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International Association of Curators of Contemporary Art

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SAC International Curatorial Residency 2025
OPEN CALL
SAC International Curatorial Residency 2025
OPEN CALL

The SAC International Curatorial Residency Program 2025 invites international curators to apply for a fully funded residency in Barcelona. Apply by 1 Mar 2025.

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OPEN CALL
CRITIC-IN-RESIDENCE: Ljubljana, Slovenia
OPEN CALL
CRITIC-IN-RESIDENCE: Ljubljana, Slovenia
OPEN CALL

MGLC Švicarija in collaboration with the Igor Zabel Association for Culture and Theory, both based in Ljubljana, Slovenia, invites art historians, art critics, and cultural journalists to apply for a fully funded, one-month residency in Ljubljana. Apply by 31 January 2025.

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OPEN CALL
Jan van Eyck Academie Residency
OPEN CALL
Jan van Eyck Academie Residency
OPEN CALL

Artists and designers coming from all fields, architects, curators, writers and researchers, makers and critical thinkers, including duos and collectives, can apply for an 11-month residency at the Jan van Eyck Academie in Maastricht, the Netherlands. Apply by 27 Jan 2025.

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OPEN CALL
NXTHVN Fellowship Program
OPEN CALL
NXTHVN Fellowship Program
OPEN CALL

NXTHVN invites artists and curators to apply for its paid 10-month Fellowship program. Apply by March 3, 2025.

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OPEN CALL

IKT Congress 2025: Qatar / UAE
8 - 14 April 2025

We’re excited to share the program for IKT Congress 2025, which will include exclusive guided tours, visits to renowned cultural sites such as the Qatar National Museum, Louvre Abu Dhabi, and the 2025 Sharjah Biennial, and much more! For more details visit IKT Congress 2025.

Registration opens at the beginning of the new year—stay tuned!

Spotlight is a new series of short interviews, aiming to showcase the diverse expertise and innovative approaches of our members. Whether you're seeking inspiration or searching for potential partners, join us on this captivating journey as we uncover the stories, ideas, and creative visions of our IKT community.

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Spotlight with Andrea Rodriguez Novoa
Spotlight with Andrea Rodriguez Novoa

“For me, the role and responsibility of a curator today go beyond writing about political engagement; it’s about being actively engaged, caring deeply, and fostering long-lasting relationships with artists and their work.”

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Spotlight with Michael Hill 
Spotlight with Michael Hill 

“To be a curator is a privilege. The role affords the opportunity to spotlight or champion the work of others. There is a great responsibility in holding this type of position [...]”

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Spotlight with Frank-Thorsten Moll
Spotlight with Frank-Thorsten Moll

“I experience my profession as extremely contradictory and I think that enduring contradictions is one of our most important tasks today. But of course, enduring is not enough. Constantly questioning our own privileges, [...], should lead to an even greater change in our curatorial approaches.”

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Spotlight with Sabine Schaschl
Spotlight with Sabine Schaschl

“As a curator, I would like to help create mutual understanding, and to facilitate the exploration of new social needs and impulses, because in many ways, art offers a means of finding a language with which to do so.”

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Connect, learn, and expand your horizons with IKT, the International Association of Curators of Contemporary Art.

IKT is a members organisation that brings together curators from across the world, to meet, share knowledge, exchange ideas and broaden their professional networks. IKT represents the professional interests of contemporary curators worldwide.

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@mglcljubljana, in partnership with the @igorzabelassociation, invites art historians, critics, and cultural journalists to apply for a fully funded, one-month residency in Ljubljana, Slovenia, during September 2025. This unique opportunity offers w
Artists and designers coming from all fields, architects, curators, writers and other artistic researchers, makers and critical thinkers, including duos and collectives, are invited to apply for an 11-month residency at @janvaneyckacademie starting o
@__nxthvn__ invites artists and curators to apply for its prestigious 10-month Fellowship Program, offering studio space, a stipend, subsidized housing, and mentorship. Fellows will work closely with visiting artists, curators, and scholars while als
Open Call: Fully Funded Residencies in Uzbekistan Calling all artists, curators, and researchers! The @cca_tashkent Artist Residencies, in collaboration with the Uzbekistan Art and Culture Development Foundation, is offering 8-week, fully funded res
Liliane Lijn’s most comprehensive solo exhibition yet is now on view at @mumok_vienna – Museum Moderner Kunst Stiftung Ludwig Wien! Spanning over six decades, her groundbreaking work explores the intersection of art, science, and literatu
@cittadellarte and @unideeresidencyprograms are recruiting a Visiting Research Curator for the 2025–2026 residency modules. Based in Biella, Italy, this role offers a chance to contribute to one of the a globally recognized programs fostering
Discover the @rijksmuseum Fellowship Programme 2025–2026! The Rijksmuseum Fellowship Programme offers a distinguished opportunity for researchers to engage in advanced academic work within the museum’s exceptional environment. Aimed at f
Applications are now open for the first EMMA-Saastamoinen Curatorial Fellowship, which will take place in 2025–26 in Finland. Offered by @saastamoinenfoundation and @emmamuseum - Espoo Museum of Modern Art, this paid research fellowship invit