Who is eligible to apply?
- You are an Alumni of The Festival Academy or of the ITI Academy
- You are located in one of the following regions: North America, South America, Western, central and Southern Africa, Europe, Swana region, South East Asia, and Asian islands, Australia and Oceania
- You have 3-5 years of experience in curation, practical festival work and deep knowledge and understanding of the arts
- You are fluent in written and spoken English
What is your role as a curator?
- You will make individual artistic decisions regarding your discipline/geographical area
- You will develop the festival’s artistic program from your perspective and contribute to a collective process with other curators from around the globe (in the following referred to as “the curatorial team”), supported by experts from The Festival Academy, the ECOC Chemnitz 2025 artistic team and Die Theater Chemnitz.
- You will curate within the festival's main themes and across five different disciplines.
- You will prepare a showcase of the most talented voices from your region (number of artworks to be fixed in the structuring process of preparation).
- You will oversee the process of scouting and recruiting artists in your region.
Selection criteria
Global Perspective: You have an understanding of global issues and aesthetics in the performing arts worldwide, and your network covers a diversity of voices and disciplines.
Expertise of region: You have an in-depth knowledge of the region you are working in.
Vision: You have a unique vision for the festival that aligns with the main themes of 'Theater der Welt 2026'.
Diversity and Inclusivity: You are committed to promoting diversity and inclusivity in the festival.
Collaboration: You have a strong ability to collaborate effectively with fellow curators, artists, partners, and stakeholders.