OPEN CALL: For Curators of Color Programs

Applications are now available to curators interested in taking part in one of two major annual initiatives from the AAMC Foundation:

Professional Alliance for Curators of Color is an initiative designed to support curators of color around the globe.  Now in its third year, its application process is open to curators that self-identify as a person of color, with full-time work in a nonprofit visual art organization within the last 12–16 months, and overall with two to five years of working experience as a curator (including fellowships).

Propel Program is the longest-running initiative of its kind, offering both training sessions and workshops as well as support through a professional network.  The application process is open to curators, with full-time work in a nonprofit visual art organization within the last 12–16 months, and overall seven to ten years of curatorial experience.

Both programs are accepting applications through a free, online portal, until June 1, 2023. AAMC Foundation encourages curators outside the US and within the US to apply.

The two programs, while separate programs, have similar components in their awarded fellowships, including:
–Full funding for all components.
–Multi-day in-person intensive in New York City, featuring leading voices within the arts community and behind-the-scenes tours, along with one-on-one career consulting.
–Four to five virtual learning immersive sessions.
–End of program interactive in-person workshop.
–Full access to the 2024 Art Curators Conference, including in-person attendance, and invites to the Program Alumni Reception and Members’ Party, and full access to all activities.
–Pairing with a senior curatorial leader for one-on-one virtual guidance.

For specific details of each fellowship and individual components if each program, please visit here.

Application deadline: June 1, 2023

The Professional Alliance for Curators of Color is made possible with support from the Getty Foundation. The Propel Program is made possible through the generous support of the Emily Hall Tremaine Foundation, the Institute of Museum and Library Services, the Milton and Sally Avery Arts Foundation, the National Endowment for the Arts, and AAMC Foundation’s President Circle.

About AAMC & AAMC Foundation
The Association of Art Museum Curators (AAMC) & AAMC Foundation supports, values, and advances the work of nonprofit art curators at all stages of their careers through leadership and connectivity. The organization’s work is grounded on diversity, equity, inclusion, access, and belonging (DEIAB) and seeks to recognize the full breadth of a person’s lived experience, self-identification (gender, ethnic, racial, and ability), and socio-economic background. We are a compelling leader and resource for those who care about the role of curators as agents of change, social impact, and multicultural understanding. Founded in 2001, the Association of Art Museum Curators (AAMC) today has over 1,500 members from over 500 institutions in over 40 countries.

Contact
AAMC Foundation Programs at programs@artcurators.org.