India | Curatorial Intensive South Asia 2025
Goethe-Institut / Max Mueller Bhavan New Delhi and Khoj International Artists’ Association invite early and mid-career curators from South Asia to apply for the seventh edition of the Curatorial Intensive South Asia (CISA) programme, which takes place 28 July to 11 August 2025.
This opportunity is open for curators from South Asia—India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Nepal, Sri Lanka, Maldives, Bhutan, Afghanistan, and Iran. Five curators will be selected by an external jury to be a part of the programme, gaining access to mentorship from established curators and academics from the region.
The programme
- Phase I (Curatorial Intensive at Khoj Studios, New Delhi): A two-week intensive pedagogical programme where selected curators will be mentored by established curators and academics with an opportunity for studio/museum/gallery visits. Participants will develop and refine their curatorial projects through discussions, feedback, and research guidance.
- Phase II (Project Development – Remote, Over Six Months): Curators will continue developing their projects in consultation with the Khoj team with regular discussions and mentorship will help refine the final curatorial project.
- Phase III (Final Project Execution – March 2026, Khoj Studios): Curators will present their completed projects, which may take the form of an exhibition or public programme. The final projects will be developed in close collaboration with Khoj.
Meetings, studio visits, and other group activities that are a part of the fellowship will be organised by Khoj. This includes visits to artist studios, museums, galleries, and other cultural institutions. The participants will receive a daily allowance to help offset food and local travel expenses.
Curatorial Intensive South Asia 2025 application guidelines
Deadline: 16 May 2025