CATEGORY: Call For Artists
UPCOMING DATE AND TIME:
- Fri, Oct 9, 2026 - Tue, Oct 27, 2026
Compensation (Budget, Stipend, etc):
Curators: $1,025 stipend each. Participating artists: $315 stipend each
Union Hall invites emerging curators, artists, writers, and cultural producers with little to no prior curatorial experience to propose original exhibitions for its eighth annual Rough Gems program. Three selected curators or teams will present exhibitions at Union Hall during 2027, receiving financial support, professional mentorship, and curatorial resources. Curators may not include their own artwork in their proposals.
Timeline:
- September 8, 2026 — Applications open
- October 27, 2026, 11:59 p.m. MT — Application deadline
- Mid-November 2026 — Applicant notifications
- 2027 — Selected exhibitions presented in six-week increments
Eligibility:
Artists, writers, cultural producers, and aspiring curators with little to no prior curatorial experience. Applications must be submitted by the proposed project curator or curators.
How to Apply:
Submit an exhibition proposal through Union Hall’s online application. Applicants are encouraged to attend an information session and review the program FAQ before applying.