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title: "Visiting Research Curator of UNIDEE residency programs"
organization: "Cittadellarte – Fondazione Pistoletto"
category: open_call
deadline: 2026-09-13
valid_through: 2026-09-13
countries: ["IT"]
disciplines: ["curatorial"]
location: "Biella, Italy"
entry_fee: "Free"
award: "Compensation starting from a gross amount of €22,000, excluding travel and hospitality"
eligibility: "Open to curators with experience in socially engaged art and art in the public sphere, strong knowledge of international contemporary art, and experience in artistic research and innovative, collaborative and experiential educational formats. Candidates should demonstrate an ability to connect different fields of knowledge, foster international collaborations and partnerships, and engage critically and constructively with Cittadellarte’s vision. Excellent written and spoken English is required; knowledge of Italian is welcome but not essential."
source_url: "https://unidee.cittadellarte.it/activity.html?id=269"
canonical: "https://opencallradar.com/open-calls/visiting-research-curator-of-unidee-residency-programs-cittadellarte-fon-3845a171"
status: open
last_updated: 2026-08-13T04:11:51.032599
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# Visiting Research Curator of UNIDEE residency programs

**Organization**: Cittadellarte – Fondazione Pistoletto
**Category**: open_call
**Deadline**: 2026-09-13
**Location**: Biella, Italy
**Country code(s)**: IT
**Discipline(s)**: curatorial
**Entry fee**: Free
**Award**: Compensation starting from a gross amount of €22,000, excluding travel and hospitality
**Eligibility**: Open to curators with experience in socially engaged art and art in the public sphere, strong knowledge of international contemporary art, and experience in artistic research and innovative, collaborative and experiential educational formats. Candidates should demonstrate an ability to connect different fields of knowledge, foster international collaborations and partnerships, and engage critically and constructively with Cittadellarte’s vision. Excellent written and spoken English is required; knowledge of Italian is welcome but not essential.

## Description

Fondazione Pistoletto Cittadellarte and UNIDEE Residency Programs are seeking a Visiting Research Curator to develop the research arc for the UNIDEE Residency Modules program for 2027/2028. The curator will conceive the overarching curatorial framework, design and help deliver a minimum of eight weekly residential modules per year, identify mentors and guests, and contribute to participant selection. The role also involves documenting, evaluating, and reflecting on knowledge generated, conceiving and editing publications, and contributing to an international dissemination strategy. The temporary appointment runs from November 2026 to December 2028.

## Apply / Verify

- Official source: https://unidee.cittadellarte.it/activity.html?id=269
- OpenCall Radar listing: https://opencallradar.com/open-calls/visiting-research-curator-of-unidee-residency-programs-cittadellarte-fon-3845a171