Curatorial prize ceremony and panel discussion
- Region: London
- Type: Talk
- Cost: Free
Join us for an evening of lively discussion and celebration, bringing together leading curators for a panel on peer-to-peer partnerships, the AAH Curatorial Prizes 2026, and a drinks reception.
- The Gallery, 70 Cowcross St, London, EC1M 6EJ
- Tuesday 23 June
- 6:00 pm – 8:30 pm
- Free event
Panel Discussion
Peer-to-peer curatorial partnerships
Poppy Bowers (Senior Curator (Exhibitions), The Whitworth, University of Manchester) and Priyesh Mistry (Associate Curator of Modern & Contemporary Projects, National Gallery, London) will be in conversation, moderated by Stephanie Straine (Senior Curator of Modern and Contemporary Art, National Galleries of Scotland) and Sarah Lea (Independent Curator).
The conversation will explore collaborative curatorial models, with a focus on their work with Wangechi Mutu as the 2026 National Gallery Contemporary Artist Fellow, culminating in a major new commission and exhibition presented across London and Manchester in 2027–28.
Programme
- 18:00 — Arrivals
- 18:30 — Welcome (Gregory Perry)
- 18:40–19:15 — Panel discussion
- 19:15–19:40 — Curatorial Prizes presentation
- 19:40–20:30 — Drinks reception
AAH Curatorial Prizes 2026
Established in 2021, the AAH Curatorial Prizes recognise the achievements of curators working in public museums and galleries across the UK. The awards celebrate the vital role curators play in generating knowledge, sharing research with diverse audiences, and providing expertise on collections and art history more broadly.
Categories:
- Exhibitions and Displays
- Curatorial Writing and Publications