Curate, a global competition organized by Qatar Museums Authority and Fondazione Prada, opens up and challenges people's ideas of what an exhibition can be. It will provide one winner with the unprecedented opportunity to curate the exhibition of their dreams.

By News Editor 12 Jul 2013

Application deadline: 31 December 2013

A world-renowned jury will judge ideas on their creativity and social significance, rewarding those with a contemporary and culturally relevant point of view. They will be looking for an exemplary exhibition that is both far-sighted and critical to the future. Participation in the competition is not limited to aspiring or established curators, but is open to anyone with a great concept for creative expression, with the emphasis on encouraging young people to compete, whether as individuals or as collaborative groups.

Twenty finalists will be selected by the Jury, and will be showcased on the Curate website. The winner will be announced in spring 2014.

The jury is Her Excellency Sheikha Al Mayassa bint Hamad Al-Thani, Chairperson, Qatar Museums Authority; Miuccia Prada, President, Fondazione Prada; Rem Koolhaas, architect, urban theorist, OMA/AMO founder; Nadine Labaki, Lebanese filmmaker and actress; Nawal El Moutawakel, the first woman from a Muslim-majority country to win an Olympic gold medal; and Hans Ulrich Obrist, co-director, Serpentine Gallery, London.

Proposals can be uploaded to the Curate website for consideration by the jury. The format of the proposal should be a self-made video no longer than two minutes in length, with a one-page accompanying text explaining the idea.

Curate video: www.curateaward.org

Curate key dates:
Applications close: 12hr GMT Tuesday 31 December 2013
Finalists announced: spring 2014 / winner announced: April 2014

To enter, upload a video and a one-page document that explains your concept to Curate website at www.curateaward.org. The video must be no longer than two minutes and no bigger than 250MB. Supported formats include .mov .mp4 .avi .wmv and .flv. The one-page document should be no longer than 500 words and include statement of intent and list of materials/works used in your exhibition. Supported formats include .doc .docx .txt .pdf.

Photo: Film still from “Curate” call for entry video. Courtesy Qatar Museums Authority and Fondazione Prada.

Curate, a global competition organized by Qatar Museums Authority and Fondazione Prada, opens up and challenges people’s ideas of what an exhibition can be. It will provide one winner with the unprecedented opportunity to curate the exhibition of their dreams.