Digital Portfolio Review
Swedish Curators’ Association has developed a model for digital portfolio reviews over the autumn, commissioned by Regionsamverkan Syd Bild och Form.
Total Value: Balancing Passion and Financial Realities in Curatorial Work
The Swedish Curators’ Association in proud collaboration with the Kin Museum of Contemporary Art, announces its third curatorial gathering in Kiruna.
Report release at Bonniers Konsthall
On January 10th, the Swedish Curators’ Association published its report on curators’ working conditions, which was followed by a panel discussion at Bonniers Konsthall in Stockholm.
Report on curators’ working conditions
The report, conducted by the Swedish Curators’ Association during the winter of 2022-2023, was based on a comprehensive survey addressing the working conditions, needs, and demands of professional curators active in Sweden.
Dream Contract Workshop with Professor Ann Szefer Karlsen
On December 14, the Swedish Curators’ Association organized a ‘Contract Event’ for its members, in collaboration with the MA Program in Curatorial Practice at Bergen University, led by Professor Anne Szefer Karlsen and hosted by IASPIS. The event focused on contracts for curatorial work, with “The Dream Contract for Curators” serving as a model—a dynamic […]
Curatorial visits to Barcelona
In the autumn of 2023, four Sweden-based curators embarked on a research and study visit to Barcelona, exploring several institutions and artist studios. This opportunity was offered through an open call process organized by Index – The Swedish Contemporary Art Foundation, made possible with support from Institut Ramon Llull in Barcelona and several local partners. […]
Alba Baeza: On Curating
Curator Alba Baeza has contributed an insightful and immersive text on the challenges and conditions of curatorial practice, written exclusively for the association. To foster effective collaboration across various fields of expertise, a curator must possess a diverse skill set, including research, critical analysis, conceptual and aesthetic sensitivity, writing, public speaking, as well as strong […]
What do curators do?
19–20 October 2023 Malmö / Wanås The association is committed to exploring curatorial practices and fostering meaningful dialogue that reflects developments within the field of curating and contemporary art. By promoting a deeper understanding of artistic work methods, particularly within a Swedish context, the association presents curatorial approaches that incorporate diverse methodologies and making innovative […]
The residency program HULT in Kronoberg
The Swedish Curators’ Association (SCF) serves as a supportive organization for curators and acts as an advisory partner in regional initiatives aimed at strengthening the role of art and fostering societal transformation. Commissioned by and in collaboration with Bild och Form Region Kronoberg, SCF has been working since 2023 on the development of the interdisciplinary […]
Working conditions & Dream contracts
On May 9 and 10, the association organized an open symposium at Havremagasinet Länskonsthall in Boden, featuring both national and international curatorial guests. The event included presentations and roundtable discussions that explored working conditions for curators abroad, as well as responses to the Swedish Curators’ Association’s questionnaire regarding the financial situations and working conditions of […]
Art Curators’ Day
As part of our commitment to fostering networking opportunities for curators to discuss professional matters, the all-day event “Art Curators’ Day” was held at Slipvillan on Långholmen in Stockholm. The program featured a diverse range of activities, including panel discussions, workshops, lectures, performances, massage sessions, music, and culinary experiences. This event was a collaborative effort […]
Annual meeting
Minutes available to members.
Bildkonst Sverige, report
Bildkonst Sverige’s report “Bildkonstens arrangörer – Stark konstnärlig utveckling men svag infrastruktur” highlights important structural changes within the field of visual art the last 15 years. See the report here (in Swedish)
Swedish Curators’ Association in Dagens Nyheter
The newly established Swedish Curators’ Association aims to strengthen the conditions for Swedish curators. During the spring, discussions have been held with, among others, the Ministry of Culture, which Magasin K was the first to report on. The association’s chair, Marianna Garin, states that the expertise of this professional group is an important resource that […]
Magasin K – Sweden’s Curators: “We Have Been Left in the Lurch”
Curators and art administrators operate under much tougher conditions than other comparable professional groups, such as directors, choreographers, and conductors. This is the view of the newly established Swedish Curators’ Association, which is now demanding change.An immersive environment greets visitors at Index on Kungsbro Strand in Stockholm. Draperies, plush toys, and sweet ballads fill the […]
Time to strengthen the visual arts and design sectors
During the 2022 edition of Folk och Kultur, Chair Mariangela Méndez, along with board members Magdalena Malm (who contributed to the assessment ‘Från Kris till Kraft: Återstart för Kulturen’) and Martí Manen (representing the Klister network), engaged in a discussion with Sara Edström, Chair of KRO – The Artists’ Association of Sweden. The conversation centered […]
Statement of opinion ”Från kris till kraft. Återstart för kulturen, SOU2021:77”
“Svensk curatorförening anser att curatorer ska inkluderas som en självklar del av bild- och formområdet i denna höjning och i alla framtida höjningar.” / ”The Swedish Curators’ Association believes that curators should be included as an integral part of the visual arts and design field in this and in all subsequent increases.”) — Statement of opinion […]
“What made you join the Swedish Curators’ Association?”
Sona Stepanyan An important reason for joining the association was the desire to combine the theoretical world of curatorial education at Stockholm University with the practical realities that await every graduate of the MA program because of the applied nature of the profession as well as the lack of working infrastructure and financial support. Another […]