The City of Calgary Public Art Program invites members of the Blackfoot Confederacy to apply for this curatorial opportunity. Individuals with curatorial experience are encouraged to apply. This opportunity is open to Blackfoot/Blackfeet curators. Individual artists or artist teams/collectives are eligible.
The selected Blackfoot/Blackfeet curator/curatorial team will work closely with the Public Art team (curators, conservators, public art liaisons and collections specialists) to create an exhibit of four to 12 artworks/art objects created by Blackfoot/Blackfeet artists (the curator’s own artwork will not be allowed to be included). The exhibit will be available for communities and schools to book to learn about and connect with Blackfoot/Blackfeet culture through art.
The selected curator will work with the Indigenous curator to create a theme and select the artworks to be included in the exhibit. They will also be responsible for other aspects of the public art exhibit, including but not limited to:
- Budgeting (according to a set budget)
- Artist visits
- Exhibit design (including helping to create portable containers that keep artworks safe during transport)
- Curatorial writing
Who: Curators from the Blackfoot Confederacy Nations interested in curating a travelling exhibit.
What: Curate a Blackfoot educational travelling exhibit for the City of Calgary public art collection.
Where: Hybrid work, online research, in-person research, events as needed, regular meetings with City of Calgary public art staff.
Deadline to apply: April 18, 2025, 430 pm
Project start: May 19, 2025
Project end: Dec. 31, 2025
How much: Curatorial fee of $12,000 + GST. * This does NOT include an artwork purchase budget.
Artist information sessions:
For those interested in applying, free online and in-person artist information sessions are available. Please email indigenouspublicart@calgary.ca for dates, times and locations. Attendance is not mandatory to qualify for this opportunity.
How to apply:
Full submission details and evaluation criteria can be downloaded here or viewed on The City’s website. The deadline to apply is April 18, 2025.
Questions and clarifications:
Submit all questions in writing to indigenouspublicart@calgary.ca before 4:00 p.m. MST on April 11, 2025.
The City of Calgary recognizes and values equity, diversity, inclusion and belonging and unique dimensions of diversity, including race, ethnicity, gender, disability, age, religion, sexual orientation, work style, communication style, learning preferences and others.
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