Deadline: 30 October 2015
The Japan Foundation Asia Center has announced a call for applications to a Curator’s Workshop from November to December 2015 in Indonesia, Malaysia, Philippines, Thailand and Vietnam with aim to enhance expertise in curating contemporary art and related platforms.
Participants are required to present an exhibition/art project proposal at the workshop and two selected participants will receive a grant for a two-week study tour in Japan (February 22–March 6, 2016), after which they will be asked to organise an exhibition/art project in early 2017 in Malaysia.
The general theme of the workshop is “What is Southeast Asia?” Southeast Asia is, on the whole, understood historically as a region that is located between China and India where a diverse range of cultures and ethnic groups exist. The workshop will be held on 24-26 November, 2015 (3 days) at Kuala Lumpur Japan.
Eligibility Criteria
Applying candidates must fulfill the following criteria:
- Those who have broad interest in curatorial practices not limited to contemporary art but also include art history, architecture, material culture, music and performance, etc
- Those who are 35 years old or below at the time of application
- Those who are able to attend the full duration of both the workshop in Kuala Lumpur (24–26 November) and the study tour in Japan (22 February–6 March, 2016)
- Those who can commit to participating in all the events beyond the workshop and the study tour.
How to Apply
Interested applicants may apply by sending an application form on the mail address, mentioned on the website.
For more information, please visit Curator’s Workshop.
