Guest Curator Opportunities
The Arts Center of the Capital Region

The Arts Center of the Capital Region is seeking guest curators to organize contemporary group exhibitions in the Jane Altes Gallery. We welcome proposals from independent curators, artists with curatorial experience, and arts professionals interested in developing an engaging
exhibition that highlights contemporary visual art and creates meaningful connections with our community.

This opportunity is designed to bring new curatorial voices to The Arts Center while providing an opportunity to lead a collaborative exhibition from concept through installation. The selected curator will work independently while collaborating with Arts Center staff throughout the planning and presentation of the exhibition.

Due to the high level of interest, we are now accepting submissions on a rolling basis to provide greater flexibility and accommodate additional applicants.

The Arts Center plans to present one guest-curated exhibition each year. Applications will be reviewed as opportunities become available and may be considered for upcoming or future exhibition cycles.

Annual Schedule

The guest-curated exhibition generally follows this schedule:

Curator selected: September/October
Installation: Early to mid-January
Exhibition: Mid-January through early May
Opening reception: Late January
Deinstallation: Mid-May

Exact dates will vary from year to year. Applicants under consideration for an upcoming exhibition will receive the confirmed schedule during the selection process.

Responsibilities
The selected curator will:
– Develop an exhibition concept.
– Select and communicate with participating artists.
– Serve as the primary point of contact for participating artists throughout the project.
– Establish project timelines and ensure key deadlines are met.
– Coordinate artwork submissions, artist information, and exhibition materials.
– Work with Arts Center staff on installation planning and exhibition logistics.
– Provide a curatorial statement and artist information for exhibition and marketing materials.
– Participate in the exhibition reception and related public programming, as appropriate.
Arts Center staff will provide organizational support and general oversight throughout the project.

Compensation
The selected curator will be compensated for their work. Compensation and the final scope of work will be discussed with the selected curator based on the exhibition proposal and project requirements.

How to Apply
Please submit the following materials to Joseph.
– Letter of interest.
– Curatorial proposal (500 to 750 words).
– Current résumé or CV.
– Examples of previous curatorial work or relevant experience, including exhibitions, artist
projects, or other creative initiatives.
– Preliminary list of participating artists (optional).
Please include “Guest Curator Opportunity 2027” in the subject line of your email.

Ideal Candidate
We’re looking for someone who:
– Has experience organizing exhibitions or collaborative arts projects.
– Is organized and comfortable managing multiple artists and deadlines.
– Enjoys working collaboratively with artists and community partners.
– Is passionate about creating thoughtful, accessible, and engaging exhibitions.
The Arts Center of the Capital Region encourages applications from curators, artists, and arts professionals of all backgrounds and experience levels.

Questions
Questions regarding this opportunity may be directed to Joseph.