Call for Applications – Art Exchange: Moving Image Programme 2026 – YOA

Deadline: January 18, 2026

Applications for the Art Exchange: Moving Image Programme 2026 at the moment are open. Art Exchange: Moving Image is a collaborative, cross-cultural curatorial growth programme designed to strengthen the observe of early to mid-profession visible arts curators from Sub-Saharan Africa who’re partaking with transferring picture as a medium. The programme focuses on constructing curatorial confidence, fostering vital dialogue, increasing worldwide networks, and supporting curators to grasp transferring picture exhibitions of their native contexts.

Supported by the British Council, and delivered by Breinstorm Brand Architects, a strategic design and storytelling agency, and IQOQO, a digital platform connecting inventive and cultural sector professionals, the Art Exchange: Moving Image programme combines mentorship, abilities growth, and curatorial experimentation throughout African and UK contexts. Up to 6 curators shall be chosen to take part in a structured, 12 months-lengthy programme that provides personalised mentorship, skilled growth workshops, networking alternatives, and a completely funded analysis journey to the UK. Participants will acquire entry to transferring picture works from the British Council Collection and obtain monetary and logistical assist to develop and current a closing exhibition of their home nation.

Benefits

As part of the programme, the individuals will:

• Join a cohort of 6 peer curators from throughout the continent
• Work with an internationally recognised public artwork assortment
• Participate in an internet programme: obtain bespoke mentoring {and professional} growth and assist from business leaders
• Residency: attend a completely funded analysis journey within the UK in May 2026 (provisional dates 15 – 25 May 2026)
• Showcase: obtain a grant to ship an exhibition and programme for their native audiences, of artworks from native artists and the British Council Art Collection. (topic to accredited proposals and due diligence checks)
• Engage: alongside their exhibitions, every curator will ship a public programme or workshop factor for and inclusive of the native creative neighborhood (e.g. artists, practitioners, venues)
• Network and collaborate: construct their networks throughout Sub-Saharan Africa and with artists and friends within the UK

Eligibility

Applicants should:

• Be 18+
• Be based mostly in: Ethiopia, Ghana, Kenya, Nigeria, Rwanda, Senegal, South Africa, Tanzania, Uganda or Zimbabwe
• Not be enrolled in full- or part-time formal schooling
• Be an early to mid-profession visible arts curator (see definitions beneath)
• Be proficient in English
• Have a demonstrated curiosity in working with the transferring picture
• This programme is just not open to artists
• Currently maintain a sound passport, legitimate till 30 November 2026
• Be obtainable to journey to the UK in May 2026 (provisional dates 15 – 25 May 2026) Be obtainable to make a UK visa application (with assist) between February and April 2026

Curators can imply: exhibition-makers, producers, practitioners, programmers who work within the visible arts house. i.e. Visual Arts practitioners, artists and designers who’ve put collectively shows, exhibitions, representations and/or convenings across the work of different visible artists for an viewers.

Application

When submitting the net application type you will have to add:

• Curriculum Vitae
• Curatorial proposal (max 2 pages)
• Signed letter of assist out of your proposed exhibition host venue

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For extra info, go to Art Exchange: Moving Image.