Through the scholarship programme ‘Braunschweig Projects’, HBK Braunschweig offers seven artistic and one curatorial stipend every year on behalf of the state of Lower Saxony. HBK Braunschweig is now accepting applications for the curator scholarship starting on 1 April 2025.
Goals of the scholarship are 1) to enrich curatorial practice at HBK by developing and realising a curatorial concept for the final exhibition of the Braunschweig Projects artistic fellows and 2) to develop a curatorial project based on previous work of the applicant, and that is ideally connected to a museum, a collection, a scientific institution or a cultural institution in Lower Saxony.
While the scholarship holder can draw on the university’s attractive network, the stipend offers great opportunities for own ideas and organisation. Close cooperation and a connection to the work of the academic and artistic staff, and especially the students of HBK, is desirable. At the end of the funding period, a short final report should provide information about the activities undertaken.
A prerequisite for a successful application is that the applicant has already gained initial curatorial experience (at least 3 years).
A fully equipped workplace at the university is provided and the presence on site is expected for at least one week per month. The scholarship holder will also be given the opportunity to increase their own teaching skills within the framework of a separately remunerated teaching assignment. A corresponding seminar proposal can be enclosed with the application.
Funding is provided in the form of scholarships totalling 1,400 EUR per month over a period of 12 months. A project cost subsidy of up to 4,000 EUR will be provided to support the exhibition activities. A budget of 2,000 EUR is available for travelling. Housing in Braunschweig cannot be provided.
