Art Encounters Foundation (Timișoara) and Cluj Cultural Centre (Cluj-Napoca) are launching the open call for the Unschool of Curating, looking for 20 emerging professionals in the field of contemporary art curating.  The Unschool is taking place in Timișoara and Cluj, Romania between June 19–26, 2026. The programme aims to strengthen curatorial networks in Romania and internationally. The Unschool of Curating focuses on informal methodologies, alternative pedagogies, and practice-led curatorial discourse. Its 8th edition is led by curator Antonia Alampi, exploring concepts and conversations around the theme Repair as Method. 

Emerging professionals in the field of contemporary art curating, with at least three years’ experience can apply. The call open to international candidates.

The programme is free of charge. Organisers will cover: Accommodation costs for the sessions scheduled in Timișoara  and Cluj, transport costs from Timișoara to Cluj, two collective dinners throughout the programme. Organisers can also support participants with recommendation letters or official invitation letters in support of visa applications or scholarships that participants apply for independently.

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Art Encounters Foundation Timișoara
46C Take Ionescu Blvd. 
Timișoara, Timiș 300 124
Romania
Mail: school.curating(at)gmail.com

Deadline: April 23 (11:59pm EET), 2026