Visiting Research Curator – UNIDEE Residency Programs 2027–28

Overview

Fondazione Pistoletto Cittadellarte seeks a Visiting Research Curator to shape the research arc of the UNIDEE Residency Modules for the 2027–2028 cycle. The curator will develop an overarching curatorial and research proposal and guide a series of weekly residential modules, bringing independent inquiry into dialogue with UNIDEE's commitment to 'Art for a Responsible Social Transformation.'

The Role

The curator will define overall research and curatorial direction, design and plan residency modules, identify mentors and guests, write the curatorial statement and resident open call, select residents, and facilitate workshops, presentations, discussions, critiques, and one-to-one sessions. Additional responsibilities include documenting and evaluating the programme, producing publications, supervising website and journal content, developing dissemination strategies, contributing to conferences and journals, supporting international partnerships, and collaborating with the Unidee Academy of Contemporary Arts and Cittadellarte's Learning Environments.

Key Details

• Position: Visiting Research Curator
• Programme: UNIDEE Residency Programs / UNIDEE Residency Modules
• Duration: November 2026–December 2028
• Minimum workload: 8 residency modules per year
• Compensation: From €22,000 gross, depending on professional experience
• Travel & hospitality: Excluded from the stated compensation

Eligibility

• Experience in art in the public sphere and socially engaged art
• Specialised knowledge of international contemporary art
• Experience designing or conducting innovative, experimental, experiential, and collaborative educational activities
• Experience with artistic research and research dissemination
• An interest in aligning with Cittadellarte's vision
• Excellent English-language skills
• Italian is not essential but is welcomed

Research Focus

The proposed research may address socially engaged and expanded artistic practices, research-based and process-oriented approaches, cultural work, artistic archives, and responses to ecological, geopolitical, and technological challenges. The successful candidate should propose a clearly defined research trajectory rather than simply adopt a predetermined theme.

Key Dates

• Application deadline: 13 September 2026
• Shortlisted interviews: By mid-October 2026
• Selected candidate announced: A few days after interviews
• Appointment: November 2026–December 2028

Application

Online application. No application fee. The curator must spend at least one month at Cittadellarte for research and programme development and be present throughout each residency module.

Location

Fondazione Pistoletto Cittadellarte, Biella, Italy