Call for Curators with an Inclusive Arts Practice

Overview

This is a call for applications from curators with an inclusive arts practice to curate an exhibition in the Municipal Gallery, dlr LexIcon, Dún Laoghaire. This will be an exhibition of work by professional artists from KCAT Studios. KCAT Arts Centre is a multi-disciplinary, artist-led Arts Centre in Callan, Co. Kilkenny supporting inclusive arts practices. KCAT believes that everyone, regardless of background, age, gender or ability should have access to a creative world. 

  • This exhibition will take place from early May to late August 2026.
  • The maximum budget for the curator is €3,500.
  • The closing date for applications is Thursday 10 July at 17.00 (5pm). Applications must be made online through the Submit portal.
  • We aim to select the curator by the end of July. 
How to Apply
 
If you need help with your online application or have an any access needs, please contact us. You can get in touch by email at arts@dlrcoco.ie or by telephone: (01) 236 2759.
 
For the application: We will ask you to tell us about your work. You will fill in an application form and upload digital files that give more detail about your previous work. Please allow time for this and do not start making your application very close to the deadline. We have a scoring system, and every application will be marked based on this. This is a competitive selection process. This means that we will mark applications in comparison to each other.
 
We welcome applicants who represent the diversity of Irish society. We encourage applications from all areas of the community regardless of your gender, sexual orientation, civil or family status, religion, age, disability, race or membership of the Traveller Community, or socio-economic background.
 
For more information about how to apply, view the application guide here.
Applications must be submitted to the submission portal here.