The St. Regis Venice and Artelier are seeking a Guest Curator for the inaugural St. Regis Venice Biennale Exhibition
Deadline for applications including initial proposal: 1st September 2025, to be received by 6pm CEST.
Key dates: Start date ASAP (by end September), with the Exhibition opening in May 2026.
How to Apply: Download the Application PDF for further details on the project and the application process.
Submit to opencall@artelier.co.uk
About the Exhibition
The St. Regis Venice and Artelier are offering a freelance opportunity for a Guest Curator for Cycle 1 of the St. Regis Venice Biennale Exhibition, launching in May 2026 and remaining open until late 2027 (TBC). The exhibition will take place across key public areas of the hotel, in sync with the Venice Art Biennale. The Guest Curator will collaborate with Artelier art consultants and the St. Regis Venice team to develop a themed exhibition of international artists.
Set on the Grand Canal, the St. Regis Venice merges historic provenance and strikingly modern interiors – with art as the centrepiece. Permanent pieces include significant works by Ai Weiwei, Jaume Plensa and Julian Opie. The St. Regis Venice has long been a ‘home for artists’—in 1908, Claude Monet was in residence at the site and painted many of his most famous Venetian scenes from his hotel room’s balcony. In the next phase of this legacy, the St. Regis Venice is launching a new art programme in collaboration with Artelier.
About the Role
The Guest Curator will develop a themed exhibition responding imaginatively to the theme of the upcoming Venice Biennale, including high-profile names as well as introducing up-and-coming artists. They will broker artist and gallery loans, manage logistics, prepare curatorial texts, and oversee the installation of a diverse exhibition route across the hotel’s public spaces. They will also participate in the exhibition’s event programme and promote it through their professional network.
Support & Compensation
Although the Guest Curator will take the lead on managing all aspects of the exhibition, they will be supported by Artelier’s curatorial team and the in-house St. Regis operations teams.
A total fee of £47,500 is offered to cover curatorial fee, and exhibition fees including logistics, installation, and insurance. A full breakdown of what this includes and excludes can be found in the Application PDF.
Who Should Apply
Applications are welcomed from practicing international curators with significant experience independently organising exhibitions. A curator who is connected to a gallery may apply. Curators based in Europe and the UK are especially encouraged, and applicants should have experience and existing art networks in Europe.
How to Apply
- Submit your application by email to: opencall@artelier.co.uk by 1st September 2025. Applications must include:
- Cover letter (including interest in the project and relevant experience)
- Portfolio of previous exhibitions
- CV (including biography, qualifications, past exhibitions)
- Curatorial Statement (thematic concepts)
- Proposed Artists with images
- Exhibition Route plan
- Draft Schedule
- Draft Budget
Please download the Application PDF for further details.
Deadline for applications: 1st September 2025, to be received by 6pm CEST.
Shortlisted candidates will be interviewed in September 2025.
