Mark Devereux Projects were commissioned in 2026 to produce and deliver New Art Exchange’s annual CURATE programme for emerging Global Ethnic Majority curators from across the Midlands.
“CURATE – a development scheme to support aspiring Global Ethnic Majority leaders – is a key part of NAE’s Transform programme we are so pleased to have worked with MDP on the delivery of its second iteration. Mark expertly facilitated an intensive 3-day in-person residency at NAE in Nottingham in the Spring, upskilling our cohort and equipping them with the skills and knowledge required of a prospective curator, then using his extensive experience to support the cohort with tailored mentoring sessions and a practical installation placement. The feedback received from participants has been fantastic, and we look forward to working with MDP on any future iterations of the programme.“
[Emma Gower, New Art Exchange]
“Mark ran us through all the aspects of curating an exhibition and answered all our questions. Applying his own knowledge as an independent curator with how exhibitions run in institutions, to ensure we had a well-rounded knowledge of curation. His 1-1s were extremely helpful too, allowing us to ask specific and even simple questions, ensuring no one question as silly – it was important to be inquisitive.
[Curate] addressed all routines that go into curation from pitch to funding and risk assessments etc, allowing me to understand the fundamentals and ‘criteria’ followed by curators and institutions to put on exhibitions. It also allowed me to understand all the collaborations and initiatives galleries look for when creating exhibitions e.g., working with estates, community groups (and the importance of this reach).”
[CURATE 2026 participant]
“I found Mark’s guidance to be valuable. His sessions highlighted that there is no single approach to curatorial practice, and that different curators engage with different questions and challenges in different ways. This helped broaden my understanding of curation and encouraged me to consider my own approach more critically.”
[CURATE 2026 participant]