Call for 2027 curatorial research fellowship

What it is

A curatorial research grant supporting exhibition curators to develop an original exhibition project relating to image or photography. The grant consists of a research phase (six months, €5,000) to develop the project concept, followed by a production phase (€15,000, subject to artistic approval by Rencontres d'Arles) to realize the exhibition. The selected exhibition will be presented at Rencontres d'Arles festival in autumn 2027.

Who it is for

Exhibition curators wishing to carry out an original project relating to image or photography.

Open to artists anywhere.

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

Where

Belgium

When

November 30, 2026

Runs February 28, 2027 to October 15, 2027

What you get

€20,000 total: €5,000 initial payment for research phase, and €15,000 (subject to approval) for project production. Six months of research time followed by production phase if approved.

What you need to apply

• Description of the proposed exhibition project, up to 5000 words
• List of works and artists considered for the project with visuals
• Provisional research budget (€5,000)
• Research timetable
• Provisional budget for exhibition production (€15,000)
• Biography of curator(s) including educational background, full contact details, and list of projects and exhibitions with descriptions and images

How long it takes

About 2 days of work

Long application. Estimated from the 6 items this application asks for, not from the organisation.

Cost to apply

Free

Apply

https://rencontresarles.typeform.com/to/WnwfW8TP