Oregon Contemporary invites proposals for its Curator in Residence (CIR) program for the 2026–27 exhibition season
Apply by: 12 October 2025
Exhibition Curatorial Honorarium: $8000
Weekly Stipend: $500
The CIR program offers a unique opportunity for mid-career curators to deepen their practice through a research residency that culminates in a major group exhibition in FY2027. Designed for curators with an established body of work, the program supports rigorous research, interdisciplinary exchange, and engagement with contemporary discourse, with a special emphasis on Oregon’s artistic landscape.
The next Curator In Residence will be announced in winter of 2025. The curator will visit Portland in late spring of 2026 and be in residence for up to a month at Sitka in fall of 2026 as they prepare for a 2027 exhibition at Oregon Contemporary. The exhibition curatorial honorarium is $8000 with an additional stipend of $500 per week available during the Sitka residency.
Full details and application can be found here. Applications due on October 12, 2025.
