air frankfurt | curator in residence

AIR - CURATOR IN RESIDENCE IN FRANKFURT

The aim of this curatorial residency program is to introduce new international perspectives to the local art community enhancing curatorial research, exchange and discourse in Frankfurt. Resident curators are provided time and space to develop a curatorial program at basis e.V. by researching and connecting with the different artists who hold studio at basis.

Eligible applicants are young cultural practitioners and scholars from all around the globe with a pertinent experience in curating exhibitions and/or related projects. the application should document a well-founded interest in current debates in arts and culture and a specific interest in the Frankfurt art scene. the applicants should have a good level of spoken and written English (or German). A jury of experts decides about the awarding.

basis is integrated in and contributes to the lively and diverse art scene of Frankfurt, shaped by a high density of various museums and cultural institutions for visual arts, performance, theatre or literature such as the Städelmuseum, the MMK Museum für Moderne kunst, the Künstlerhaus Mousonturm and others, as well as the renowned art schools Städelschule and the university of art and design HFG Offenbach am main.