Short Description
transmediale e.V. is inviting applications for the Festival Curation for transmediale 2027. The festival curator’s central responsibility is the development of the curatorial concept and programme for the next edition of the festival, marking the 40th anniversary of transmediale. The position invites one or more persons with previous curatorial experience to critically engage with topics at the intersection of art, technology, science, society, and politics, and to contribute to transmediale’s long history as one of the leading festivals of art and digital culture.
Parallel to the festival, the anniversary year will include a major exhibition. Curated independently from the festival, it will pursue its own thematic direction while at the same time remaining in dialogue with the festival’s programme. The exhibition will be curated by Antonina Stebur.
transmediale creates a space for critical reflection on art and technology, bringing together transdisciplinary communities and diverse audiences with an interest in digital cultures. The annual festival for art and digital culture has gathered international artists, researchers, activists, and thinkers to develop new outlooks on our technomediated era. transmediale festival takes place annually at the end of January and builds the core of the organisation’s programming. Beyond the yearly event, transmediale is a transversal, dynamic platform with a vibrant community and a strong network that facilitates year-round activities including publications, events, commissions, and artist residencies.
Recent festivals and exhibitions have been hosted at Haus der Kulturen der Welt (HKW), silent green Kulturquartier, Akademie der Künste. The German Federal Cultural Foundation has supported transmediale as a cultural institution of excellence since 2004.
Eligibility
- Possess comprehensive knowledge of international contemporary and media art, with the ability to critically examine topics at the intersection of art, technology, media and science, society, and politics.
- Possess a clear curatorial and thematic vision and develop it in exchange with all stakeholders.
- Have at least 5 years of experience in programme development across multiple formats and demonstrate an experimental approach to curatorial concepts. Successful experience in leading cultural projects or initiatives is advantageous.
- Demonstrate solid experience in fundraising for cultural and artistic projects, with the ability to translate curatorial concepts into viable funding strategies for complex and interdisciplinary initiatives.
- Candidates should have a pronounced interest in issues that move society and bring with them a supra-regional network in the art and cultural scenes.
- Exhibit excellent communication skills, integrity, a collaborative mindset and have the ability to generate detailed briefings and documentation compatible with the culture of the organisation.
- Applicants must be fluent in either English or German with at least a good command of the English language.
- Candidates must be aligned with the values of transmediale and its history, uphold respect for the dignity, safety, and equal treatment of all individuals, and reject sexual harassment and all forms of discrimination.
How to Apply
Please download the application form. Submit the completed form via email to apply@transmediale.de
Program Benefits & Awards
Position period: February 2026 until March 2027
Time Commitment: The position requires ca. 70% overall commitment across the whole contract period, with a full-time commitment from November 2026.
Position Type: Freelance
Location: Berlin-based or willingness to relocate for key periods of time. Relocation to Berlin is required from October/November 2026.
The position may be filled by an individual or group.
Compensation: 40.000€ net (individual) / 50.000€ net (group)
Entry Fee
None
Location
Germany
Timeline
- Application Deadline: 30 November 2025
Website Link: https://transmediale.de/en
