**KADIST is seeking a creative thinker and curator for the inaugural edition of a Curatorial Fellowship at KADIST, based in Paris.**

  
This part-time, 18-month opportunity, starting in 2026, offers professional experience and the chance to join the KADIST Paris team and to work closely with guest curators, and advisors from KADIST’s international network as well as with partner organizations in Paris. Designed for a professional interested in working across disciplines, cultures, and scales, the fellowship encourages experimentation and critical reflection while offering meaningful engagement with KADIST’s team and evolving program.

  
**ABOUT THE FELLOWSHIP**

The fellow will develop one exhibition and a series of public programs in relation to a given annual theme – all utilizing various KADIST resources, including the international collection. In 2026, the theme will be “Land Work, Land Rights” and the programs throughout the year may respond to this general direction through other entry points – critical geography, extractivism, indigeneity, ecological justice, and more. The Spring 2026 exhibition will be the second chapter of The Plantation Plot, which explores the enduring structures and legacies of the plantation system. 

  
This fellowship complements new strategic developments across KADIST’s global network. Designed as a part-time position, it is ideal for a cultural programmer and curator who thrives in a globally connected, interdisciplinary environment. The ideal candidate brings a solid understanding of the Parisian cultural and social landscape, along with strong connections to one or more non-Western cultures. They are responsive, curious, and committed to connecting artistic conversations and social issues from different parts of the world and to foster interdisciplinary dialogue spanning visual arts, cinema, performance, literature, philosophy, and other cultural forms.

**WHAT WE OFFER**

– A compensation package comprising a total fee of € 30,000 TTC for the 18-month fellowship, disbursed monthly, along with free housing (a private apartment, all charges included) in Paris.

– Full access to KADIST’s venue in Paris, including shared office, exhibition, and event spaces.

– The support of KADIST’s curatorial, operational, and technical teams to help realize the programs.

– An annual budget of up to \~15 000 € for public events and \~25 000 € per exhibition.

  
– All proposed programming and related budgets are subject to review and approval by the KADIST Steering Committee, in alignment with its mission and resource planning.

– Type of contract: Freelance.

– No Visa/Legal fee coverage.

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