Curator in Residence 2026 at Bazament Art Space

Organisation: Bazament Art Space
Location: Tirana, Albania
Opportunity: Curator in Residence
Residency period: August–September 2026
Duration: Two weeks
Curatorial fee: €800
Application deadline: 26 July 2026, 11:59 PM

Bazament Art Space invites regional and international curators to apply for its 2026 Curator in Residence programme: a two-week research residency in Tirana, Albania.

Taking place between August and September 2026, the residency offers the selected curator time to explore Tirana’s contemporary art scene through studio visits, conversations and meetings with local artists and cultural practitioners.

During the residency, the curator will develop a curatorial concept and select one or more artists for an exhibition to be presented at Bazament during Tirana Art Weekend in November 2026.

What Is Provided

The residency offers:

• Accommodation in Tirana
• Workspace at Bazament Art Space
• Travel support for applicants based in Europe
• A curatorial fee of €800
• Introductions to local artists, cultural practitioners and institutions

Eligibility

Applicants must have a minimum of two years of curatorial experience.

Application Requirements

Applications should include:

• A CV and short biography
• A portfolio of previous curatorial projects
• A research proposal of no more than one page