Museo del Prado's Summer School 2026 Offers Practical Training for Art Historians
In 2026, the Museo del Prado will host the seventh edition of its Summer School, which began in 2019, aimed at providing practical training for emerging art historians and curators. Sponsored by Fundación Banco Sabadell, this complimentary program will revolve around two exhibitions: 'A la manera de Italia. España y el gótico mediterráneo (1320-1420)' and 'Prado. Siglo XXI'. Participants will collaborate with curators and conservators to delve into exhibition narratives and the presentation of collections. The curriculum includes hands-on research on Baroque art and the development of exhibition texts. Online classes commence on June 3, 2026, followed by in-person sessions from June 29 to July 3, 2026. Applications must be submitted by May 10, 2026, with results revealed on May 21, 2026.
Key facts
- The Museo del Prado's Summer School 2026 is its seventh edition, starting in 2019.
- Fundación Banco Sabadell provides free funding, supporting it since the first edition.
- The program focuses on temporary exhibitions 'A la manera de Italia' and 'Prado. Siglo XXI' and the permanent collection.
- Curators Joan Molina, Alfonso Palacio, and Elena Cenalmor Bruquetas will lead discussions.
- Conservators Javier Portús, David García Cueto, and Carlos G. Navarro will participate in sessions.
- Students will research Baroque paintings and create exhibition texts under supervision.
- Findings will be added to the museum's database and website by Ana Martín Bravo.
- Applications are due by May 10, 2026, with in-person sessions from June 29 to July 3, 2026.
Entities
Artists
- Joan Molina
- Alfonso Palacio
- Elena Cenalmor Bruquetas
- Javier Portús
- David García Cueto
- Carlos G. Navarro
- Ana Moreno Rebordinos
- Juan Ramón Sanz
- Ana Martín Bravo
Institutions
- Museo del Prado
- Fundación Banco Sabadell
- masdearte
Locations
- Madrid
- Spain