Emerging Curator Program 2026

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LACE, Los Angeles, USA

Open to curators based in the Los Angeles region only

Deadline: April 27, 2025
Budget: $6,000 total (includes curatorial and artist fees)
Location: Los Angeles, USA

About the Program

LACE (Los Angeles Contemporary Exhibitions) is now accepting proposals for the eleventh edition of its Emerging Curator Program, which provides a platform for new curatorial voices in the Los Angeles region. The 2026 edition focuses on moving image-based curatorial projects to be presented as a program or series rather than a conventional exhibition.

What’s Offered

The selected curator or curatorial team will:

Receive a $6,000 budget to realize the project
Collaborate closely with the LACE team across a year-long planning period
Be supported with venue, curatorial feedback, assistance with presentation, and promotional outreach

Eligibility

Applicants must reside in the Los Angeles region
Open to individuals or curatorial teams (no artists submitting their own work)
Projects must align with LACE’s mission to support experimental work