Founded in 1932, the Courtauld is an internationally renowned centre for the teaching and research of history of art and a major public gallery, working to advance how we see and understand the visual arts. As both a university and a public gallery, the Courtauld combines world-class research, teaching, and conservation with an internationally renowned collection, including masterpieces from the Renaissance to the present day. The Courtauld''s commitment to public engagement and lifelong learning underpins its mission to make art accessible and inspiring to audiences of all ages and backgrounds. With a vision to become the world''s most ambitious, dynamic and innovative centre for the visual arts, the Courtauld is entering an exciting new phase through the launch of Open Courtauld. Building on existing achievements in the fields of school-level art education and adult learning programmes, Open Courtauld will be a major new department dedicated to embedding lifelong learning as one of the Courtauld''s core activities and as a major income stream for the organisation. Open Courtauld represents a transformative expansion of the Courtauld''s educational offer, combining in-person and digital programmes to create new pathways into the visual arts for people of all ages, from schoolchildren to retirees. This ambitious new department will become a vibrant third pillar of the Courtauld''s work, complementing its famous academic institute and celebrated gallery. The Director of Open C