2025 Emerging Curator Award

GOMA Gallery of Modern Art – Waterford, Ireland

Curatorial Fee: €2,500 + separate fees for exhibiting artists
Exhibition Period: March 2025
Application Deadline: November 15, 2024, 5 PM

Award Overview
GOMA Gallery’s Emerging Curator Award provides a platform for emerging curators to engage with contemporary visual arts. The selected curator will be responsible for organizing a month-long exhibition at GOMA, collaborating with the gallery team to manage all aspects, from artist selection to logistics and public engagement.

Responsibilities

• Develop an exhibition featuring selected artists, leveraging both existing and new networks.
• Coordinate logistics, including budgeting and scheduling, with support from the GOMA team.
• Compile marketing materials and organize at least one public event or workshop with a focus on inclusive engagement.

Support Provided

• €2,500 curatorial fee
• Exhibition space and support for a month-long exhibition starting in March 2025
• PR, marketing, and administrative assistance
• Help with invite design, promo materials, and technical setup
• Curatorial guidance from the GOMA team
• A public dialogue event tailored to the exhibition