Organizer Information

Culture& (Stoke-on-Trent & London, UK) is a leading arts organization focused on education, research, and public programming, promoting inclusivity and accessibility in the arts and heritage. They collaborate with local and national partners such as The Brampton Museum, Museum of the Home, and Kwanzaa Collective UK to deliver innovative cultural projects.

Title & Description

Culture& Research & Curatorial Fellowship – The Unhomely 2026 This fellowship invites UK-based emerging or early-career curators and researchers to explore themes of diaspora, displacement, belonging, and identity. Fellows will work across Stoke-on-Trent, Newcastle-under-Lyme, and London, engaging in exhibitions, public programming, community research, and digital outputs like podcasts. The program emphasizes interdisciplinary collaboration, community engagement, and the production of public-facing curatorial projects.

Categories

Visual Arts, Curatorial, Research, Exhibition, Public Art, Interdisciplinary Arts

Eligibility

  • UK-based with the right to work in the UK
  • Early-career or emerging curators/researchers
  • Degree in arts, humanities, social sciences, or equivalent experience
  • Interest and experience in curatorial practice, research, public programming, and working with diverse communities

Program Benefits & Awards

  • Freelance day rate: £250 per day (32 days over 12 months)
  • Hands-on experience in exhibition curation, research, and public programming
  • Collaboration with established institutions and artist collectives
  • Development of digital outputs (podcasts, publications)
  • Networking, professional growth, and access to UK cultural partners

Application Fee

None

Application Requirements

  • CV (max 2 sides of A4)
  • Cover letter/supporting statement (max 2 sides of A4 / 800 words) answering key motivation questions
  • Examples of at least 3 projects curated/produced in the last 5 years (max 6 sides of A4 / 2000 words)
  • Contact details of two references

How to Apply?

Submit all materials in a single PDF or Word document to: info@cultureand.org

Key Dates

  • Application Deadline: 9 February 2026
  • Shortlisting: Week commencing 16 February 2026
  • Interviews: Week commencing 23 February 2026 (via Zoom)
  • Fellowship Duration: February 2026 – February 2027 (flexible part-time, ~32 days)
  • Exhibition & Public Events: Summer 2026 – December 2026

Location

Stoke-on-Trent, Newcastle-under-Lyme, London, United Kingdom

Additional Details

  • Flexible, part-time freelance schedule with milestones across the year
  • Must attend in-person site visits, interventions, public events, and exhibition installations
  • Inclusive, anti-racist, and culturally diverse work environment
  • Opportunity to contribute to a publication and digital outputs (podcast, online content)
  • Collaboration with multidisciplinary teams, students, and local communities

Website Link: https://www.cultureand.org/news/research-curatorial-fellowship-open-call/