Art Fund, a British charity, launched the Empowering Curators program, a five-year initiative creating twenty multi-year curatorial roles for senior to mid-career professionals from global majority backgrounds. Ten initial fellows have been announced, with placements at major institutions including Tate Liverpool, the Whitworth Art Gallery, and Royal Museums Greenwich, where they will develop exhibitions, installations, and academic programs.
This program represents a significant institutional commitment to diversifying the curatorial field in the UK, directly addressing historical underrepresentation. By embedding diverse perspectives within major museums for sustained periods, it aims to fundamentally shift curatorial practice towards greater accountability, relationship-building, and care, influencing both museum collections and public engagement for years to come.