The International Curators Forum (ICF) would like to invite applications from Black and minority curators and facilitators based in the UK to join the ICF team and actively participate in a three-day long series of events at the Liverpool Biennial (taking place from 6th – 9th October).

These events will include a personal tour of the Biennial , professional networking events, a conference, as well as a performance and masterclass by New York based artist Coco Fusco. Fusco is an interdisciplinary artist and writer who explores the politics of gender, race, war and identity through videos, performances and installations. Her work often incorporates performances at cultural events that engage with the audience.

We ask that applicants please submit no more than 500 words describing:

•Why it is important for you to participate in this programme

•What professional development opportunities you envisage pursuing during this programme

•How you see this programme fitting into your long-term ambitions

Please also list three examples of projects that you have developed or worked on, such as events, talks, e-projects or publications.

Please send your application to Jessica Taylor jessica@internationalcuratorsforum.org by 1stSeptember 2016

Successful applicants will have their travel, hotel and food subsistence paid for.

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ICF is a network that meets to discuss emerging issues of curatorial practice in the context of key events in the international arts calendar. ICF in partnership with UAL University of the Arts London was recently awarded a grant from the Art Council’s Elevate fund for a two-year project targeting the under-representation of professionals from BAME backgrounds at senior levels within the visual arts.

The Elevate Fund was set up to tackle the under-representation of diverse organisations nationally, particularly BAME and Disability-led, and to strengthen the resilience of those who are contributing to the Creative Case for Diversity.

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