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International Association of Curators of Contemporary Art

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transmediale: Call for Exhibition Curation 2027
OPEN CALL
transmediale: Call for Exhibition Curation 2027
OPEN CALL

transmediale e.V. is inviting applications for the Exhibition Curation for transmediale 2027. Apply by 6 Aug 2025.

OPEN CALL
421: Call for Exhibition Proposals 
OPEN CALL
421: Call for Exhibition Proposals 
OPEN CALL

421 invites curators and curatorial collectives to submit full proposals for an exhibition to be developed and presented at 421 during Winter/Spring 2027. Apply by 20 Oct 2025.

OPEN CALL
Braunschweig Projects Curatorial Fellowship 2026-2027
OPEN CALL
Braunschweig Projects Curatorial Fellowship 2026-2027
OPEN CALL

HBK Braunschweig is now accepting applications for a twelve-month curatorial fellowship starting on 1 April 2026. Apply by 17 August 2025, 11:59 pm. 

OPEN CALL
PARA SITE is Seeking Executive director
JOB ALERT
PARA SITE is Seeking Executive director
JOB ALERT

Para Site is seeking a visionary Executive Director to lead Hong Kong’s pioneering contemporary art institution into its next chapter. Applications are open until 15 August 2025.

JOB ALERT

IKT Congress 2026: Turin & Milan, Italy
April/May 2026

We’re excited to announce that the next IKT Congress will take place in Turin and Milan, Italy. More details will be shared later this year.

Meanwhile, don’t miss the visual recap of our recent IKT Congress 2025 in Qatar and the UAE!
From Richard Serra’s desert installation to the Sharjah Biennial, it was a week full of inspiring encounters, bold ideas, and unforgettable moments.

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 Natasha Doroshenko Murray
Spotlight with Natasha Doroshenko Murray

“I see curating not as a job, but as a way of thinking systemically, with an eye toward long-term cultural sustainability.”

Spotlight with Pádraic E. Moore
Spotlight with Pádraic E. Moore

“Ultimately, I am guided and galvanized by the conviction that visual art is a catalyst for revelatory experience. I believe that exhibitions are a uniquely suited format for presenting research and knowledge that can transform how we look at and live in the world.”

Spotlight with Denis Maksimov
Spotlight with Denis Maksimov

“I have come to believe the role of the curator, especially when viewed from the perspective of transcending disciplinary boundaries, is precisely the act of making meaning relevant to understanding the present, reassessing the past, and thinking about possible futures.”

Spotlight with Helene Nyborg Bay
Spotlight with Helene Nyborg Bay

“We live in a time where there’s an extremely high demand for our attention. As a curator, you have to engage with the reality we’re all in and try to speak to the audience in a relevant and insightful way, where the content leaves a lasting impression.”

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.