Young Curators – Factory International

Deadline to apply – Monday 28th October, link here

What should Factory International be doing for younger audiences? Who or what do you want to see commissioned here? This is your opportunity to shape the future of programming for young people at Factory International…

The Young Curators programme is an opportunity for 6 young creatives to work with leading industry professionals and artists to explore curation and work towards a commission at Aviva Studios in 2025. As a Young Curator, you will develop knowledge, skills and networks as a future leader in the arts. This programme seeks to address underrepresentation and encourage creatives who have little or no experience in curation. 

As a Young Curator, you will:

• Receive a bursary of £1,000
• Receive £200 each to spend experiencing art
• Meet regularly as a collective
• Establish a meaningful network of artists, curators and leaders
• Share inspirations and develop creative ideas with industry experts
• Develop a portfolio of work and skills providing a pathway into the creative industry
• Influence the future of curation at Factory International
• Work towards a commission at Aviva Studios in 2025

Eligibility Criteria:

• Based in Manchester or Greater Manchester
• Aged 18-30 yrs
• Underrepresented in the creative industry
• Available on all delivery dates
• Have previously engaged with Factory International as a participant
• Willing to experiment, push boundaries and work collaboratively

If you think you may be eligible but aren’t sure, please contact publicengagement@factoryinternational.org for further support. We’re aware of the barriers young creatives may face within the creative industry, and we don’t want that to stop you from accessing this opportunity.

Click the link above for more details.