Demystifying the Art World: Building Blocks of an Art World Resume

RESCHEDULED DATE: May 6th, 2026
Time: 7pm
Location: 401 Richmond Street West, Suite 262
Tickets: $5
Capacity: 65

What do art professionals really look for when reviewing a resume or CV? Which experiences make you stand out, and which can be skipped? This session will cover: 

• Practical strategies to highlight achievements that matter to galleries, curators, and institutions
• What counts: grants, residencies, publications, exhibition history, awards,  art fairs and more
• How to evolve your resume to reflect growth and prepare for new opportunities
  

Speakers: Stanzie Tooth, Contemporary Artist; Jim Shedden, Curator, Special Projects & Director, Publishing, Art Gallery of Ontario; Camila Salcedo, Artist, Curator and Facilitator.

Moderator: Josh Heuman, Head of Artistic Engagement, Koffler Arts. 

Learn more about TOAF’s 2026 Demystifying the Art World sessions.

P.S. The $5 fee is used to reserve your space, but if the fee is a barrier, please reach out to us at programming@toaf.ca to register.