Etant donnés offers grants to American curators wishing to conduct and deepen their deepen a research project about French or France-based artists. These grants are intended to expand the opportunities of American curators, to encourage in-depth explorations of French cultural resources, and to provide a forum for the exchange of ideas and knowledge among artists, professionals, researchers, and institutions.
Candidates are encouraged to connect with art professionals and other researchers as well as with institutions, universities, art schools, or private and public archives in preparation for future exhibitions or collaborations.
The candidates must:
– Be a U.S. citizens or legal residents of the United States for at least 5 years;
– Be affiliated with institutions or a freelance curator working in the field of contemporary art;
– Have a minimum of 3 years of research or provide evidence of significant professional practice;
– Have a clearly defined curatorial research project with a French partner organization or individuals.
There is no age limit to participate.
If needed, the Cultural services of the French Embassy in collaboration with the Institut Français – Paris can facilitate the research by providing tailored advice, access to resources, and contacts with the right professional networks in France.
Priority will be given to curatorial fellowships planning to present the result of the research in one way or another in the U.S. via an exhibition, publication, talk, lecture, screening, performance, etc.
Applicants affiliated to institutions must obtain authorization from their institution to travel for the proposed research.
Research projects submitted must take place between June 1, 2021 & August 31, 2022.
The grant is intended to contribute to covering the costs of transportation, lodging, per diems, insurance, and any costs related to the research trip.
Maximum grant amount for each Curatorial Fellowship: $5,000 (the total cost of the mission can exceed $10,000 with additional supports).
Applicants must provide:
– The application form filled out with the required information (including a budget)
– A PDF including: a short resume; and a letter clearly detailing the research project for which the grant is being requested, indicating the specific objectives of the curatorial fellowship : subject, methods, schedule, research goals, and an overview of pre-existing contact. (Size of the file: max 5Mo – No “wetransfer”, “dropbox” etc).
Applications Due: February 28, 2021 (Midnight – PST)
Review and final selection by Artistic Committee: April 2021
Notification of Committee Selection: May 2021
Research projects submitted must take place between June 1, 2021 & August 31, 2022.
