Emerging Curator 2027: Mentored Exhibition & Education

Artdeadline; Rockville (MD); On-site; USD 9,000 - 11,000; Full time

Job summary

VisArts invites applications for the Emerging Curator Program 2027, a yearlong opportunity beginning January 2027 in the Kaplan Gallery. Emerging curators work with an experienced mentor to develop and present an exhibition, while expanding education programming and audience engagement through interactive media.

The program provides a $10,000 budget for exhibition costs and curatorial fees, with additional staff support for printing, promotions, and execution of programming.

Qualifications

• Open to emerging curators or artists with interest in exhibition-making.
• International applicants must be eligible to work in the United States; VisArts cannot assist with visas.

Responsibilities

• Conduct curatorial research and develop a cohesive exhibition proposal.
• Develop budgets and fundraising initiatives to support programming.
• Communicate with artists and lending institutions and manage contracts.
• Design educational programming and outreach to engage audiences of all ages.
• Oversee exhibition design, installation, and marketing materials.

Skills

Curatorial research

Exhibition planning

Budgeting

Artist coordination

Job description

VisArts invites applications for the Emerging Curator Program 2027, a yearlong opportunity beginning January 2027 in the Kaplan Gallery. Emerging curators work with an experienced mentor to develop and present an exhibition, while expanding education programming and audience engagement through interactive media.

The program provides a $10,000 budget for exhibition costs and curatorial fees, with additional staff support for printing, promotions, and execution of programming.