NARS Curatorial Fellowship

The NARS Foundation is pleased to announce the continuation of its Curatorial Fellowship program, previously held during the 2022 Satellite Residency Season on Governors Island. This new iteration of the Curatorial Fellowship will run concurrently with the International Residency Program seasons, over the course of six months, and will be held in the Sunset Park location in Brooklyn. The Curatorial Fellow will work closely with the artists-in-residence and NARS Staff to develop an exhibition to be shown in the NARS Galleries.

During the six-month fellowship period, curators will develop exhibitions with each of the two cohorts of International Residency Artists. Each International Residency season runs for three months, and the exhibitions developed by the curatorial fellow will be on view during the final month of each season.

The Curatorial Fellow will conduct studio visits with each artist-in-residence and develop a cohesive curatorial plan for the group exhibition, including works from each of the current artists-in-residence. Curatorial Fellows are expected to be present in the studio space and the NARS office for at least two days a week. They will also write a press release for each exhibition.

This opportunity offers emerging curators the chance to work with artists from a multitude of backgrounds and disciplines. The Fellowship is designed to both complement and enhance the well-established International Residency Program, further fostering new perspectives and diversity of experiences for both the Curator and Residency Artists.

All applications must be completed and submitted by Monday, October 23, 2023, at 11:59 pm. Late submissions will not be accepted. Open but incomplete application forms will not be processed. Please note that there is a $35 application fee.

Eligibility & Requirements

Curators of any age, gender, and nationality are eligible to apply. Curators must be currently based in New York City, and have lived in NYC for at least 3 years. Emerging curators are highly encouraged to apply. Curators who are or will be enrolled in a college or university art degree-granting program during the Curatorial Fellowship period are not eligible to apply.

For any questions, please email info@narsfoundation.org.

You can access additional information regarding this opportunity, as well as the application form, by visiting the NARS Foundation's website below.