Curatorial Opportunities at KUNSTRAUM
KUNSTRAUM offers two types of curatorial opportunities to develop projects in collaboration with the organization: the annual open call for the Curator and Community Affiliate (CCA) Program and the ongoing Gallery Rental Program.
Curator and Community Affiliate at KUNSTRAUM
The CCA oversees KUNSTRAUM’s gallery program for 12 months, facilitating exhibitions and events to engage our community while collaborating with guest curators in the planning of their shows. The CCA organizes KUNSTRAUM's annual Members Show and two independent exhibitions.
For more information about the opportunity, see the open call here.
Gallery Rental at KUNSTRAUM
The second curatorial option is KUNSTRAUM gallery rental, which can be accompanied by inclusion in our official program, see Gallery Rental for more information.
Proposals can be submitted by curators and artists acting as curators.
Read below for commonly asked questions pertaining KUNSTRAUM's curatorial opportunities.
What does Kunstraum offer to guest curators?
Kunstraum offers our gallery space for the duration of the show. Our team provides input during the planning and production of the exhibition, assistance in administration, press, viewing hours–by appointment–and support for art sales. Kunstraum provides outreach to its widespread network. The guest curator receives support from the CCA in the elaboration of the opening and a public event.
Does Kunstraum accept proposals for solo shows for the Exhibition Program?
Yes.
Who is the jury that selects the shows?
The jury is composed of Kunstraum’s team and the CCA.
For how long will selected exhibitions be on view?
Selected exhibitions will be typically on view for one to four weeks. The guest curator will be asked to propose one public program/event as part of the show.
How does the Guest Curator collaborate with the CCA?
The CCA helps to produce the show with input and admins of its production. Working together with the CCA, guest curators receive support to develop a public program/event related to the exhibition.
Does Kunstraum make suggestions for the curatorial work and content?
Yes and No. If desired, Kunstraum makes suggestions regarding artwork selection in relation to socio-political discourse relevant in New York, seeking to act as mediator and connector to the public.
Does Kunstraum help the guest curators to find additional local artists?
Suggestions for local artists to consider/add-on for an exhibition can be made by the CCA and Kunstraum’s team if requested.
Is there a production budget for the show?
The Guest Curator brings their independent show to Kunstraum. Kunstraum acts as an exhibition platform. The Guest Curator carries the responsibility to fund and/or acquire a production budget for the realization of their show. As a small artist-run organization without public funding, Kunstraum can not provide additional production budget aside from the offered services but can provide letters of support and suggestions on whom to contact. If a production budget is acquired via a grant, it's shared between Kunstraum 25% and the guest curator 75%. Kunstraum and guest curators each receive a 25% commission on sales and the exhibited artists 50%.
Is there a floor plan for Kunstraum's gallery?
Yes, please find the floorplan here for download. Images can be found in the gallery archive for each show.