Overview:
The Curator in Residence (CIR) program at Oregon Contemporary offers mid-career curators a one-year opportunity to develop and present a major group exhibition. The program combines immersive research, interdisciplinary exploration, and active engagement with Oregon’s artistic community, including a dedicated residency at the Sitka Center for Art and Ecology. It aims to support innovative curatorial practice while fostering meaningful connections between curators, artists, and the local arts ecosystem.
Key Responsibilities:
- Curate and present a group exhibition (FY2027)
- Conduct studio visits and engage with Oregon artists
- Participate in public programs and community engagement
- Develop projects with interdisciplinary research
Benefits:
- $8,000 curatorial honorarium
- $500/week residency stipend at Sitka
- $12,000–$25,000 exhibition budget
- Support: design, installation, admin assistance
Submission requirements:
- Deadline: October 1, 2025, 12:00 AM PST
- Submission: Email to Dustin Williams at dustin@oregoncontemporary.org
- Subject line: “Curator in Residence 2026-27 Application”
- Notification: Qualified candidates contacted by January 2026
- No phone calls
Application must include:
- Curatorial statement and vision for the CIR program
- Professional resume
- Examples of past curatorial work (images and critical reviews)
- Two writing samples for different audiences (academic/art groups and general audience)
- Contact information for three professional references
Timeline:
- Oct 12, 2025: Applications due
- Winter 2025: Curator announced
- Spring–Fall 2026: Studio visits, Sitka residency, installation
- Apr–Jul 2027: Exhibition
Website link:
https://www.oregoncontemporary.org/programs
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