Exhibition Curated by the 2026 Curation Program Fellows

This exhibition is the final project created by local, emerging curators who have participated in the inaugural Curation Fellowship Program, in partnership with local non-profit arts organization _OFCOLOR and Austin Public Library.

The _OFCOLOR x Austin Public Library Curation Fellowship is a seven-month program designed to support emerging and community-based curators interested in developing exhibitions, public programs, and creative projects that connect art and audiences in meaningful ways.

Fellows will receive professional mentorship, monthly workshops, and access to exhibition opportunities at the Austin Central Library. The program emphasizes collaboration, storytelling, and the role of curators as cultural translators who shape how communities experience art and ideas.

About the Fellowship

The selected Emerging Curator will:

• Collaborate with Mentoring Curators to develop and present an original exhibition at APL.
• Assist in organizing and presenting ongoing exhibitions at APL.
• Contribute to the planning of educational initiatives, public programs, and engagement strategies that encourage creative exchange and audience participation.
• Explore tools, templates, and funding strategies that support sustainable public programming.
• Gain direct mentorship from experienced curators and arts professionals through monthly workshops and hands-on projects.