British Council Art Exchange Moving Image Development Programme 2026

The British Council Art Exchange: Moving Image Development Programme supports early to mid-career visual arts curators from Sub-Saharan Africa working with moving images. This programme offers mentorship, online training, a fully funded UK research residency, and financial and logistical support to deliver a final moving image exhibition in participants’ home countries.

🌟 Benefits of the Programme

Up to six selected participants will receive:

• Personalised mentorship from experienced international curators and industry experts.
• Access to the British Council Collection, an internationally recognised public art collection.
• A structured online training programme focused on moving image curation.
• A fully funded research residency in the United Kingdom, provisionally scheduled for May 2026.
• Financial and logistical support to curate a final exhibition in their home country.
• Support to deliver a public-facing programme or workshop for their local artistic community.
  Final exhibitions will draw on moving image works from the British Council Collection.

✅ Eligibility Criteria

Applicants must:

• Be at least 18 years old.
• Be based in one of the ten participating Sub-Saharan African countries.
• Not be currently enrolled in formal education.
• Demonstrate a clear interest and experience in visual arts curation.
• Have prior experience working with moving image as a curatorial medium.

Additionally, early-career and mid-career curators must meet the programme’s defined requirements related to professional experience, research engagement, and previous curatorial or organisational contributions.

📋 Application Process

A complete application must be submitted in English and include:

1. A current curriculum vitae (CV).
2. A two-page curatorial proposal outlining interests and approach to moving image.
3. A signed letter of support from the proposed host venue.
   (Optional: Video submissions may be included and must follow the specified technical and content guidelines.)

📅 Application Deadline

18 January 2026

🌐 Application Portal

• View details of the British Council Art Exchange Moving Image Development Programme.
• Apply directly via the application form.

This is an excellent opportunity for visual arts curators passionate about moving images to gain international exposure, mentorship, and resources to create impactful exhibitions in their home countries. Don't miss out!

• Personalised mentorship from experienced international curators and industry experts
• Access to the British Council Collection, an internationally recognised public art collection
• A structured online training programme focused on moving image curation
• A fully funded research residency in the United Kingdom, provisionally scheduled for May 2026
• Financial and logistical support to curate a final exhibition in their home country
• Support to deliver a public-facing programme or workshop for their local artistic community