3 October 2007
An exciting new opportunity for aspiring & emerging curators
In the last decade the South African visual arts field has flourished, with artists receiving increased support and attention both locally and internationally. Despite this recognition, the visual arts are still lagging in some areas. There are, for instance, still no formal academic curatorial programmes within the country. This is resulting in a growing skills gap and slowed transformation in the sector as many aspiring curators leave to pursue their training and careers abroad.
In response, the Cape Africa Platform is launching a new Young Curator's Programme geared at nurturing local curatorial talent by providing an exciting environment for both critical and practical engagement.
The programme, which commences in 2008, targets 4-6 aspiring or emerging curators residing in South Africa. The successful applicants will undergo an all-expenses covered, focused 18-month course aimed at developing their skills in the thoughtful presentation and criticism of contemporary cultural production. They will also gain extensive practical experience in all aspects of curating and mounting exhibitions.
Seminars in art history, critical theory and discourse, presented by curators, critics and other arts professionals will run alongside independent research, exhibition and writing projects for the duration of the programme.
Participants will also complete internships overseas and on the continent, with identified partner arts institutions or established independent curators. They will have opportunities to work with experienced curators, scholars and critics in the preparation of mini-exhibitions and publications, here and abroad.
Ultimately, the process will be intense and collaborative, with participants benefiting and learning from each other's experiences to form a dynamic new network that will be instrumental in shaping the CAPE 09 exhibition and will contribute to other existing cultural structures within the country and beyond.
CALL FOR APPLICATIONS:
Applications for CAPE’s Young Curator's Programme are now open.
The Programme commences on 15 January 2008 and runs for a period of 18 months, culminating in the CAPE 09 exhibition (May-June 2009). Applicants are requested to be available throughout this period.
The closing date for applications is 9 November 2007.
APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS:
- An updated and detailed CV
Applications can be emailed to Gabi Ngcobo (Head of Research) at
gabi@capeafrica.org or addressed to
Young Curator's Programme
Cape Africa Platform
PO Box 15806
Vlaeberg 8018
For more info email gabi@capeafrica.org or call 082 743 2306 (office hours)
No applications will be accepted after the closing date.
Successful applicants will be notified in December 2007.