EMMA – Espoo Museum of Modern Art and Saastamoinen Foundation invite applications for the second edition of the international EMMA-Saastamoinen Curatorial Fellowship Programme: a six-month paid curatorial research period taking place in Finland from September 2026 to February 2027.
Launched in 2025, EMMA–Saastamoinen Curatorial Fellowship Programme is a three-year initiative supporting curatorial research, international exchange, and professional development. Each year, one international curator is selected via open call for a paid curatorial research period in Finland.
Designed for curators at any career stage, the programme offers a unique opportunity for curators around the world to engage with one of Finland’s most significant collections of contemporary and modern art, develop independent research, and collaborate with EMMA’s curatorial teams in a supportive and dynamic museum environment.
Applications for EMMA-Saastamoinen Curatorial Fellowship 2026–2027 are open from 13–30 October 2025.
Please note: the EMMA–Saastamoinen Curatorial Fellowship Programme is open to applicants from outside Finland or to non-Finnish citizens residing in Finland.
For questions regarding the curator program application process, please contact rekry@emmamuseum.fi.
