Curator Support for Frieze London 2025 – CVAN & London Gallery Weekend
Organisers: Contemporary Visual Arts Network (CVAN) & London Gallery Weekend (LGW)
Event Date: Thursday, 16 October 2025
Location: Frieze London, Regent’s Park, London
Deadline: Sunday, 17 August 2025 (midnight)
Funding: Fair tickets + travel reimbursement up to £150 (for curators outside London)
CVAN and LGW are partnering to support contemporary art curators in attending Frieze London. The initiative provides free tickets, travel support for those based outside London, and guided networking opportunities. The aim is to strengthen connections between curators, London galleries, and the artists they represent.
Benefits
- Free ticket to Frieze London on 16 October 2025
- Guided tours introducing curators to the fair and participating galleries
- Travel reimbursement (up to £150) for curators outside London*
- Networking facilitation with galleries and artists
*Travel must be booked by 5 September 2025 at the best available fare.
Eligibility
Open to contemporary art curators:
- From public museums, galleries, contemporary art biennials, or independent curators based in England only
- Museums must hold collections (contemporary art, fine/applied art/design, archaeology, social history) and be open at least half the week for at least six months annually
- Biennials must be active and have delivered their most recent edition
- Independent curators must have 5+ years of practice and evidence of at least two curated projects/exhibitions in the last two years
Exclusions
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For-profit companies and partnerships are not eligible
Key Dates
- Application deadline: 17 August 2025 (midnight)
- Notification: 1 September 2025
- Travel booking deadline: 5 September 2025
- Event: 16 October 2025, meet at Regent’s Park entrance at 10:30 am
