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Mentorship

Chicago Curatorial Seminar 2026 for Emerging Curators

Mentorship opportunity. Deadline: 2026-08-09

Type: Mentorship
Organizer: Independent Curators International
Deadline: 9 August 2026
Where: United States
Compensation: Free participation
Disciplines: Curatorial, Art Management, Visual Arts, Research, Exhibition, Seminar, Mentorship, Networking

About this opportunity

Independent Curators International is offering the Chicago Curatorial Seminar 2026, a free, intensive program for early-career BIPOC curators based in the Chicago Metropolitan Area. The 8-session seminar runs from September to December 2026 and includes mentorship, workshops, and site visits to cultural institutions.

Who can apply

BIPOC curators based in the Chicago Metropolitan Area with 5 years of curatorial experience or less, not enrolled in an academic program during the seminar period, and demonstrating emerging curatorial practice and interest in independent or community-based work.