2027-2028 Anchor Curator-in-Residence Open Call

Chicago Park District’s Anchor Curatorial Residency is an 18-month paid residency that culminates in a collaborative exhibition on park district land. Anchor engages artists and community members through a unique creative process aimed at deepening connections and building new relationships. The residency begins on April 1, 2027, and concludes on December 31, 2028. The selected Curator-in-Residence will develop a community engagement framework and produce a collaborative exhibition, supported by a curator fee of $20,000 and an additional budget of $10,000 for exhibition and program expenses.