Short Description
Basis e.V. and the city of Frankfurt are pleased to announce the fifth open call for curators in residence within the AIR_Frankfurt program.
basis e.V. was founded in 2006 in Frankfurt, Germany. The non-profit association promotes the production and reception of young contemporary art on different levels. Offering studios at five different sites to about 150 artists and creative workers, basis improves the conditions of cultural production in Frankfurt am Main. Furthermore, basis shows up to five international solo or group exhibitions of outstanding positions of contemporary art per year in their main exhibition rooms. Additional basis offers a wide range of support programs such as the AIR_Frankfurt and AIR_Offenbach residency programs.
basis is integrated in and contributes to the lively and diverse art scene of Frankfurt, shaped by a high density of various museums and cultural institutions for visual arts, performance, theatre or literature such as the Städel Museum, the MMK Museum für Moderne Kunst, the Künstlerhaus Mousonturm and others, as well as the renowned art schools Städelschule and the University of Art and Design HFG Offenbach am Main.
Eligibility
The open call addresses young international curators predominantly living and working outside of Germany who are interested to get a deeper insight into the local art context of the city of Frankfurt am Main.
Eligible applicants are young cultural practitioners and scholars from all around the globe with a pertinent experience in curating exhibitions and/or related projects. The application should document a well-founded interest in current debates in arts and culture and a specific interest in the Frankfurt art scene.
The applicants should have a good level of spoken and written English (or German). A jury of experts decides on the award.
Submission Requirements
- the fully completed online application form and a description of current research topics and connected future projects
- CV (max. 2 pages)
- documentation of previous projects
- All links and images must be included in the application
- one PDF file (max. 5mb)
- file name consisting of first name+last name
How to Apply
Online Application
Program Benefits & Awards
- Fully funded by the City of Frankfurt
- Travel expenses covered (Visa assistance if needed)
- Monthly per diem of €1000
- Accommodation in a fully equipped studio apartment at basis e.V. in central Frankfurt
Entry Fee
None
Location
Frankfurt, Germany
Timeline
- Application Deadline: 28 September 2025
- Residency Period: February 1 – March 31, 2026
Website Link: https://basis-frankfurt.de/en/airfrankfurt-curator-residence-2026
