Mentorship 2024

About the Mentorship

In 2024, The55Project hosted a six-month mentorship program with curator Josué Mattos.

The program provided participating Brazilian artists with constructive feedback, portfolio refinement, project supervision, and strategies to strengthen their professional presence in the international art world.

Throughout the mentorship, artists engaged in individual and group sessions that encouraged dialogue, critical reflection, and career-oriented guidance.

Mentorship Workflow

  • Critical Reading

    Critical Reading of Artwork Production: In-depth analysis and constructive critique of your current body of work to help refine and develop your artistic voice.

  • Portfolio Editing

    Assistance in organizing and presenting your portfolio, including the creation of technical sheets and descriptive entries for your sets of works.

  • Project Supervision

    Guidance in developing and submitting proposals for museum and cultural center calls, including detailed feedback on your applications.

  • Career Strategy

    Advice on navigating the art world, including gallery representation, exhibitions, and building professional relationships.

  • Marketing and Promotion

    Tips and strategies for promoting your work through social media, online platforms, and traditional media outlets.

  • Networking Opportunities

    Connecting with other artists, curators, and art professionals to expand your professional network and gain exposure.

The mentor

Josué Mattos

Josué Mattos is an art historian and curator. He obtained a Bachelor's and Master's degree in Contemporary Art History from the Université Paris X Nanterre. In 2009, he completed a master's degree in Curatorial Practices at the Université Paris 1 Panthéon-Sorbonne. He curated the first edition of Frestas - Triennial of Arts in Sorocaba, Brazil, and was also involved in various art projects and exhibitions, including the program "É crédito ou débito?" that traveled to different cities in São Paulo.

Josué Mattos has been involved in art workshops, debates, and art salon juries in several cities in Brazil, such as Fortaleza, Piracicaba, Salvador, Brasília, Recife, Ribeirão Preto, São Paulo, Joinville, and Florianópolis. He is the editor of the magazine "Binômios" and is currently working on the development of the Veras Cultural Center in Florianópolis, Brazil.