Calls for Curators
Working as a curator is no easy task, and at ArtConnect we know that open calls for curators can be few and far between. To help you find your way, we’ve compiled this list of top opportunities for curators worldwide.
Whether you’re already established or just starting out, there’s something for everyone.
Tate | Assistant Curator British Art, 1850-1915
This Assistant Curator role is an exciting opportunity to join the Tate Britain team. It has a focus on British Art from 1850-1915.
You will support the curatorial team in researching, planning, administering and delivering the temporary exhibitions and displays and in maintaining, developing, researching and caring for the permanent collection and collection displays in the time period British Art from 1850-1915, including new acquisitions. You will assist with editing and writing catalogue texts and gallery texts, developing a deeper understanding of museum practices.
Location: London, UK
Salary: £32,674 per annum
RAW Material Company | Curator of Programs
The Curator of programs is responsible for contributing to RAW’s curatorial vision and mission through the commissioning, development, oversight and implementation of the programs at RAW in close collaboration with the team.
They are searching for an experienced practitioner with a trans-local vision who will be involved and dedicated to nourishing and challenging the critical aspects of curatorial practice through numerous forms such as exhibitions, residencies, discursive programs, publishing, among other forms to be conceptualized together with the team.
Location: Dakar, Senegal
Rewards: Salary based on experience
Image: Alina Rossoshanska
Delfina Foundation | Residency Open Call for Curators Based in Central and West Africa
The Delfina Foundation is currently welcoming applications from curators based in Central and West Africa for a residency in London. The selected applicants will be offered a six- or twelve-week residency within Delfina’s winter 2027 season (5 January to 28 March 2027).
Location: London, UK
Rewards: Accommodation, funding, travel, living allowance, materials budget, and more
FORMAT Festival | Open Call: Play
This Open Call invites exhibition and event proposals from curators, artists, and collectives across the world to respond to the festival theme ‘Play’ with imaginative proposals. Up to 5 projects to be exhibited at FORMAT27 between 11 March and 11 April 2027.
Location: Derby, England
Rewards: £1,000 artist fee, £300 travel, accommodation, production costs, exhibition, and more
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Tokyo Biennale | Social Dive Open Call Program
"Social Dive" is an art project in which artists immerse themselves in various neighborhoods across Tokyo to discover both the unique traditions held by local residents and the new values emerging there. Curators, artists, researchers, collectives, and practitioners in related fields active both in Japan and abroad are invited to submit proposals for the 2027 program.
Location: Tokyo, Japan
Rewards: Accommodation, travel, production support of JPY 200,000, JPY 100,000 honorarium, and more
d/p| Open Call for 2027 Curator Support
This program supports independent curators in developing and realizing their curatorial practices. d/p has selected two to three curators each year since 2018, providing an exhibition venue, curatorial collaboration with their team, and a modest curatorial grant. Individual curators or teams with at least one curating experience within the past three years may apply.
Location: Seoul, South Korea
Rewards: Curatorial grant of KRW 4,000,000, exhibition, and more
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