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General Idea Fellowship
FELLOWSHIP

General Idea Fellowship

National Gallery of Canada

April 10, 2026Ottawa, Canada

This fellowship supports advanced research in contemporary art utilizing the National Gallery of Canada's collections, specifically targeting bio-political art researchers investigating the history of virology, the body, and epidemiology in art. The ideal candidate is an art historian, curator, conservator, graduate student, or independent visual arts professional whose practice relies heavily ...

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One calendar year of support, access to NGC collections (Art Metropole, General Idea fonds, AA Bronson collection).

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Open internationally to art historians, curators, conservators, graduate students, and independent visual arts professionals. The research must relate to any aspect of contemporary art and specifically utilize the NGC's collections, including the Art Metropole collection, the General Idea fonds, and the AA Bronson collection.

Dates & details

Programme dates
One calendar year of support beginning May 31, 2026.
Duration
One calendar year
Costs to the artist
Varies (depends on research needs)
Language
Not specified (assume English/French)
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CAD $15,000 (maximum, including expenses/stipend)
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Free

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