Open Call

Call for applicants: The 2026 Hnatyshyn Foundation-FIA Young Curator Residency

Deadline for Applications: January 13, 2026
Duration: 6 weeks
Timeline: September/October 2026

Fogo Island Arts and The Hnatyshyn Foundation are seeking applications for The Hnatyshyn Foundation - Fogo Island Arts Young Curator Residency. The residency provides an opportunity for a Canadian curator to work on Fogo Island for six weeks in September and October of 2026.

Application Criteria

This  opportunity offers rich cross-disciplinary dialogue and an exploratory immersion within Fogo Island’s unique physical and cultural landscape. A place-based experience, this residency provides uninterrupted time for  creative experimentation, research, and reflection.

Fogo Island Arts will cover the selected candidate’s cost of travel to and from Fogo Island, accommodation in a heritage house and the use of a vehicle for on-island transportation. The candidate will also receive a weekly honorarium for food and incidentals.

How to Apply

For eligibility criteria, submission requirements and a link to the application portal, please visit the Hnatyshyn Foundation website.

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