Gallerie Splash Curatorial Fellowship 2026–27 for Emerging Curators [₹50,000 Grant + ₹1.5 Lakh Exhibition Budget]: Apply by Sep 15

Gallerie Splash is inviting applications for the third edition of its Curatorial Fellowship 2026–27. Two emerging curators will receive six months of mentorship, a ₹50,000 fellowship grant, an exhibition-production budget of ₹1.5 lakh and dedicated exhibition space in Delhi.

The Fellowship supports selected curators in developing an original, research-led proposal into a fully realised public exhibition in June 2027.

Deadline: September 15, 2026, at 11:59 PM IST

Click here to apply for the Gallerie Splash Curatorial Fellowship.

Gallerie Splash Curatorial Fellowship 2026–27: Highlights

• Organisation: Gallerie Splash
• Programme: Curatorial Fellowship 2026–27—Edition 3
• Target group: Emerging curators
• Number of fellowships: Two
• Fellowship grant: ₹50,000
• Exhibition-production budget: ₹1.5 lakh
• Duration: Six months
• Mentorship: International panel of curators and cultural practitioners
• Exhibition space: Approximately 800–1,200 sq. ft.
• Exhibition location: Delhi
• Travel and accommodation: Support for exhibition installation
• Public exhibition: June 2027
• Deadline: September 15, 2026, 11:59 PM IST
• Application mode: Online

About the Curatorial Fellowship

The Gallerie Splash Curatorial Fellowship supports emerging curators in taking a project from initial research and conceptual development to a public exhibition.

Over six months, Fellows receive project-specific mentorship covering research, curatorial writing, artist engagement, exhibition design, scenography, production and public presentation.

The programme seeks proposals that offer a distinct curatorial enquiry rather than only a general exhibition theme.

Who Can Apply?

The application form accepts:

• Individual applicants
• Current master’s students
• Curatorial collectives

The Fellowship is intended for emerging curators from varied academic and professional backgrounds.

Specific age, nationality, residency, degree or minimum-experience requirements have not been stated in the available information. Applicants should, however, be able to complete the mentorship process and participate in the public exhibition in Delhi.

Eligible Areas of Enquiry

Proposals may engage with:

• Modern and contemporary art
• Design histories and ideas
• Living traditions of India
• Cultural and artistic practices
• Interdisciplinary research
• Underrepresented histories
• Communities and forms of knowledge
• Artist-led or research-led exhibition practices

Projects that expand cultural discourse by foregrounding overlooked histories, regions, communities or knowledge systems are particularly encouraged.

Fellowship Benefits

Each selected Fellow will receive:

• ₹50,000 Fellowship grant
• ₹1.5 lakh exhibition-production budget
• Six months of project-specific mentorship
• Dedicated exhibition space of approximately 800–1,200 sq. ft. in Delhi
• Travel and accommodation support for installation
• Support with research and conceptual development
• Guidance on exhibition design, scenography and visitor experience
• Public exhibition in Delhi in June 2027

The ₹1.5 lakh production budget is intended for developing the exhibition and should not be treated as additional personal remuneration.

The exact limits and conditions for travel and accommodation support have not been specified.

Mentorship Areas

The mentorship will support Fellows with:

• Research and conceptual development
• Curatorial writing and critical enquiry
• Artist, community and collaborator engagement
• Exhibition design and scenography
• Visitor experience
• Production planning
• Public presentation

Selected curators will be expected to test and refine their ideas in response to both the conceptual and practical requirements of exhibition-making.

Documents Required

The application PDF must include:

1. Curriculum vitae
2. Letter of intent explaining the applicant’s curatorial vision, proposed exhibition and interest in the Fellowship
3. Portfolio of previous curatorial projects
4. Relevant writing samples
5. Two letters of recommendation

All required materials must be combined into an application PDF and uploaded to Google Drive.

Application Submission Requirements

Applicants must:

• Upload the application PDF to Google Drive.
• Ensure that the file or folder has open-to-view access.
• Copy the shareable Google Drive link.
• Paste the link into the online application form.
• Select the appropriate applicant type.
• Confirm that all submitted information is accurate and complete.

Late or incomplete applications will not be considered.

How to Apply?

1. Visit the official Curatorial Fellowship page.
2. Prepare the CV, letter of intent, portfolio, writing samples and two recommendation letters.
3. Combine the documents into one PDF.
4. Upload the PDF to Google Drive.
5. Set the sharing permission so anyone with the link can view it.
6. Complete the online application form.
7. Select whether applying as an individual, current master’s student or curatorial collective.
8. Paste the accessible Google Drive link.
9. Review the declarations and submit by September 15.

Applicants applying for both the Curatorial Fellowship and another Splash Catalyst programme should submit separate applications.

Important Conditions

• Only two Fellowships are available.
• The ₹50,000 grant and ₹1.5 lakh exhibition budget serve different purposes.
• Submission does not guarantee selection.
• Applicants must provide two recommendation letters.
• The Google Drive application must be accessible to reviewers.
• Late or incomplete applications will not be accepted.
• Selected Fellows must develop their proposals into public exhibitions in Delhi.
• Funding arrangements for curatorial collectives have not been separately specified.

Deadline

September 15, 2026, at 11:59 PM IST

Application Link

Click here to apply for the Gallerie Splash Curatorial Fellowship 2026–27.

Contact

• Phone: +91 9899797347
• Email: sales@galleriesplash.com
• Address: Gallerie Splash, 87 F, Sector 53, Golf Course Road, Gurgaon, Haryana 122011