Provost’s Fellowship 2026

The aim of the Provost’s Fellowship in Curating is to foster new generations of curators and arts professionals. The Fellowship offers a stipend of 32,500 euros over 12 months (with 25 days of annual leave) and an additional 3,000 euros to cover travel expenses for approved research trips and/or professional development costs related to the fellow’s field of interest.

The Provost’s Fellowship in Curating is generously supported by the Office of the Provost, Trinity College Dublin.

Co-founded by the Arts Council and Trinity College Dublin in 1978, The Douglas Hyde is a space to see and learn about contemporary art. Located in the heart of Dublin City at the entrance to Trinity College, it is one of the leading platforms for contemporary art in Ireland, bringing the best of international contemporary art to Ireland and the best of Irish contemporary art to the world. For over 40 years it has shaped generations of artists and arts audiences. Artists are at the core of The Douglas Hyde, an organisation that values excellence, enquiry, experimentation and diversity. Through the programme, the Douglas Hyde delivers opportunities for the creation of new artworks, commissioning emerging and established Irish and international artists. Artworks are presented in the gallery and beyond its walls to produce extraordinary and inspiring experiences. Through a multidisciplinary Learning and Engagement Programme of talks, events, workshops and tours, the Douglas Hyde connects a broad range of audiences with ideas and themes in artists work.

The Provost’s Curatorial Fellow, under the direction of the Gallery Manager, will work independently and collaboratively with the gallery team to gain in-depth experience through practical learning opportunities across exhibitions, new commissions and learning & engagement programmes. Another key part of the Fellowship is developing a public learning & engagement event for an exhibition in 2026/2027, under the mentorship of the Engagement & Projects Curator, as well as opportunities to connect and collaborate across Trinity’s campus and with other institutions across Ireland and internationally.

Working closely with the Gallery team, the main responsibilities of this role are:

• To support, through a hands-on role, in the delivery of DHG’s Exhibition programme, assisting in all phases of exhibition; development and research; new artwork production; installation and deinstallation of exhibitions, condition reporting of artworks, and maintaining the DHG’s exhibition archive
• To support, through a hands-on role, in the delivery of the Learning & Engagement programme, including talks and events presented in association with each exhibition
• To support on delivering the Student Forum over 12 months, including monthly meetings, exhibition visits, mentoring sessions and presentation of final outcome
• To develop and deliver a public learning & engagement event for one of DHG’s 2026/2027 exhibitions
• To communicate effectively with the Gallery’s audience and give tours of exhibitions including to university and school groups
• To connect with audiences through multiple platforms and to understand the need to adapt to different audience needs
• To work closely with the DHG team to ensure the highest standards of presentation and documentation for events
• To maintain a high standard of work performance, attendance, appearance and punctuality at all times
• To observe equal opportunities policies and organisational procedures
• To represent the gallery at openings, networking events and meetings
• To assume responsibility for their own professional development and safe work practice
• To ensure a safe environment for themselves, colleagues and visitors