OPEN CALL FOR CURATOR-IN-RESIDENCE 2023-24 | AIR PROGRAM Application Deadline: November 15, 2022 | Notifications: December 2022

KUNSTRAUM is calling for submissions for our 2023-2024 Curator-in-Residence Program.

For the Curator-in-Residence 2023-24 (“CIR”), we are seeking a self-starter with an innovative and ambitious mind who thrives on creative freedom, is comfortable assuming a leadership role, and has an interest in working within an established artist-run gallery. CIR's mission is to bring a unique curatorial vision to the program and highlight their curatorial practice in the New York art world by facilitating engaging exhibitions and events and building our community.

The CIR is responsible for directing the gallery program at KUNSTRAUM for 12 months. During the residency, they will have the opportunity to present their position through three curated exhibitions: KUNSTRAUM’s annual Members Show, an Open Call Exhibition, and an independent CIR Exhibition as final project with the help of KUNSTRAUM’s team. In addition, the CIR lends support to 1-2 guest curator projects.

KUNSTRAUM will provide $5,000 in exhibition funding for the CIR’s independent final exhibition. The CIR is expected to leverage existing relationships with the press, foundations, art fairs, curators, and collectors to garner support for the exhibition. While the annual membership exhibition will be held in the gallery space of KUNSTRAUM in Brooklyn, it is welcomed to present the independent CIR exhibition in a Manhattan venue and to devote time and energy to finding such a space.

Responsibilities:

• Curate and produce 2 smaller and 1 larger exhibition

• Organize one public event per exhibition 

• Support 1-2 guest curators projects

• Manage openings, facilitate tours and art sales

• With the support of KUNSTRAUM’s team, work on the monthly newsletter, press, social media, exhibition de-/installation, member onboarding, community events, studio visits, invite visiting arts professionals, participate in the jury  

Qualifications:

• Knowledge of art history and contemporary art topics

• Experience in curating exhibitions and public programs

• Excellent writing, proofreading and communication skills

• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team 

• Comfortable managing deadlines, attention to detail

• Ability to lift, handle and install artwork 

• Self-driven, organized, smart time- and resource management 

• Must be authorized to work in the United States by February 1, 2023

• Commit 16 hrs per week for curatorial and communal team work 

Compensation & Benefits: 

• Monthly stipend of $1,000

• Commissions on art and membership sales 

• 24/7 access to the space 

• CIR Exhibition funding of $5,000

(Expenses for housing, visa or traveling are not covered)

Application Requirements:

• CV/resume including contact information, publications, and 2 professional references

• Curatorial website or portfolio of max. 10 pages 

• Curatorial Statement (200 words): What is your vision for 12 months as the CIR of KUNSTRAUM? How do you plan to engage with our community and audience? What issues you are seeking to address through your practice?

• Exhibition Proposal (250-500 words): Describe one specific project with 3-6 artists ready to be shown or a curatorial project idea. Specify the stage of the project. 

• Writing samples, including one published article and another writing sample (250-500 words)

• Partnering Venue (1-2 spaces): Do you have a partnering venue in Manhattan in mind or confirmed? Include images, links to artists’ websites, and name of the venue (optional).