Abraaj Capital Art Price

Selection Criteria for Guest Curator Applications, 2013

 

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The annual guest curator position offered by the Abraaj Capital Art Prize is an opportunity to work directly with the Organisers and five leading artists from the Middle East, North Africa and South Asia (MENASA) on new projects. The chosen curator will be included in the Selection Committee for the 2013 winning artists and be responsible for the display of the artworks at Art Dubai and the publication of an accompanying publication.

 Materials to submit via an application form online include the following:

SECTION ONE: Contact Details

SECTION TWO: Professional Background

  • Details of qualifications, exhibition history & awards [this can be in free flowing text or listed as per a C.V., maximum 500 words]
  • Images [up to 3] of exhibitions you have curated / artists you have worked with
  • Writing samples [up to 3, each maximum 2000 words]. These can be published work, online or an extract of a thesis

SECTION THREE: Proposal

  • Curatorial statement [maximum 500 words]. Explain the broader context of your interest in the MENASA region and what you feel you can bring to the Abraaj Capital Art Prize. 
  • Details of two referees from fellow art professionals who are familiar with your work and you are happy for us to contact to discuss your application. These can be from artists.

Eligibility

  1. There is no age restriction for curators to apply.
  2. No specific curatorial qualifications are necessary but you must have quantifiable experience in the field of curating on an international level, of at least 8 years standing.
  3. You can originate from any country in the world. You are asked to state your nationality, place of birth and current country / countries of current residence on the application form.
  4. You must be able to dedicate enough time to the Abraaj Capital Art Prize project and not be involved in any conflicting appointments from October 2012 – March 2013.  

Obligations

  1. Work directly with Abraaj Capital and/or its agent and the 5 chosen artists to ensure that all 5 art projects are produced and delivered by the deadline of Art Dubai, March 2013.
  2. Prepare content for a catalogue on all 5 winning projects and the Abraaj Capital Art Prize 2013. This includes sourcing photographs and any necessary image permissions to accompany your writing. Content is due by March 31 2013.
  3. At the request of Abraaj Capital and/or its agent, the Guest Curator shall personally appear at the event announcing the winners of the 2013 edition of the prize, the unveiling of the prize in March 2013, the dates of such events to be stipulated by Abraaj Capital and/or its agent.
  4. The guest curator shall be expected to make themselves available for interviews with the media at the request of Abraaj Capital and/or its agent.
  5. During the 24-month period following the unveiling, at the request of Abraaj Capital and/or its agent the Guest Curator shall personally appear at up to three events to support the prize and participate in interviews and other media-related events.

The chosen guest curator will receive a set fee, paid in instalments. There is no application fee.

Please be in touch with us if you have any further queries: abraajprize@artdubai.ae.