Here + Now is a biennial exhibition series celebrating the creativity of Illawarra’s emerging curators and artists under 30. The fifth iteration will take place in September 2025 and will be the last in its current format before the platform is revitalised in a new format from 2027.
We are seeking passionate and creative emerging curators under 30, based in the Illawarra. Applicants should demonstrate their curatorial practice, art industry experience, and a commitment to engaging with the community.
Applications close on Friday 22 November 2024, and the successful curator will be notified by Friday 29 November 2024. We encourage applications from everyone regardless of gender, ethnicity, cultural background, faith, disability or gender identity.
What to include in your application
Your application must include:
- Your CV; outlining your curatorial practice, art industry experience, and education,
- A brief proposal which includes your exhibition rationale and themes, plus ideas for exhibition public programs and events,
- A list of up to five artists that may be included in the exhibition, their exhibition works will address your rationale (note: artists should also be based in the Illawarra),
- Indicative images of your selected artists’ works.
The selected curator will receive support from the Wollongong Art Gallery including:
- Payment of $5,000 to the curator,
- Payment of $1,000 for each of the five exhibition artists (total $5,000),
- An exhibition production budget,
- Curatorial mentoring from the Gallery Director and professional staff,
- Marketing collateral including catalogue, digital invitation, print and digital media promotion,
- Support to present exhibition public programs, workshops or events,
- Access to the Gallery’s Artist Studio for curator and artists to hold meetings and/or temporary studio space for art making
How to apply
Visit our website for full details, key dates, and to apply.
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Page image: Co-curators Aneshka Mora and Alinta Maguire, Here + Now 4: Ante/Anti/Post exhibition opening night, Wollongong Art Gallery, 2024. Photography by Abril Felman.
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