Call for projects

Curatorial practices

Deadline: October 30, 2026, midnight

The Center Adélard invites exhibition curators from Canada and internationally to submit a project for its 2028 outdoor exhibition. This call is aimed at those wishing to develop a curatorial proposal rooted in a rural territory and explore the dissemination possibilities offered by atypical venues.

The program combines a research residency in Frelighsburg in 2027 to the presentation of a group exhibition from May to October 2028.

Outdoor exhibits

Since 2021, Adélard presents curated outdoor group exhibitions, at Frelighsburg and in the surrounding areas. Deployed on heritage buildings, in everyday spaces, or within natural environments, these trails connect contemporary art with landscapes, history, and local life. They invite the public to rediscover familiar places, explore lesser-known sites, and pay attention to the stories they tell.

The in-situ approach occupies a central place in this program. Adélard prioritize proposals whose subject matter, choice of artworks, and presentation methods are developed in dialogue with the characteristics of the sites involved: their architecture, uses, history, or social and ecological dimensions. The artworks become points of convergence between artistic research, a territory, and the people who inhabit it.

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The residence

The residency, lasting a total of four to six weeks, will take place in two sessions during 2027. The dates will be determined with the selected individual, according to their availability and that of the accommodations of Adélard.

This period will allow for in-depth curatorial research, exploration of the territory, identification of potential sites, and meetings with artists, partners, and resource people likely to contribute to the project. With the support of the team at Adélard , the curator will be able to specify the concept of the exhibition, the choice of artists, the selection of works and the conditions of their presentation.

The exhibition project

Presented from May to October 2028, the exhibition will bring together the work of three to six professional artists.

The curatorial proposal must be designed for this context and presented for the first time at Adélard. It may bring together existing works, new creations, or a combination of both. In all cases, their selection and placement must establish a meaningful relationship with the place of exhibition and contribute to the coherence of the route.

The conception of the project must take into account outdoor exhibition conditions, the duration of the presentation, site uses, and the respect of the environment. The implementation of the locations will be determined in consultation with the Adélard team during the development of the project.

  • A private apartment, located a short walk from the barn, is available for artists. It includes a bedroom with a double bed and all necessary amenities, including Wi-Fi. A washing machine and dryer are also available in the building. The renovated apartment, located on the first floor of a century-old house, is accessible by stairs.

    Thanks to the support of our partners and patrons, this accommodation is offered free of charge to the artist for the six weeks of his stay.

  • Located in the Eastern Townships, Frelighsburg is part of the Association of the Most Beautiful Villages of Québec A border village with Vermont, it provides fertile ground for creation, with its rich nature, vibrant cultural environment, emerging organic production, commitment to ecology, sustainable development, heritage and education. Frelighsburg This is an ideal place to conduct these immersive residencies in a spirit of openness and development, beneficial to both the community and contemporary artists. The project, based on dialogue and exchange, reflects the openness to the world possible within this diverse and welcoming community.

 

Accommodation conditions

The program includes:

  • A $1,500 fee for the research residency;

  • An exhibition fee of $4,000 for the or the curator

  • Logistical and production support is provided by the team at Adélard ;

  • Private accommodation during residential stays;

  • Connecting with resource people and local partners to support the research and facilitate exchanges with the community.

 

Submit your application

Applications must be submitted via the online form, no later than October 30, 2026 .

Before filling out the form, prepare the following items:

  • Curatorial approach – maximum 250 words: present the concerns, approaches and research areas that guide your practice.

  • Curatorial experiences – maximum 250 words: describe the experiences most relevant to this call.

  • Project presentation – maximum 500 words: outline the concept and intentions of the exhibition, the artists considered, and the works envisioned. Specify the connections you wish to establish with the local area, the types of places you intend to use, and the research to be conducted during the residency.

  • Curriculum vitae – maximum 3 pages, in PDF format: present your professional background and education.

  • Curriculum vitae of the prospective artists , in PDF format.

  • Visual portfolio – maximum 20 images, in PDF format: present works by the artists under consideration, accompanied by a descriptive list indicating the artist's name, title, year, materials, and dimensions. Vimeo or YouTube links may be included for audiovisual works.

For any questions, please send an email to tania@adelard.org

APPLICATION FORM