BACKWATER ARTISTS GROUP
EMERGING CURATOR AWARD 2026
OPEN CALL FOR SUBMISSIONS
Backwater Artists Group is seeking submissions from emerging curators for our Emerging Curators Award 2026. This initiative will support an emerging curator to develop their curatorial practice and gain experience in all aspects of exhibition production. The successful candidate will work with our team to produce a members group exhibition or project for our Studio 12 exhibition/project space, as part of our artistic programme for 2026. The curator will receive a curator’s fee and a production budget for the exhibition/project. A 4-week slot will be made available for the project/exhibition in 2026.
Who can apply
Open to emerging curators and recent graduates who are keen to develop their curatorial practice.
How to Apply
Applicants are asked to send a PDF with the following required submission information:
- Curatorial CV
- Exhibition proposal outlining concept and curatorial framework. (500 words max). Please note: This could involve the curator shortlisting a number of artists from our website. However, there is also no need to identify a shortlist of artists at this stage.
- Biography
- Images of previous curatorial projects showcasing use of space and how exhibition-making practice
Proposals are to be submitted directly to elaine@backwaterartists.ie
Please use Emerging Curator Award in the subject line.
Deadline
Tuesday 4th February 2025.
More Information
For more information including dimensions and images of space and information on what is provided, please email elaine@backwaterartists.ie