Short Description
For over a decade, the exhibition space for contemporary art Garage Rotterdam, has been an important part of the Dutch art scene, presenting 45 exhibitions in collaboration with 21 different curators and with over 300 artists. In the summer of 2025, Garage Rotterdam will launch the Garage Rotterdam Prize for young curators. The winner will create an exhibition at Garage Rotterdam in the spring of 2026.
Eligibility
- You have curated multiple exhibitions
- You have your own view on recent developments in contemporary art
- You are 35 years or younger
Requirements for the curator
- Experience in formulating exhibition concepts
- Organizational experience in the realization of exhibitions and budget control
- A cooperative and flexible attitude
Submission Requirements
- A short bio, portfolio and CV
- Your proposal for a group exhibition at Garage Rotterdam and the associated Brandstof activity. Describe your concept and the side-program in a maximum of one-page A4. Your proposal can be written in English or Dutch.
- Add 2 pages A4 with images of the artists/artworks you have in mind for the exhibition.
How to Apply
Send the application materials to info@garagerotterdam.nl
Program Benefits & Awards
If you are selected, the preparation and production of this exhibition will start in the spring of 2026. We expect you to be available for the preparation (from the beginning of 2026), production and building-up of the exhibition. During the period of the exhibition, we also ask you to be available for events, guided tours and media requests.
The curator with the most innovative, intriguing and professional exhibition proposal gets the opportunity to realize his/her/their concept with a budget of € 23,000 excl. VAT for the exhibition (including artist fees, production and communication) and the side-program Brandstof. The curator receives an amount of € 6,300 excl. VAT as compensation. In addition to the production budget, the curators are encouraged to apply for a subsidy in the event of a special side-program.
Entry Fee
None
Location
Rotterdam, Netherlands
Timeline
- Application Deadline: 30 July 2025
Website Link: https://www.garagerotterdam.nl/en/activiteiten/garage-rotterdam-prize-for-young-curators/
