Lady outside, smiling, wearing a black zip-up jumper, black glasses, stood under the cover of a bandstand with large trees and buildings behind her.
We're delighted to be working with the world-renowned British artist, Lubaina Himid RA, CBE. ©

Adama Jalloh

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About the opportunity 

Thanks to the continuing support of British philanthropist and contemporary art collector Shane Akeroyd, we are able to offer the opportunity for an early career curator to work alongside the Commissioner and the British Council team at the Venice Biennale.

The Shane Akeroyd Associate Curator will gain insight into the delivery of the Lubaina Himid’s British Pavilion exhibition, provide support to our Venice Fellowship programme and build connections between the British Pavilion and Scotland + Venice and Wales in Venice, as well as other UK artists and organisations exhibiting. 

We particularly welcome and encourage applications from candidates who are under-represented in the Visual Arts sector. 

Fee: £22,500 plus travel expenses 

Period of engagement: September 2025 – November 2026 

Deadline: 13 July 2025, 23.59 (BST)

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