Applications Open for 2026-27 Curatorial Fellowship Program in Canada
CALL FOR APPLICATIONS OPEN: 2026-27 Curatorial Fellowship Program in partnership with OAG, NGC and OBAK
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The National Gallery of Canada, Ottawa Art Gallery, and Ottawa Black Art Kollective are accepting applications for the 2026-27 Curatorial Fellowship Program. This one-year, paid opportunity aims to support emerging Black Canadian curators, with a deadline for applications set for April 28, 2026.
- 01The Curatorial Fellowship Program is a paid opportunity for emerging Black Canadian curators.
- 02Applications are open until April 28, 2026.
- 03The fellowship begins on May 11, 2026, and lasts for one year.
- 04Participants will gain hands-on curatorial experience across two institutions.
- 05The program aims to enrich the national arts ecology and engage local communities.
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The National Gallery of Canada (NGC), Ottawa Art Gallery (OAG), and Ottawa Black Art Kollective (OBAK) have announced the opening of applications for the 2026-27 Curatorial Fellowship Program. This initiative, aimed at emerging Black Canadian curators, offers a one-year, part-time paid position designed to enhance professional development and foster engagement with local communities. The fellowship, which begins on May 11, 2026, will provide hands-on experience in curatorial practices across both the NGC and OAG. Interested candidates must apply by the April 28, 2026 deadline. This program builds on the success of its inaugural year and aims to expand audiences through inclusive curatorial practices. For more information on eligibility and the application process, applicants can visit the OAG website.
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This fellowship will provide emerging Black curators with valuable experience and mentorship, enhancing the representation of Black artists in the National Capital Region.
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