Descanso Gardens invites curators, artists, collectives, cultural producers, and thinkers of all kinds to submit preliminary proposals for exhibitions and programs.
Descanso Gardens is committed to giving emerging, mid-career, and established curators and artists the opportunity to expand their portfolios. Curatorial proposals will be considered for Descanso’s Sturt Haaga Gallery, the Boddy House, and for satellite locations throughout the botanical gardens. Applicants must review the requirements below and submit their preliminary proposal by May 15, 2023.
At Descanso Gardens, we connect people with nature and one another. Our mission is to practice exemplary stewardship of Descanso’s distinctive character and assets; offer people an experience close to nature; and cultivate an understanding of the natural world and people’s place in it through inspiration, education and example.
How to Apply
Please submit your preliminary curatorial proposal to Descanso Gardens by May 15, 2023, by including the following information:
- The completed preliminary curatorial proposal form
- Curatorial statement
- Your Resume and CVs of curators, artists, and other key collaborators
- 5-10 images with captions (no more than 10 MB)
- Any other information that may be relevant to your proposal (essays, articles, etc.)
If you have any questions about the Descanso Gardens Call for Curatorial Proposals, please contact Cristeen Martinez, Gallery Director, at cmartinez@descansogardens.org.
