Application Procedure
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Kindly complete the Google Form provided at the beginning of this webpage to submit your application.
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Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis beginning March 15th, 2025, and continuing until the position is filled. Early submissions will be given priority in the selection process.
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For applicants requiring a visa to travel to Colombia, we strongly encourage early application to allow sufficient time for visa processing. Under special circumstances, shortlisted international candidates may request an official invitation letter to support their visa application in advance of the final application deadline of April 1st, 2025.*
Expectations From Participants
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Full Participation: Attend 85% of all program activities and events throughout the program.
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Respectful Conduct: Foster inclusivity and professionalism. Discrimination, racism, or violence of any kind will not be tolerated.
Participant's Responsibility
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Program Participation Fee: $300 USD per person
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Travel Costs: Flights to and from Bogotá.
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Accommodation: Approx. $300–$500 USD in a Hotel*
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Local Transportation: Approx. $50 USD for two weeks (Transportation to institutional visits are included)
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Food & Living Costs: Varies as per individual.
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Health Insurance & Additional Expenses: Participants must have valid travel insurance.
*** If you need assistance with accommodation you can contact us for any assistance
What You Will Achieve
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A carefully curated experience of Bogotá’s contemporary art ecosystem.
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Network with the curators, directors, founders, collectors, or representatives of every institution we will be visiting.
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Direct exposure to key art institutions, professionals, and cultural spaces.
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The opportunity to develop and present your project in an international context.
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Expanded professional networks with potential for future collaborations.
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A deeper understanding of funding models and art infrastructure in Latin America.
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Insights into Bogotá’s dynamic and fast-growing art market.
Program Structure
Art Intensive Bogotá provides participants with the opportunity to explore, engage, and network within Bogotá’s thriving contemporary art scene. This immersive program includes:
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Institutional Visits: Engage in dialogue with the curators, directors, and representatives from Bogotá’s leading museums, galleries, and project spaces to gain insight into their creative processes, operational models, and funding structures.
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1:1 Mentorship/ Portfolio Review Sessions: Receive personalized mentorship sessions to refine and develop your project.
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Workshops & Guest Lectures: Learn about grant opportunities, funding models, and curatorial strategies in the Colombian and Latin American art context.
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Networking Opportunities: Connect with Bogotá-based artists, curators, cultural managers, scholars, and international peers.
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Panel discussion at the closing of the program
To have an overview of the program schedule, please visit the program calendar.
Stay updated on past program highlights through our social media platforms: All About Curating / The Art Dome
Program Overview
All About Curating (AAC), in collaboration with The Art Dome, invites International Artworkers—curators, researchers, artists, writers, photographers, creative managers, gallerists, and others—to participate in a unique two-week program in Bogotá, one of the most vibrant art capitals in the world.
Bogotá has established itself as a major hub for contemporary art in Latin America, blending an emerging art scene with a strong institutional framework of museums, galleries, independent spaces, and international art fairs. The city offers a dynamic and ever-evolving environment where artists and art professionals can develop innovative projects and build long-term collaborations.
Art Intensive Bogotá is a thoughtfully curated program that offers participants an in-depth exploration of Colombia’s dynamic art ecosystem. Designed for those seeking to expand their professional network and foster collaborations with artists, curators, and institutions in Bogotá, this program provides a valuable platform for engagement and exchange.
Key Information
Dates: May 19th - 30th, 2025
Location: Bogotá, Colombia
Type: Onsite (in Bogotá)
Eligibility: International
Age Limit: None
Participation Fee: 300 USD
Deadline to apply: April 6th, 2025
