Short Description
Art Encounters Foundation (Timișoara) and Cluj Cultural Centre (Cluj-Napoca) are launching the open call for the Unschool of Curating, taking place in Cluj and Timișoara, Romania between 6 – 13 July, 2025. The programme — developed collaboratively by the two organizations — aims to strengthen curatorial networks in Romania and internationally.
The Unschool of Curating is an intensive eight-day seminar, formerly known as The Autumn School of Curating. With its newly adopted name, the programme signals a focus on informal methodologies, alternative pedagogies, and practice-led curatorial discourse.
Its 7th edition, led by renowned curator Raimundas Malašauskas, offers emerging curators an international platform for dialogue, knowledge exchange, and learning. Over the course of the program the participants will be immersed in the artistic context that both cities have to offer while exploring concepts and conversations around the theme The Art of Chaos.
Eligibility
Emerging professionals in the field of contemporary art curating, with at least 3 years’ experience. The Unschool of Curating is free of charge and open to international candidates. We strongly encourage Romanian curators to apply to the programme, as well as professionals from the wider region.
The courses will be held in English. Availability in person for the entire course is required in Cluj and Timișoara.
Submission Requirements
- personal information about the applicant
- motivation letter (max. one page)
- short summary of a topic or an exhibition theme applicants are are currently researching (max. 250 words)
- a short resume (max. 3 pages)
How to Apply
Online Application
Program Benefits & Awards
The programme of the Unschool of Curating is split between three days in Cluj and three days in Timișoara and includes lectures and working sessions with the course leader, presentations and workshops with guest speakers, visits to local galleries, art venues and exhibitions, and meetings with curators and artists. Two public events are organized as part of the programme – a public lecture of the course leader in Cluj and an open conversation with participants in Timișoara.
- accommodation costs for the sessions scheduled in Cluj-Napoca (3 nights) and Timișoara (4 nights) from July 7th to the 13th, in double rooms
- transport costs from Cluj-Napoca to Timișoara on July 9th (by bus)
- two collective dinners, one in Cluj and one in Timișoara
Organisers can also support participants with recommendation letters or official invitation letters in support of visa applications or scholarships that participants apply for independently.
Entry Fee
None
Location
Cluj-Napoca & Timișoara, Romania
Timeline
- Application Deadline: 15 May 2025
Website Link: https://academiaschimbarii.ro/en/unschool-of-curating-7/
