- New Art Exchange
Deadline for Applications: Thursday 19 March 2026, midnight
We are pleased to announce our new collaboration with New Art Exchange and the call for applications to CURATE. We are inviting applications from emerging Global Ethnic Majority curators based in the Midlands who want to participate in a co-curated development and upskilling programme tailored to the needs of participants.
Start Date:
29/04/2026
End Date:
01/05/2026
Venue:
New Art Exchange
This programme will launch in early Spring 2026, and will consist of a three-day in-person residency in Nottingham from 29 April – 1 May 2026, facilitated by curator Mark Devereux, as well as 2 online feedback sessions with Mark, a 2-day curatorial placement at New Art Exchange and a final pitching day where you will present an exhibition proposal. 8 places will be available for the programme, with a bursary for participants to cover any associated costs for travel, accommodation and expenses.
Residency : 29 April – 1 May 2026
3 days in-person in Nottingham at New Art Exchange
Short Placement at NAE during Open 2026 Installation
Each participant will be offered the opportunity to take up a short placement at NAE during the exhibition changeover and install period.
We are inviting applications from emerging Global Ethnic Majority curators based in the Midlands who want to participate in a co-curated development and upskilling programme tailored to the needs of participants.
Deadline for Applications: Thursday 19 March 2026, midnight
To apply for CURATE 2026 please complete the online application form at:
https://zealous.co/nae2025/opportunity/new-curate-2026/
* PLEASE NOTE: When you click through to the ‘submissions’ tab, please include a link to a website or social media page where we can find examples or further information about your curatorial work/practice under the ‘add text’ section. If you do not have a website or social media, please write N/A.
The CURATE residency will be delivered by Mark Devereux. Mark holds over 18-years’ experience within the art sector, specialising in artist professional development, curation, production and project management. He has an unwavering passion and dedication towards helping artists realise their ambitions. With a deep interest in all visual art processes, Mark thrives when collaborating with artists to make, curate and install exhibitions and creative projects. Since 2013, Mark has provided hundreds of artists with invaluable advice, guidance and critique through one-to-one mentoring sessions, specialist workshops and national artist development programmes.
For enquiries or further information, please contact David Sinclair at [email protected] or call 0115 9248630.
