Independent Curators International (ICI) supports the work of curators to help create stronger art communities through experimentation, collaboration, and international engagement. Curators are arts community leaders and organizers who champion artistic practice; build essential infrastructures and institutions; and generate public engagement with art. Our collaborative programs connect curators across generations, and across social, political and cultural borders. They form an international framework for sharing knowledge and resources — promoting cultural exchange, access to art, and public awareness for the curator’s role.
Independent Curators International (ICI)
Independent Curators International (ICI) supports the work of curators to help create stronger art communities through experimentation, collaboration, and international engagement. Curators are arts community leaders and organizers who champion artistic practice; build essential infrastructures and institutions; and generate public engagement with art. Our collaborative programs connect curators across generations, and across social, political and cultural borders. They form an international framework for sharing knowledge and resources — promoting cultural exchange, access to art, and public awareness for the curator’s role.
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ICI 2017 ANNUAL BENEFIT & AUCTION
Join ICI’s Annual Benefit & Auction on Wednesday, October 25, 2017 as we reaffirm our commitment to curatorial practice and contemporary art. Raise a glass to the future of the organization, and in support of ICI’s new programs and partnerships
read more »ICI AT NADA AND FRIEZE
NADA New York
May 14–17, 2015
ICI Booth 3.15
Pier 36—Basketball City
299 South Street
New York, NY 10002
(the corner of South St. & Montgomery St. on the East River)
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ICI 2014 Annual Benefit & Auction
ICI ANNUAL BENEFIT & AUCTION
Monday November 17, 2014
The Cunard Building at 25 Broadway
New York City
ICI Patrons Tour & Picnic at Magazzino Italian Art
Independent Curators International (ICI) invites you to an in-person members day trip to and picnic at Magazzino Italian Art
read more »Intensive Alumni Updates 2021
Quarterly ICI is highlighting updates from our Curatorial Intensive alumni, a network which currently consists of 490 curators from 70 countries, with their most recent appointments, exhibitions and research.
read more »LEADERSHIP COUNCIL PRIVATE VIRTUAL BREAKFAST WITH BARBARA LONDON
Leadership Council Curator’s Perspective private online breakfast with Barbara London
read more »ICI’s Curatorial Research Fellowships: Call for Applications
Applications are now accepted for two Curatorial Research Fellowships made possible by the Marian Goodman Gallery Initiative in honor of the late Okwui Enwezor. ICI’s Curatorial Research Fellowships focus on promoting experimentation, collaboration, and international engagement in the field. They support early-to-mid career curators to advance their practice and develop new knowledge in contemporary art, through research, travel, and the development of professional networks.
read more »Art Keeps Nonprofits Going III: Artsy Benefit Auction 2021
Art Keeps Nonprofits Going III:
Artsy Benefit Auction 2021
Angel Otero online tour and private viewings
Online conversation with the artist on March 11; private viewings in New York and Palm Beach; and a limited-capacity in-person viewing at Lehman Maupin Palm Beach on March 9.
read more »Building Stronger Art Communities: End of Year Digital Brochure
ICI has been committed to Building Stronger Art Communities since 1975. Download our latest digital brochure that shares the scope of our ongoing work.
read more »WATCH NOW: KAHLIL ROBERT IRVING IN CONVERSATION
WATCH NOW: KAHLIL ROBERT IRVING IN CONVERSATION
read more »2020 Online Curatorial Forum | EXPO Chicago
The Online Curatorial Forum, presented by in partnership with EXPO CHICAGO offers a group of mid-career and established curators, working independently or with an institutional affiliation, the opportunity to engage with their peers to discuss racial equity in US museums and institutions and promote the Forum’s two main goals—advancing civic-minded practice and the role of curators in empowering local art scenes; and promoting regional collaborations and knowledge-sharing across the US.
read more »REPORTS FROM THE FIELD E-PUBLICATION
Read our new e-publication of Reports from the Field on Issuu! A collection of 13 reflections and perspectives from around the world on the impact of the global pandemic on the curators’ lives, ways of working, their communities, and how they are adapting as a response.
read more »DIVERSITY IN THE CURATORIAL FIELD
ICI’s Executive & Artistic Director Renaud Proch writes about the lack of diversity among curators in U.S. museums, and shares some of ICI’s continued efforts to address the overrepresentation of white voices in the field. Read it on Artnet now!
read more »INTRODUCING ICI’S NEWEST BOARD MEMBERS
(NEW YORK, NY — May 19th) — Independent Curators International (ICI) is proud to announce the appointment of seven new board members: Adam Abdalla, Neil Barclay, Lauren Kelly, Cindy Livingston, Angel Otero, Carol Salmanson, and Christopher Wise. Watch them share what drew them to ICI in a newly added video!
read more »NADA FAIR
ICI is pleased to feature editions by Uri Aran, Becky Kolsrud, Laurie Simmons, and Jessica Stockholder in NADA FAIR.
read more »SUPPORT, TOAST, DO IT!
