Curatorial Intensive South Asia Programme

The fellowship is for young curators from South Asia whose practice is situated in the field of the visual arts. The programme aims to develop a diversity of perspectives on the medium of the exhibition and to provide a structured and experimental inquiry into the possibilities of curatorial practice today.

Phases

• Phase I (Curatorial Intensive at Khoj Studios, New Delhi):
  • A two-week intensive pedagogical programme where selected curators will be mentored by established curators and academics with an opportunity for studio/museum/gallery visits. Participants will develop and refine their curatorial projects through discussions, feedback, and research guidance.
• Phase II (Project Development – Remote, Over Six Months):
  • Curators will continue developing their projects in consultation with the Khoj team with regular discussions and mentorship will help refine the final curatorial project.
• Phase III (Final Project Execution – March 2026, Khoj Studios):
  • Curators will present their completed projects, which may take the form of an exhibition or public programme. The final projects will be developed in close collaboration with Khoj.

Costs Covered

• Meetings, studio visits, and other group activities that are a part of the fellowship will be organised by Khoj. This includes visits to artist studios, museums, galleries, and other cultural institutions. The participants will receive a daily allowance to help offset food and local travel expenses.

Eligibility Criteria

• Applicants residing in South Asia (India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Nepal, Sri Lanka, Maldives, Bhutan, Afghanistan & Iran) are eligible to apply.
• The language of instruction will be English.
• 5 applicants will be selected.
• Applicants must have realised 2-4 curatorial projects.
• Applicants should have completed a course in the humanities (anthropology, art history, cultural studies, musicology, literature or other relevant fields.)
• Successful applicants will be chosen by a jury. The course will be held in Delhi, India.

Application Requirements

• A letter of motivation stating your personal drive as well as your expectations of the programme (max. 300 words)
• A curatorial proposal that will be developed during the course of the Fellowship (max. 500 words)
• An updated CV or Resume
• A portfolio of 2-4 curatorial projects; this can include texts, images, catalogues, etc.
• 2 reference contacts (Name, Relationship to the Applicant, Email, Phone Number)
• All documents must be submitted in English.

For more information, visit Goethe-Institut.