Curatorial Residency Exchange

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Institution: ARTWORKS (Athens, Greece) & SAHA (Istanbul, Türkiye)
Location: Athens, Greece & Istanbul, Türkiye
Contract: Curatorial Residency Exchange (6 weeks)
Salary: Stipend + accommodation + travel support (amount not specified)
Deadline: 30 June 2026

The Curatorial Residency Exchange is a collaborative programme between ARTWORKS and SAHA, designed to foster cross-cultural dialogue and professional development between Greece and Türkiye. The initiative offers curators the opportunity to undertake a six-week residency in either Athens or Istanbul, engaging with local contemporary art ecosystems and institutional networks.

Selected curators will participate in a six-week residency in either Athens or Istanbul, depending on their country of origin. The programme focuses on research, engagement with local art scenes, and the development of curatorial perspectives through direct cultural immersion.

Participants are expected to produce a public presentation and a written reflection on their residency experience, contributing to ongoing institutional discourse and knowledge exchange.

Residency Activities

Undertake a 6-week curatorial residency in Athens or Istanbul
Engage with local artists, curators, and cultural institutions
Conduct research aligned with individual curatorial practice
Participate in studio visits, roundtables, and public programmes
Deliver a public presentation of research outcomes
Submit a written curatorial reflection or essay after the residency

Requirements

Based in Greece or Türkiye
Minimum 7 years of professional curatorial experience
Active engagement in contemporary art practice
Strong interest in cross-cultural and transnational exchange
Ability to conduct research and public-facing curatorial work
Submission of application materials in English