PARA Fellowship for Arts Writers
About this opportunity
PARA is a fellowship programme supporting the development and publication of new critical writing about contemporary art. A collaboration between Sharjah Art Foundation, Alkazi Foundation for the Arts, Asia Art Archive, and Contemporary And (C&), fellows publish two pieces of art criticism, participate in online sessions (January-June), attend a one-week in-person residency in Sharjah (March), and complete editorial work (June-August).
Application tips
Your writing sample should demonstrate a distinctive critical voice and engagement with contemporary art in your region. The programme values cross-cultural dialogue and new critical perspectives.
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