Shane Akeroyd Associate Curator – British Pavilion, Venice Biennale 2026
Institution: British Council
Deadline: 13 July 2025
Location: United Kingdom / Venice, Italy
The British Council is offering an exceptional opportunity for an early career curator to support the British Pavilion at the 61st International Art Exhibition – La Biennale di Venezia in 2026. The selected Shane Akeroyd Associate Curator will collaborate closely with the British Council team and artist Lubaina Himid CBE RA, who will represent the UK with a solo presentation.
Engagement Terms
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Period: September 2025 – November 2026
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Fee: £22,500 + travel expenses
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Location: Primarily UK-based, with travel to Venice
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Interview Date: 22 July 2025 (online)
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Shortlist Notification: 18 July 2025
Eligibility Criteria
Applicants must:
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Have the legal right to work in the UK at the time of application
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Be available to commit fully from September 2025 to November 2026
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Not work with any other National Participations or collateral exhibitions at the 2026 Venice Biennale
Role Highlights
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Support the development and delivery of Lubaina Himid’s exhibition
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Contribute to the Venice Fellowship programme
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Build connections with Scotland + Venice, Wales in Venice, and UK-based organisations
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Engage with a major international art platform as part of a curatorial team
