Emerging Curators Program

In partnership with Calvin College, Kendall, and GVSU, we invite artists and curators to apply for a three-month paid residency program for artists to gain a comprehensive study and hands-on practice with various elements of a formal curatorial study and practice.

This ten-week program will run from June 9 - August 11, 2023. We anticipate participants of the program to work an average of 5-8 hours a week, for a total estimated 80 hours.

Participants of this program will work hand in hand with the Director, Director of Exhibitions, and Curatorial Team to do the following -

Design an exhibition - concept
Scout for artists
Write call
Curatorial texts, including, but not limited to: curatorial statement, text on the wall of the entrance, catalog, fliers, web format, the text used in the press release, or writing presentation
Art Advisory Consultations with local interior design firm, hotel owner, and Corewell (formerly Spectrum Health)
Jurying call
Contracts for artists, location/venue, photographer
Writing acceptance and rejection letters to artists
Exhibition layout, installation, deinstallation
Marketing, including creating a marketing plan
Host exhibition opening and/or tour of spaces

"These classes are so inspiring! When I feel like I need more structure or a push creatively, I sign up for a new class with Cultivate. It helps me with my whole art practice and pushes me to think in new ways."

- Adult student

"I love these courses and have been signing up for all of them. I find that it's "me time" in my week -and it's so relaxing to sit down with the group and make art together."

-Adult student