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Call for Curators | NCAC’s 8th Annual Curatorial Workshop in LA

Submit a statement of interest, a case study proposal relating to themes of censorship and cultural expression, and relevant experience to participate in a one-day curatorial workshop.

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Deadline
11 days left
Entry fee
$85
Location
Little Tokyo, Los Angeles, CA
Exhibition window
Oct 15, 2026 → Oct 15, 2026
Applicants notified
Sep 16, 2026

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About

Overview

NCAC's 8th Annual Curatorial Workshop: Curating from the Blacklist explores challenges and strategies for curating works addressing themes discouraged by the current U.S. government administration. Presented by the National Coalition Against Censorship in collaboration with the Japanese American National Museum and National Center for the Preservation of Democracy.

Key Dates

  • Workshop: Thursday, October 15, 2026, 10am–5:30pm
  • Application Deadline: Monday, September 7, 2026, 11:59pm PDT
  • Notification: End of day September 16, 2026

Location & Format

Little Tokyo, Los Angeles, CA. In-person only; limited capacity.

Eligibility

Open to curators and artistic directors, both independent and those working within institutions.

What to Submit

  • A brief statement of interest
  • A case study proposal example relating to the workshop's themes (three case studies from applicants will be examined in the workshop)
  • The applicant's relevant experience

Fee

Workshop fee: $85 (non-refundable; includes light breakfast and lunch).

Leaders & Discussion

Discussions will be led by Clement Hanami (Japanese American National Museum), Alisha Kerlin (The Marjorie Barrick Museum at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas), Hamza Walker (The Brick), and John D. Spiak (Grand Central Art Center).

Contact

For further information, contact Elizabeth Larison at [email protected]

Theme
Curating from the Blacklist addresses challenges, strategies, and responses to curating works exploring themes discouraged by the current U.S. government administration, including race, gender, critical views of U.S. history, environmentalism, and activism.
Eligibility
Open to curators and artistic directors, both independent and those working within institutions.
Audience
Curators and artistic directors (independent and institutional)
Contact
[email protected]

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