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Dance Umbrella announces major funding for Diversifying Curatorial Stewardship programme

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What it is

Diversifying Curatorial Stewardship is a major multi-year initiative (2026–28) designed to transform curatorial leadership within the UK and international dance ecology by creating structural, long-term change through widening who curates, how curation is practiced, and who has access to networks, resources and influence.

Who it is for

Emerging curators, particularly Black/Brown Global Majority, predominantly female-identifying and non-binary practitioners, from across the dance sector.

Open to artists in United Kingdom, Algeria, Angola, Benin, Botswana, Burkina Faso and others.

The call says: “Source page restricts to United Kingdom, Africa

open to all

Where

International

When

Rolling, applications read as they arrive

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What you get

Structured pathways including guest curator roles, curatorial fellowships, annual residencies with mentoring and budget, international research visits, and skills development.

What you need to apply

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https://danceumbrella.co.uk/2026/05/20/dance-umbrella-announces-major-funding-for-diversifying-curatorial-stewardship-programme/