Call For Applications Open: 2026-27 Curatorial Fellowship Program in partnership with OAG, NGC and OBAK

Press Release

April 9, 2026

The National Gallery of Canada (NGC), the Ottawa Art Gallery (OAG), and the Ottawa Black Art Kollective (OBAK) are now accepting applications for the second edition of the Curatorial Fellowship Program, a one‑year, part‑time paid opportunity designed to support the professional development of emerging Black Canadian curators in the National Capital Region and enrich the national arts ecology.

Building on a successful inaugural year, this innovative fellowship offers hands‑on curatorial experience, mentorship and professional development across two institutions while fostering meaningful engagement with local communities and contemporary and historical art practices. The program originated in 2021 through a collaboration between OAG and OBAK and since last year, benefits from the NGC’s national and international expertise.

The fellowship is intended for an emerging curator committed to advancing the work of Black/African‑descendant visual arts professionals and to expanding audiences through inclusive curatorial practice. The selected fellow will work across both partner institutions, gaining practical experience and contributing directly to exhibition development, research and public programming.

The fellowship will begin on May 11, 2026, and run for one year.

How to apply

For details about eligibility requirements and the application process, visit the OAG website. The application deadline is April 28, 2026.

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For media inquiries, please contact:
Véronique Couillard, Media Relations
Ottawa Art Gallery
vcouillard@oaggao.ca

Pénélope Carreau, Public Relations Officer
National Gallery of Canada
Pcarreau@gallery.ca

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