The Ottawa Art Gallery (OAG), the National Gallery of Canada (NGC), and the Ottawa Black Art Kollective (OBAK) are pleased to launch the second year of an innovative partnership designed to enrich the national arts ecology and support the career growth of emerging Black Canadian curators.
At the heart of this collaboration is the Curatorial Fellowship Program, which offers mentorship, professional development, and hands-on curatorial experience across two institutions. This initiative began in 2021 with a collaboration between OAG and the OBAK, and now includes the NGC’s national and international mandate. This Fellowship aims to enable the next generation of Black curators working in the National Capital Region to contribute directly to contemporary and historical art discourses to foster meaningful community engagement.
This fellowship marks a significant step forward towards broader representations of diverse art and artists. By providing dedicated support and meaningful development opportunities, it not only nurtures emerging curatorial talent but also helps to shape a more equitable and diverse future for Canada’s art ecosystems.
This opportunity is ideal for an emerging curator who is committed to the advancement of visual arts professionals of Black/African descent and expanding audiences.
Click here to learn more about this exciting opportunity.
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