Liverpool Biennial & British Council
Open call for mid-career Curators from Sub-Saharan Africa, South Asia and Southeast Asia
Organizers: Liverpool Biennial & British Council
Location: Liverpool, UK
Program: Curator’s Networking and Development Week
Number of Places: 8 fully-funded spots
Application Deadline: March 2, 2025, 11:59 PM GMT
Liverpool Biennial and the British Council invite mid-career curators from Sub-Saharan Africa, South Asia, and Southeast Asia to apply for a fully-funded professional development opportunity in Liverpool, UK. This week-long research and networking program will take place during the 13th edition of Liverpool Biennial and is designed to foster international collaboration and knowledge exchange between curators, UK-based practitioners, and institutions.
About the Curator’s Week Programme
The program offers a unique opportunity to:
- Participate in curated talks, workshops, performances, and studio visits.
- Engage in networking opportunities with artists and curators from the UK and beyond.
- Explore Liverpool’s cultural and artistic landscape, inspired by the 2025 Biennial theme, “BEDROCK”.
- Take part in a day trip to Bradford, UK City of Culture 2025.
- Contribute to Liverpool Biennial’s digital journal, Stages.
Who Can Apply?
- Mid-career curators living and working in Sub-Saharan Africa, South Asia, or Southeast Asia.
- Applicants whose curatorial practices align with the 2025 Liverpool Biennial theme, “BEDROCK”.
- Those looking to expand their international networks and collaborate with UK-based institutions.
Application Timeline
- Deadline: March 2, 2025, 11:59 PM GMT
- Number of Spots Available: 8 fully-funded positions
- Travel, accommodation, and participation costs covered
