Applications are currently being accepted for The Arts Family (TAF) Curator Award 2026. Interested applicants are encouraged to click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
About TAF Curator Award
The TAF Curator Award – South Asia 2026 recognises an outstanding curator whose practice contributes meaningfully to the contemporary art discourse of South Asia and its diasporas.Rooted in research, critical thinking, and ethical engagement, the award supports curators who are developing new curatorial languages, platforms, and institutional models—locally and internationally.Beyond recognition, the award is conceived as a year-long support structure, combining funding, mentorship, and international visibility.
Benefits of TAF Curator Award
Selected curators will receive:
- INR 1,00,000 curatorial grant
- 12-month mentorship programme
- Publication opportunities
- International exposure and visibility
- Guidance from senior professionals
TAF Curator Award Requirements
The award is open to:
- Curators based in South Asia (India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, Nepal, Bhutan, Maldives, Afghanistan) and the diaspora with a demonstrable focus on the region
- Applicants may be: Independent curators; Institution-based curators and Curators working with artist-led, alternative, or research-driven platforms
Eligibility Criteria
Applicants must:
- Have a minimum of 5 years of curatorial experience
- Have curated at least 2–3 significant exhibitions or projects (physical, digital, or hybrid)
- Demonstrate a distinct curatorial vision grounded in research and critical inquiry
- Show commitment to ethical, inclusive, and sustainable curatorial practices
- Collective applications are accepted; one lead curator must be designated.
Application Date and Process
Applicants must submit the following in English:
- Curatorial CV (maximum 3 pages)
- Statement of Curatorial Practice (maximum 1,000 words)
- Portfolio of Curated Projects- Images, texts, links, or documentation of previous work
- Proposed Project or Research Direction- To be developed during the award period
- One Professional Reference is required
Application Deadline
30 June, 2026
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