Here at the British Council, we are commissioning a Programme Facilitator to co-design and deliver key programming for the Venice Fellowships Programme. This programming will include an online induction of six sessions, a set of one-to-one Fellow calls, two feedback sessions and an online Fellow Showcase session.
The Facilitator will develop programming that meets the following ambitions of the Venice Fellowships Programme.
- Strengthen capability of individuals and institutions.
- Connect cultural professionals and artists.
- Enable positive change for underrepresented groups.
In preparation for the residency month in Venice, fellows participate in a six-week online induction. The Facilitator will ensure these sessions are carefully designed to create community, build confidence, engage the Fellows with the exhibition and prepare them for their time in Venice. The induction is not only an informative series; it is interactive, co-designed with the Fellows themselves and facilitated in a way that brings in multiple voices. The induction includes one session dedicated to the Art 2026 Commissioner and Artist; this session is designed and led by the Fellows themselves, with the support of the Facilitator. This unique approach places the Fellows at the forefront of the conversation with the artist.
This role is not a full-time appointment, and we anticipate that it will require an overall commitment of approximately 20 days per cycle. The first cycle – the Art 2026 cycle – will start in December 2025 and end in February 2027, with an option for an extension for up to three 14 month periods until February 2030.
The deadline for clarification questions is 20 October 2025.
The deadline for submission of proposals is 3 November 2025.