Camden Art Centre Baltic Curators Fellowships 2026 in UK
The Baltic Curators Fellowships 2026 offer an exceptional opportunity for emerging curators connected to the Baltic region to gain professional experience in one of London's leading contemporary art institutions. Through the Upė Foundation Curatorial Fellowship, the selected fellow will work as a full-time Assistant Curator at Camden Art Centre in London for up to 18 months while receiving an annual salary of £30,960.
The fellowship is designed to help early-career curators build practical institutional experience by contributing to exhibitions, public programs, publications, and contemporary art projects.
Fellowship Summary
- Host Country: United Kingdom
- Host Organization: Camden Art Centre
- Fellowship Provider: Upė Foundation
- Fellowship Name: Baltic Curators Fellowships
- Position: Assistant Curator
- Duration: 12 Months (extendable up to 18 months)
- Annual Salary: £30,960
- Fellowship Type: Fully Paid Professional Fellowship
- Eligible Nationalities: Baltic Region and Baltic Diaspora
- Application Deadline: 13 July
Degree Level
The fellowship is intended for graduates and early-career professionals. Applicants typically hold:
- Bachelor's Degree
- Master's Degree
- Equivalent Higher Education Qualification
Available Subjects
Applicants from the following fields are encouraged to apply:
- Curating
- Art History
- Contemporary Art
- Visual Culture
- Museum Studies
- Gallery Studies
- Exhibition Studies
- Cultural Studies
- Arts Administration
- Humanities
- Related Creative Disciplines
Benefits
Selected fellows will receive:
- Annual salary of £30,960
- Full-time employment as an Assistant Curator
- Initial 12-month employment contract
- Opportunity to extend the fellowship by an additional 6 months
- Hands-on experience in exhibition planning and production
- Professional mentoring and career development
- Opportunities to work with internationally recognized artists and curators
- Participation in exhibitions, publications, residencies, and public programs
- International networking opportunities within the contemporary art sector
Eligible Nationalities
The fellowship is open to applicants who have a meaningful connection to:
- Lithuania
- Latvia
- Estonia
- Baltic Diaspora
Applicants may demonstrate this connection through family heritage, lived experience, language, academic research, or professional work involving the Baltic region.
Eligibility Criteria
Applicants must:
- Have an academic or professional background in curating or a related discipline.
- Be an emerging or early-career curator.
- Demonstrate a strong connection to Lithuania, Latvia, Estonia, or the Baltic diaspora.
- Have experience in exhibitions, museums, galleries, artist-led initiatives, or other cultural organizations.
- Possess excellent communication and organizational skills.
- Be able to relocate to London for the fellowship period.
- Be eligible to work in the United Kingdom according to the fellowship requirements.
Application Procedure
Required Documents
Applicants should prepare:
- Completed online application
- Updated Curriculum Vitae (CV)
- Cover letter or personal statement
- Portfolio of curatorial work (if requested)
- Academic qualifications
- References
- Any additional supporting documents required by Camden Art Centre
Application Process
To apply for the Baltic Curators Fellowships 2026:
- Visit the official Camden Art Centre or Upė Foundation application portal.
- Read the fellowship guidelines carefully.
- Complete the online application form.
- Upload all required documents.
- Submit the application before the deadline.
Shortlisted candidates will be invited for interviews before the final selection.
Fellowship Responsibilities
The selected fellow will:
- Assist in organizing exhibitions and public programs.
- Conduct curatorial research.
- Support exhibition planning and production.
- Prepare exhibition materials and publications.
- Coordinate with artists, galleries, designers, and partner organizations.
- Assist with artwork loans, contracts, and logistics.
- Present research on Baltic and Central Eastern European contemporary art.
Why Apply for the Baltic Curators Fellowships?
The fellowship provides a unique opportunity to gain paid professional experience at one of London's leading contemporary art institutions. Fellows will strengthen their curatorial practice, expand international professional networks, and develop valuable experience in exhibition management, research, and public engagement.
Application Deadline
The last date to apply for the Baltic Curators Fellowships is 13 July.
