Open Call: Funded Exhibition Opportunity
d/p
d/p is inviting independent curators and curatorial teams to propose an exhibition project for its 2027 programme in Seoul.
Sponsored by NakwonSangga, the opportunity provides selected applicants with a curatorial grant, access to d/p’s exhibition space and curatorial collaboration with the d/p team. The programme has supported two to three curators annually since 2018.
Eligibility
The open call is available to individual curators and curatorial teams with at least one curatorial experience completed within the past three years.
Applying curators cannot participate in the proposed exhibition as artists. The roles of curator and participating artist must be clearly distinguished.
Support
Selected curators or teams will receive:
A curatorial grant of KRW 4,000,000, including tax
Use of d/p’s approximately 187 m² exhibition space
Curatorial collaboration with the d/p team
An exhibition period of approximately five weeks
Installation and deinstallation periods are separate from the five-week public exhibition period.
Exhibition Schedule
Applicants should indicate their preferred exhibition period:
March–May 2027
May–July 2027
July–September 2027
November–December 2027
Final exhibition dates will be agreed with d/p following selection.
Application Requirements
Applicants must submit an application form and an exhibition proposal covering:
Curatorial background, goals and statement of practice
Exhibition title and preferred schedule
Participating artists
Proposed budget, including the KRW 4,000,000 d/p grant
Curatorial concept and exhibition synopsis
Exhibition layout plan
Participating artworks
Exhibition-related programmes
Exhibition timeline and implementation plan
The curatorial statement should not exceed 3,000 words. Additional pages and images may be included. Video materials should be submitted as links.
Selection Process
Applications will be assessed in two stages:
Review of the application form and exhibition proposal
Individual interviews with shortlisted applicants
Interviews will generally take place in person. Applicants based abroad or facing exceptional circumstances may be interviewed online.
Key Dates
Applications open: 3 August 2026
Application deadline: 30 September 2026, 24:00 KST
First-round results: First week of October 2026
Interviews: Second week of October 2026
Final selection: Third week of October 2026
Successful applicants will be contacted individually, and the final selection will be announced through the @dslashp account.