Curatorial Research Residency - Generation Landscape: JMW Turner

About the Open Call

The residency supports original, in-depth curatorial research towards up to two Turner-related displays at Turner Contemporary. The appointed curator will develop new research directions, challenge established narratives, and explore the town's ongoing cultural, social, and environmental significance. The role includes mentoring from Dr Amy Concannon and participation in research symposia.

What is Offered

£5,000 fee (inclusive of £2,200 research travel allowance to the Yale Center of British Art), mentoring, and access to research events.

Requirements

Targeted at early-career curators or researchers. Requires ability to develop new research directions and demonstrate originality/methodological approach.

How to Apply

Email CV, 250-500 word cover letter, 500-word research proposal, portfolio of previous work, and optional equal opportunities monitoring form to applications@turnercontemporary.org with the subject line: Curatorial Research Residency Application – [Your Name].