Organizer Information:

Easttopics is a non-profit initiative dedicated to the promotion of the Eastern European contemporary art field. Since 2019, they have organized the East Call Curatorial Residency, one of the first programs to focus specifically on the region's art scene. The program emphasizes peer learning, collaboration, and exchange across social and cultural contexts.

Title & Description:

Applications are open for the East Call Curatorial Residency 2026.

This intensive 2-week program offers emerging curators a unique opportunity to gain comprehensive insight into the Hungarian and Slovenian contemporary art scenes. Participants will examine these scenes within a broader regional context, fostering dialogue on what constitutes "the curatorial" in Central Eastern Europe.

The schedule focuses on the status of artists, institutional situations, and the roles of curators as mediators. Activities include in-depth investigations of exhibitions, case studies of leading curators, curatorial workshops, and artist studio visits. It is designed as an open, horizontal transfer of knowledge.

Category:

Curatorial Practice 

Eligibility:

  • Profile: Emerging curators and curators-to-be (students) who expect to work in contemporary art.

  • Background: Open to those with studies in Curatorial Studies, Art History, Art Management, or Cultural Studies, as well as candidates with practical experience in galleries or institutions.

  • Commitment: This is a full-time, intensive program; participants must be available for all activities.

Program Benefits & Awards:

  • Networking: Access to a strong network of artists, critics, and institution leaders in the CEE region.

  • Knowledge: Workshops, case studies, and studio visits in both Budapest and Ljubljana.

  • Inclusions: The fee covers office facilities, guest lectures, museum entry fees, public transport in Budapest, and regional transport (including to Ljubljana).

Application Fee:

Free to apply.

Participation Fee: €1,000 (if selected).

Note: Fee does not cover accommodation or travel to/from the program start. Applicants are encouraged to apply for external funding like "Culture Moves Europe."

Application Requirements:

Applicants must fill out the online application form.

How to Apply?

Submit your application via the Google Form link.

Key Dates:

  • Application Deadline: 27 March 2026.

  • Selection Process: 28 March 2026.

  • Residency Period: 11 – 24 May 2026.

Location:

Budapest, Hungary and Ljubljana, Slovenia.

Contact Information:

Email: easttopics@gmail.com