Asymmetry: 2027 Assistant Curator Fellowship Nottingham Contemporary (UK)

What it is

A two-year curatorial fellowship at Nottingham Contemporary offering hands-on experience across all stages of contemporary art projects, from research and conception through production and evaluation. The fellow will work embedded within the institution's curatorial team on exhibitions, artist commissions, live programmes, research, writing and institutional development, while also developing and presenting independent research through Asymmetry's programmes.

Who it is for

Early-career curators who identify with Chinese or Sinophone cultures or backgrounds.

Open to artists anywhere.

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

Where

Nottingham, United Kingdom

When

October 25, 2026

Starts April 1, 2027

What you get

A two-year fellowship beginning April 2027 with an annual salary of 27,556 GBP plus pension and National Insurance contributions, annual leave, visa and legal fee assistance where required, and a travel and relocation allowance.

What you need to apply

• Curriculum vitae demonstrating 1–3 years of curatorial experience and commitment to international contemporary art history
• Portfolio or examples of curatorial work, exhibitions, or programmes
• Statement of interest and motivation for the fellowship
• Writing sample demonstrating editorial content or curatorial writing
• References from professional colleagues or mentors

How long it takes

About 5 hours

Medium application. Estimated from the 5 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