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MAM's course program is organized into four thematic areas that address modern and contemporary Brazilian art from different perspectives, ranging from artistic production to its distribution, reception and mediation processes, including training aimed at professionals working in cultural institutions. The goal is to promote a broad debate on the social and aesthetic issues that influence the artistic field, in addition to encouraging students to develop a repertoire that is sensitive to the museum's activities, exhibitions and collection.

Offered in the following formats online and/or in personThe courses are taught by renowned professionals in fields such as photography, art history and criticism, literature, museology, and cultural production. The program aims to cater to a diverse audience, including beginners and experts interested in the dissemination and appreciation of contemporary art.

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1. Narratives of Art History
Theoretical expository courses on art history and criticism, which explore different approaches, perspectives and contexts.

2. Cultural Management
Theoretical and practical courses for interested parties and professionals working in museums and cultural institutions on topics such as research, conservation, mediation, curation and production.

3. Contemporary Cultural Themes
Theoretical and practical courses designed to understand contemporary historical, aesthetic and political issues, integrating different areas of knowledge.

4. Artistic Practices
Practical courses and study groups designed to guide students' artistic production in the languages ​​of the visual arts.

All courses issue a certificate of participation.

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Email: cursos@mam.org.br
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Cultural mediation: art, education and curatorship

19 Aug 26 – 09 Sep 26
how to make museum plans

how to make museum plans

18 Aug 26 – 03 Sep 26
Image. Image description: A light-skinned man seen in right profile is working on the restoration of an old painting. He has short, gray hair, wears tortoiseshell-framed glasses, has stubble, and is wearing a long-sleeved white lab coat with a black logo on the left cuff. In his left hand, he holds a wooden tiento (painter's walking stick) with a padded tip resting on the edge of the easel. In his right hand, he holds a fine blue-handled brush, applying minute details to the eye area of ​​the man portrayed in the painting. On his left hand, he also wears a gold wedding ring and a smartwatch with a black strap. The painting being restored is mounted on a dark wooden easel to the left. The work is a portrait in dark, earthy tones of a man with a beard, long hair, and a large, dark hat, reminiscent of the classic Baroque style. The room's lighting is directed and focused on the restorer and the canvas, highlighting the texture of the professional's skin and the details of the painting, while the back of the room remains dimly lit. End of description.

Introduction to the conservation and restoration of paintings

18 Jun 26 – 08 Aug 26
accessibility in museums

accessibility in museums

16 Jun 26 – 07 Jul 26
Image. Image description: The photograph shows the installation of an exhibition in a large gallery or museum hall. The space has a high ceiling, a white ceiling with recessed lighting in side coves, and a floor covered with a brown protective material with white lines demarcating it. In the center and background, four light-skinned men are working on installing structures. On the left, a man is at the top of an orange folding ladder, adjusting the ceiling lighting; he is wearing a black t-shirt and dark trousers. Below him, another man in a beige t-shirt and jeans observes the work. In the center, a third man, wearing a gray striped t-shirt, is positioned on an aluminum ladder, with his arms raised adjusting a metal rod that descends from the ceiling. On the right, in the foreground, a man with a short beard, wearing a gray t-shirt and dark trousers, holds a screwdriver and works on a large suspended metal structure. This structure is a long, hollow rectangle made of thin, dark metal bars that appears to float in the middle of the hall. The space is large and undergoing a transformation, with extra wooden ladders scattered around and tools on the floor. The lighting is bright and artificial, creating a focused and industrial work environment. End of description.

production of exhibitions in art museums

19 May 26 – 09 Jun 26
right for the cultural sector

right for the cultural sector

11 Mar 25 – 08 Apr 25
production of exhibitions in art museums

production of exhibitions in art museums

10 Sep 24 – 26 Sep 24
Image. Start of image description: Graphic design poster with a black background. The composition features four elongated triangles that extend into the central area from the edges: a blue one on the left, a yellow one at the top, a white one at the base, and a red one on the right. German text is arranged geometrically and rotated between the triangles. End of image description.

right for the cultural sector

07 Apr 26 – 28 Apr 26 registrations closed
Image. Beginning of image description: Composition of three old black and white photographs on a light gray background. The largest, on the left, shows a sculpture being covered or uncovered with bubble wrap. The two smaller ones on the right show public monuments in squares at night, with parts wrapped in plastic, suggesting an artistic intervention. End of image description.

management of contemporary art collections

16 Mar 26 – 04 May 26 registrations closed
Image. Image description: The image shows two silver coins on a solid black background. The coin on the left displays the value.

dynamics of the art economy

19 Feb 26 – 19 Mar 26 registrations closed
Image description: A close-up photo of an embroidered artwork inside a round wooden frame. The work is made on an ecru or white fabric and features the embroidered outline in black thread of the face and shoulders of a figure with a shaved or bald head. The eyes are outlined, and the most striking feature is the filling of the mouth area with dense black thread embroidery, forming a rectangle that simulates a gag or silencing device. The frame rests on a dark, uniform surface. End of description.

museology and anticolonial strategies

21 Nov 25 – 19 Dec 25 registrations closed
collecting in art

collecting in art

11 Aug 25 – 08 Sep 25 registrations closed
exhibition production: how does an art show come about?

exhibition production: how does an art show come about?

05 Jul 25 – 02 Aug 25 registrations closed
development and production of cultural projects

development and production of cultural projects

10 Jun 25 – 01 Jul 25 registrations closed
design and branding for cultural institutions

design and branding for cultural institutions

12 May 25 – 28 May 25 registrations closed
introduction to painting conservation and restoration

introduction to painting conservation and restoration

06 May 25 – 31 May 25 registrations closed
curation in independent spaces

curation in independent spaces

10 Apr 25 – 24 Apr 25 registrations closed
public policies for culture

public policies for culture

07 Apr 25 – 14 Apr 25 registrations closed
collection management policy: reflections and practice

collection management policy: reflections and practice

11 Mar 25 – 20 Mar 25 registrations closed
dynamics of the art economy

dynamics of the art economy

12 Feb 25 – 19 Mar 25 registrations closed
digital communication in museums

digital communication in museums

19 Aug 24 – 09 Sep 24 registrations closed
museology, law and decoloniality

museology, law and decoloniality

15 Jul 24 – 12 Aug 24 registrations closed
introduction to painting conservation and restoration

introduction to painting conservation and restoration

13 Jun 24 – 03 Aug 24 registrations closed
production of exhibitions in art museums

production of exhibitions in art museums

08 Apr 24 – 24 Apr 24 registrations closed
management of museum collections

management of museum collections

05 Mar 24 – 14 Mar 24 registrations closed
law for the cultural sector, with Olívia Bonan

law for the cultural sector, with Olívia Bonan

28 Feb 24 – 20 Mar 24 registrations closed
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