries, or simply to discuss a particular portion of your portfolio in real time. Booking essential. Click here to find out more.

Image Credit
Courtesy Jim Poyner.