Call for Applications: Tsuut’ina Curatorial Mentorship in Public Art, City of Calgary

Gújá nágúdīgòy(Good morning),

Please see information below regarding Call for Applications: Tsuut’ina Curatorial Mentorship in Public Art, City of Calgary.

Deadline to apply: April 18th, 2025

Detailed description of the opportunity:

The City of Calgary Public Art Program invites members of the Tsuut’ina First Nation to apply for this paid curatorial mentorship opportunity. Individual artists who are interested in curation are encouraged to apply. Prior curatorial experience is not required. This opportunity is open to Tsuut’ina nation members.

The selected Tsuut’ina individual will work closely with the Public Art team (curators, collection specialists, conservators, liaisons) to create an exhibit of four to 12 artworks/art objects created by Tsuut’ina 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 Tsuut’ina culture through art.

With the guidance of the Indigenous curator, the selected artist will create a theme and select the artworks to be included in the exhibit. They will also learn about what is required to put together a 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: Tsuut’ina nation members – artists and individuals interested in gaining work experience as a curator.

What: Curate a Tsuut’ina educational travelling exhibit for The City of Calgary public art collection.

Where: Hybrid work, online research, in-person research and events as needed, regular meetings with City of Calgary public art staff.

Deadline to apply: April 18, 2025

Project start: May 19, 2025

Project end: December 31, 2025

How much: Curatorial fee of $7,000 + 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 18th, 2025.

Questions and clarifications:

Submit all questions in writing to indigenouspublicart@calgary.ca before 4 PM MDT on April 11th, 2025.

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Sīyísgáàs(Thank you)