Call for curators

Engagement Fellowship for South West-based Curators

Oppor­tu­ni­ty for inde­pen­dent cura­tors based in the South West of Eng­land to plan, cre­ate and deliv­er a pro­gramme of engage­ment with Spike Island

Spike Island is pleased to invite applications from independent curators based in the South West of England to plan, create and deliver a programme of events as part of Spike Island’s Engagement programme throughout 2022. The proposal must include a variety of events, such as workshops, tours, talks and reading groups, developed in response to Spike Island’s Exhibitions programme. The programme should be aimed at people of all ages and backgrounds.

This new opportunity is part of the West of England Visual Arts Alliance, supported by Arts Council England.

The successful applicant will receive:

- A £4,000 fee to plan, create and deliver a yearlong programme of events as part of Spike Island’s Engagement programme throughout 2022
- A £6,000 budget to develop and deliver a yearlong programme of events
- Support and mentorship from Spike Island’s Programme team
- Annual membership to our Spike Island Associates programme which offers free access to regular talks, one-to-ones with artists, critics and curators, and other opportunities for peer-to-peer learning and support