Short Description
Workman Arts is seeking a Guest Curator (or team of Curators) to develop and curate a small group exhibition and/or Public Program as part of Being Scene 2025
Workman Arts welcomes curatorial proposals that incite a range of intersectional narratives and conversations as it relates to mental health and/or addictions. This year the curated exhibition will take place between early September – October 2025 (dates TBD), and will focus on themes of Care, Community, Togetherness and Sustainability.
Eligibility
We welcome and encourage proposals from applicants who are Indigenous, Black, racialized, women, 2SLGBTQ+, people with disabilities, and/or are members of other visible or invisible marginalized groups.
- Individual curators and collectives are welcome to apply
- Must have 3-4 years of experience in curating exhibitions and/or public programs
- Must be available in person in Toronto between early September and early October 2025 (to install and deinstall the exhibition, implement public program)
- Must be available from June to September to develop work plans and curatorial proposal with the VA manager (either online or in person)
ROLE EXPECTATIONS
- Work closely with the Visual Arts Manager to implement their proposed curatorial vision, exhibition and/or public program
- Work closely with Communication Manager to prepare promotional material
- Work with selected artists to develop new works and/or programs
- Work with art installers to install and deinstall the exhibition
- Follow WA’s code of conduct and mandate
Submission Requirements
- Cover Letter: Please include a short statement about your experience working with visual artists curatorially and/or collaboratively. Please let us know your goals for this exhibition/program. Word doc (.doc, .docx) or PDF only.
- Curatorial Proposal: Please include an exhibition/program proposal about one or an intersection of these general themes (Care, Community, Togetherness and Sustainability). Please make your proposal more specific, include artists and artworks you would consider and/or examples on how you would frame your call for submissions if needed. Suggested artists and artworks can change as you develop your proposal. (Word doc (.doc, .docx) or PDF only)
- Sample writing & CV
- Availability for interview
How to Apply
Online Application
Program Benefits & Awards
- Curatorial fee $3,000 (collectives will share this fee)
- Artist fees (highly recommended to have 5 artists maximum)
- Production fees for producing new artworks (art materials)
- Exhibition production (install fee, shipping, equipment, publication, opening reception, etc.) accurate numbers will be given to the shortlisted curators before their interviews
- Public program (speaker fees, workshop fees, etc.)
- Administrative and financial mentoring/assistance from Visual Arts manager
- Access to WA Offsite Gallery at 32 Lisgar Street, Toronto
Entry Fee
None
Location
Toronto, Canada
Timeline
- Application Deadline: 1 June 2025
Website Link: https://workmanarts.com/being-scene/2025-call-for-curator/
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