VIA Art Fund Curatorial Fellowship
About this opportunity
The VIA Art Fund Curatorial Fellowship supports emerging curators and writers through stipends, travel, and mentorship from established curators. The programme develops the next generation of curatorial talent, with a focus on critically engaged exhibition-making and writing.
Application tips
This is a nomination-based award, not an open application. Build a visible curatorial practice and engage with VIA Art Fund's network. The 2025 recipient was Aram Moshayedi (Interim Chief Curator, Hammer Museum, Los Angeles).
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