Designed as an annual art writer’s award, an eminent, rotating jury consisting of art critics and curators is assigned the task of choosing an applicant who has demonstrated a sustained commitment to research, conceptual frameworks and art history in their writing practice, as the recipient of the award. Applications are received via open call as opposed to nominations to ensure equal opportunity.
The chosen writer is awarded an international curatorial residency in partnership with our various collaborators around the world in order to help them demonstrate their critical acumen in curatorial research. This is part of PRAF’s emphasis on encouraging research, criticality and innovation within curatorial narratives, especially among young/emerging curators.
This year, in partnership with Institut Français, the recipient will be awarded a one-month residency at Chateau La Napoule, the residency space of the La Napoule Art Foundation. Their research and writing during this time will ultimately lead to an exhibition curated by them in New Delhi. Residency costs including flights to France, accommodation, visa expenses and per diem will be covered on behalf of the resident.
- Eligibility Criteria
- Guidelines
- Indian citizens under the age of 40 as on 31st May 2023 are eligible for consideration.
- Work experience of at least 2 years in their respective fields.
- The writer can only apply if they can attend a 30-day residency at La Napoule Foundation in March 2024.
- The last date for receipt of submissions is 1st August, 2023. Applications received after this date will not be considered. The organizers shall not be liable for failure or delay in receipt of entries. The entries should be electronically submitted to info@praf.in
https://www.praf.in/awards?ct=t(EMAIL_CAMPAIGN_7_7_2023)
