Mentorship
Organizer Information Mittelfest is a prominent European arts festival held in Cividale del Friuli, Italy. The festival celebrates international performing arts, and it aims to provide a platform for cultural exchange and artistic innovation. Its focus is on fostering collaborations between artists from diverse disciplines, with a strong commitment to supporting young talent. Title & […]
Organizer Information The residency is coordinated by the Library of Africa and The African Diaspora (LOATAD), a highly respected cultural institution based in Accra, Ghana, dedicated to the research, preservation, and exhibition of literature from Africa and the African Diaspora. LOATAD is known as a knowledge-producing center that fosters connections across the continent and beyond. […]
Application Deadline: January 31, 2026Early Bird Deadline: December 30, 2025Community Archive Caretakers Scholarship Deadline: December 23, 2025Selection Announcement: February 2026 ABOUT THE RESIDENCY An artistic residency focused on archival and memory projects. It brings together international artists and researchers to explore archival approaches through lectures, exercises, and discussions. Located in a natural setting, the program […]
Organizer Information Backwater Artists Group is an artist-led organization based in Cork, Ireland, dedicated to supporting contemporary visual arts. The group provides exhibition opportunities, studio spaces, and professional development for artists and curators, fostering a collaborative and innovative artistic community. Their programming emphasizes interdisciplinary approaches and socially engaged practices. Title & Description Emerging Curator Award […]
Organizer Information The Institute for Contemporary Art (ICA) at the University of Pennsylvania is a leading institution dedicated to exhibiting and supporting contemporary art. The ICA presents innovative exhibitions, commissions new works, and promotes engagement with artists, scholars, and the broader public. It serves as a hub for interdisciplinary dialogue and experimentation in contemporary visual […]
Organizer Information The Circus Residential Network 2026 is initiated and coordinated by a consortium of established Croatian and regional cultural organizations dedicated to the development of contemporary circus and outdoor arts. The network is led by Cirkorama Association (Zagreb) in collaboration with Cirkus Kolektiv and ROOM 100 (Split), Prostor Plus (Rijeka), Čarobnjakov šešir (Pula), K.V.A.R.K. […]
Organizer Information The Watermill Center is a renowned interdisciplinary laboratory for the arts and humanities, founded in 1992 by the avant-garde visionary, theatre, and visual artist Robert Wilson. Situated on ten acres of ancestral territory on Long Island’s East End in Water Mill, New York, the Center is operated by the Byrd Hoffman Water Mill […]
Organizer Information Upė Foundation is a new London-based organization dedicated to fostering dialogue and exchange between the Baltic region and international contemporary art communities. The foundation’s Curatorial Fellowship Programme aims to support emerging curators with significant opportunities for development and exposure, starting with its collaborations with major institutions like Hayward Gallery and Tallinn Art Hall. […]
Organizer Information Bright Festival is an international platform dedicated to digital art, lighting design, electronic music, and interactive experiences. Since its inception in 2019, the festival has hosted over 120 digital artists and creative studios worldwide, showcasing 90+ digital artworks and captivating audiences with immersive, digital, and interactive shows. The festival aims to promote visibility […]
