1 Identify your goals and interests

Before you reach out to other curators, you need to have a clear idea of what you want to achieve and what you are curious about. Do you want to find collaborators for a specific project or theme? Do you want to explore new trends or practices in curatorial work? Do you want to share your expertise or challenges with others? Do you want to expand your audience or market? Having a clear and specific goal and interest will help you narrow down your search and target the most relevant and compatible curators.

2 Research and connect

Once you have identified your goals and interests, you need to do some research and find out who are the curators that match your criteria. You can use various sources and platforms, such as online databases, directories, publications, social media, podcasts, webinars, and newsletters, to discover and learn more about the work and profile of different curators. You can also attend events, such as exhibitions, conferences, workshops, and festivals, where you can meet and interact with curators in person or online. When you connect with other curators, be respectful, professional, and genuine. Introduce yourself briefly and clearly, explain your goals and interests, and express your appreciation and curiosity for their work.

3 Communicate and collaborate

After you have established an initial contact with other curators, you need to maintain and deepen the communication and collaboration. You can use various tools and methods, such as emails, phone calls, video calls, online forums, blogs, newsletters, and social media, to keep in touch and exchange information, ideas, feedback, and resources. You can also propose and participate in joint projects, such as exhibitions, publications, podcasts, webinars, and workshops, where you can showcase your work, share your perspectives, and learn from each other. You can also join and create networks, associations, and platforms, where you can connect with more curators and access more opportunities and support.

5 Reflect and evaluate

Finally, you need to reflect and evaluate the outcomes and impacts of your dialogue and exchange with other curators. You need to ask yourself and your peers some questions, such as: What did you learn from each other? What did you achieve together? What were the challenges and difficulties? What were the benefits and opportunities? How did you improve your curatorial skills and knowledge? How did you enhance your curatorial network and reputation? How did you influence your audience and sector? By reflecting and evaluating, you can identify your strengths and weaknesses, celebrate your successes and learn from your failures, and plan your next steps and goals.