Liverpool Biennial/British Council Biennials Connect Curators’ Week 2023 for early to mid-career Curators in Africa & South-East Asia

Liverpool Biennial/British Council Biennials Connect Curators’ Week 2023 for early to mid-career Curators in Africa & South-East Asia. Apply below.

When is Application Deadline?

9th April 2023

Tell Me About Award:

As part of a shared commitment to enhancing learning and collaboration between UK and international Curators, Liverpool Biennial and the British Council are joining forces to offer 10 fully-funded opportunities to attend a Curators’ networking week, within the 12th edition of Liverpool Biennial.

This programme will consist of talks, workshops, performances, tours, trips and networking opportunities with national peers and artists which will aim to facilitate discussions around themes of care, emancipation, and joy from catastrophe – all central pillars of exploration within Liverpool Biennial 2023 – as well as bringing together working professionals across different countries to share skills and perspectives on curating. Applications are open to early to mid-career Curators living and working inthe following countries: India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Nepal, Sri Lanka, Ethiopia, Kenya, Senegal, Sudan, Tanzania, South Africa, Nigeria, Ghana, Rwanda, Zimbabwe, and Uganda.

Type:

Workshop

What Countries are Eligible?

India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Nepal, Sri Lanka, Ethiopia, Kenya, Senegal, Sudan, Tanzania, South Africa, Nigeria, Ghana, Rwanda, Zimbabwe, and Uganda.

Where will Award Take Place?

Liverpool, UK

Who is Eligible?

We welcome applications from Curators that meet the following criteria:

• Living and working in the following countries: India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Nepal, Sri Lanka, Ethiopia, Kenya, Senegal, Sudan, Tanzania, South Africa, Nigeria, Ghana, Rwanda, Zimbabwe, and Uganda
• Consider themselves as early-career or mid-career (guidance for this is outlined below)
• Are working independently or within an organisation
• Are able to demonstrate a clear rationale for why they’d benefit from this opportunity
• Are friendly, generous and open in their approach, with a willingness to share, connect and learn from others
• Are over 18 years old.
• No formal education or qualifications are necessary

Unfortunately, we are not able to accept applications from:

• Organisations or companies (Curators working within organisations are welcome to apply, but must do so individually)
• Full-time students
• Curators living or working outside of the stated geographical areas
• Curators within 12 months of completing an undergraduate course

How many Awards?

10

What is Value of Award?

Fully-funded opportunity to attend a Curators’ networking week

How to Apply?

Applications should be submitted via online form here by no later than 11:59pm (BST) on Sunday 9 April 2023. (https://airtable.com/shrUWS3nOzO362GAj)

• Provide a short overview of your Curatorial practice (up to 100 words)
• Explain why is the opportunity crucial to your professional development at this time? (up to 200 words)
• Additional Links / Website / CV
• Remember to include your name, country and any access requirements you may have (a full access rider will be issued for successful participants)

GOODLUCK!

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