Asymmetry: 2027 Assistant Curator Fellowship

What it is

This fellowship places an emerging curator at Nottingham Contemporary to work alongside experienced curators on exhibitions and programming. Fellows gain hands-on experience in curatorial practice within a contemporary art institution. The position is part of the Asymmetry curatorial fellowship programme.

Who it is for

Early-career curators who identify with Chinese or Sinophone cultures or backgrounds and have knowledge and experience of contemporary art, curatorial practices, and cultural ecosystems.

Open to artists anywhere.

The call says: “Source page: open to applicants from any country”

Where

Nottingham, International

When

October 25, 2026

Programme dates not listed

What you get

An annual salary of 27,556 GBP plus pension and National Insurance contributions, annual leave in line with the organisation's leave policy plus UK bank holidays, visa and legal fee assistance where required, and a travel and relocation allowance, over a two-year fellowship period beginning in April 2027.

What you need to apply

• Curriculum vitae
• Portfolio of curatorial work or evidence of curatorial practice
• Statement of interest in the fellowship and curatorial practice
• References from curators, art professionals or supervisors

How long it takes

About 4 hours

Medium application. Estimated from the 4 items this application asks for, not from the organisation.

Cost to apply

Free

Apply

https://www.asymmetryart.org/fellowships/open-calls/2027-asymmetry-assistant-curator-fellowship-nottingham-contemporary-opencall