The New Art Dealers Alliance (NADA) is now accepting applications from curators to organize the Curated Spotlight, a special exhibitor section at the 23rd edition of NADA Miami, December 2–6, 2025 and the 12th edition NADA New York, May 2026.
The project invites the curator to select five galleries to participate in the fair with solo artist presentations. The section is dedicated to artists living and working in the U.S. and Canada, with a focus on showcasing underrepresented artists and art spaces. The selected galleries will be granted subsidized booth fees by NADA’s lead sponsor to support their participation. One curator will be selected for each fair.
Please find details and application information included below. The deadline to apply is this Monday, July 28, 2025.
Kyung-Lim Lee presented by Josh Pazda Hiram Butler, Houston as part of the Curated Spotlight at NADA New York 2025 organized with Owen Duffy. Responsibilities & Application Process: Responsibilities include conversations with prospective participants, providing guidance on booth presentations and how to plan for a successful art fair, liaising with the NADA team and partner organization, engaging with press inquiries, and more. Additionally, the curator is expected to provide a brief curator statement for inclusion in press announcement and promotional materials; lead a tour of the Curated Spotlight at the fair; attend a special reception for special guests and participants in the section; and organize one public program as part of the NADA Presents programming series.
It’s helpful for potential candidates to have some commercial gallery or art fair experience, but not required. The time commitment is an average four hours per week for 12–16 weeks, this accounts for some longer work weeks and some with no work requirements. The compensation fee for the project is $10,000 USD.
If you would like to be considered for this role, please submit your CV and a statement of interest using the form below.
