As part of a shared commitment to enhancing learning and collaboration between UK and international Curators, Liverpool Biennial and the British Council are joining forces to offer 8 fully-funded opportunities to attend a Curator’s networking and development week, within the 13th edition of Liverpool Biennial.
This programme will consist of talks, workshops, performances, tours, trips and networking opportunities with national peers and artists, all of which will be tailored to the individual ambitions and practices of the selected delegation. The aim is the support and offer development opportunities for international curators to make links with UK practitioners and institutions and to foster future collaboration.
What the Opportunity Offers
Successful recipients (8 places available) will attend a week-long research and development trip to Liverpool (UK) at a key point in the festival. The week is designed to offer opportunities for discourse, inspiration, knowledge and skills exchange, and to encourage Curators to build professional relationships with one another and their UK-based peers and artists.
Across the week, recipients will have opportunity to participate in a number of curated talks, workshops, trips, studio visits, presentations and events, all of which aim to facilitate sharing and connectivity between practices and geographies.
Funding
There is funding available for return economy flights and UK travel, visa applications,
accommodation and per diems for a 7 night trip to Liverpool, arriving Tuesday 22nd
July – returning Tuesday 29 July 2025.
Who Can Apply
• Living and working in eligible countries within Sub-Saharan Africa, South Asia or Southeast Asia
• Consider themselves as mid-career (guidance for this is outlined below)
• Are working independently or within an organisation
• Are able to demonstrate a clear rationale for why they’d benefit from this opportunity
• Are friendly, generous and open in their approach, with a willingness to share, connect and learn from others
• Are over 18 years old
• Have a valid passport at the time of applying (please note, your passport must be valid for at least three months after planned departure date from the UK)
• No formal education or qualifications are necessary
Eligible Countries
Sub-Saharan Africa:
Ethiopia, Ghana, Kenya, Nigeria, Rwanda, Senegal, South Africa, Tanzania,
Uganda, Zambia and Zimbabwe
How to Apply
- Provide a short overview of your Curatorial practice (up to 100 words)
- Explain why is the opportunity crucial to your professional development at this
time? (up to 150 words)
- Additional Links / Website / CV
- Include your name, country and any access requirements (a full access rider will be issued for successful applicants)
Key Dates
Application deadline Sunday 2 March 2025, 11:59pm GMT
Shortlisting decisions to be communicated to all applicants w/c 24 March 2025
About Liverpool Biennial
Since its inception in 1998, the Biennial has become renowned in the international contemporary art world, bringing together artistic practices from across the globe.
Taking place every two years, Liverpool Biennial activates public institutions, historical sites and extraordinary locations across Liverpool, delivering exhibitions and major commissions in the public realm. Each edition is underpinned by a year round programme of research, education, residencies, projects, and commissions.
Having commissioned over 392 new artworks and presented work by over 560 celebrated artists from around the world, Liverpool Biennial is built on a longstanding commitment to connecting international artists with local practitioners, communities, and the public at large.
About British Council
The British Council is the UK’s international organisation for cultural relations and educational opportunities. We support peace and prosperity by building connections, understanding and trust between people in the UK and countries worldwide. We do this through our work in arts and culture, education and the English language. We work with people in over 200 countries and territories and are on the ground in more than 100 countries. In 2022–23 we reached 600 million people.
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