STRUCTURE:

Currently, AWrI is entirely virtual. Over the course of the five-week program, a series of speakers give a public lecture related to their personal critical practice, which is free and open to the public. The lecture is followed by a private workshop for AWrI participants to ask questions and brainstorm under the direction of the visiting speaker. In addition to these Saturday workshops, AWrI students are paired with a member of Burnaway’s editorial masthead for one-on-one sessions in order to develop a long-form essay that can serve as a writing sample or possible pitch. These one-on-one sessions will take place before the public lectures on Saturday mornings. Additionally, students will learn practical skills necessary for a career in art criticism, including how and where to pitch. Starting in 2021, each edition of AWrI features a keynote public lecture by a renowned cultural figure.