A benefit to support curatorial practice and independent thinking.
read more »Art Keeps Nonprofits Going: Artsy Benefit Auction 2020
Art Keeps Nonprofits Going: Artsy Benefit Auction 2020
April 29–May 15, 2020
artsy.net/artkeepsnonprofitsgoing
PAPER SCULPTURE MANUAL FEATURING PAUL RAMÍREZ JONAS
Watch and Learn, as Paul Ramírez Jonas teaches us how to create his work Breath
Breath is one of 23 designs included in The Paper Sculpture Manual– a downloadable, printable, and sharable manual to take you away from your screens and recreate art experiences at home.
Click here to watch!
read more »NADA x Artnet
The New Art Dealers Alliance (NADA) partners with Artnet to feature exhibitions for NADA Member Galleries and Non-profits on the online platform Artnet Galleries, now through June 20th.
read more »AIDS Memorial Quilts at The Gund Gallery
In conjunction with our presentation of Axis Mundo: Queer Networks in Chicano L.A. and in collaboration with the Kenyon College of Office on Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion, panels from The AIDS Memorial Quilt are on view online.
read more »Spring/ Summer 2020 Brochure
Our bi-annual publication includes all information on our current and future exhibitions, education programs, public events, online journal, and much more.
read more »Intensive Alumni Updates
Quarterly ICI is highlighting updates from our Curatorial Intensive alumni, a network which currently consists of 490 curators from 70 countries, with their most recent appointments, exhibitions and research.
read more »INDEPENDENT CURATORS INTERNATIONAL APPOINTS FRANCES WU GIARRATANO DEPUTY DIRECTOR
Independent Curators International (ICI) is proud to announce the appointment of Frances Wu Giarratano as Deputy Director.
read more »ICI’s Limited Edition featured in Cultured Magazine’s Holiday Gift List
MUSEUMS LEAGUE scarf for ICI, 2019
100% Acrylic
7 1/2 x 79 1/2 inches
Edition of 150
$150 + $5 domestic shipping
ICI AT NADA MIAMI BEACH 2019
December 5 - December 8, 2019
NADA Miami Beach
Ice Palace Studios
1400 North Miami Avenue
ICI AUCTION NOW LIVE ON ARTSY
ICI’s Live & Silent Auction is up on Artsy, where the bidding continues until Monday October 21, 2019.
read more »3rd Annual Independents Spring Benefit
RAFFLE NIGHT!
3rd Annual Independents Spring Benefit
ICI 2019 ANNUAL BENEFIT & AUCTION
Join ICI’s Annual Benefit & Auction on Monday, October 21, 2019
read more »ICI Travels: St. Louis
This exclusive trip focuses on St Louis’s thriving arts scene and includes you in ICI’s special relationship with the Pulitzer Arts Foundation and Emily Rauh Pulitzer, ICI’s 2018 Benefit Honoree and recipient of The Leo Award.
read more »ICI AT NADA MIAMI BEACH 2018
Booth 10.18
NADA Miami
Ice Palace Studios
1400 North Miami Avenue
The 2019 CPPC Travel Award for Central America and the Caribbean
Colección Patricia Phelps de Cisneros and Independent Curators International announce The 2019 Colección Patricia Phelps de Cisneros Travel Award for Central America and the Caribbean
read more »Fall/Winter 2018-19 Brochure
Our bi-annual publication includes all the information on our current and future exhibitions, education programs, public events, online journal, and much more. Check out the Issuu version below, or email .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address) for a hard copy in the mail.
read more »ICI 2018 ANNUAL BENEFIT & AUCTION
Join ICI’s Annual Benefit & Auction on Tuesday, October 23, 2018
read more »Uri Aran Limited Edition Launch Hosted by Ann & Mel Schaffer
On Friday March 9 ICI trustees Ann & Mel Schaffer hosted a brunch reception in their Upper East Side home for the New York launch of Uri Aran’s edition in support of ICI and do it (in school).
read more »2nd Annual Independents Spring Benefit
SAVE THE DATE for another fun filled Spring Benefit!
read more »Studio visit with Angel Otero
On Wednesday, September 27th, Anna Stothart, Director at Lehmann Maupin, gave a tour to ICI supporters of Angel Otero’s studio in advance of his upcoming solo exhibition at the Bronx Museum curated by Christian Viveros-Faune.
read more »ICI AT NADA MIAMI BEACH 2017
Booth 8.07
NADA Miami
Ice Palace Studios
1400 North Miami Avenue
2017 Curatorial Forum | EXPO CHICAGO
In conjunction with EXPO CHICAGO, ICI is organizing the second Curatorial Forum program for curators to discuss critical issues relating to curating, programming, institution-building, and audience engagement within the context of global exhibitions.
read more »ICI in New Orleans
Join ICI in New Orleans this November for the opening of Prospect.4, and explore one of the world’s most fascinating cities, home to truly unique culture, food and music.
read more »Publishing Against the Grain
Publishing Against the Grain highlights the current state of publishing and art criticism as it exists in small journals, experimental publications, websites, and radio, as well as other innovative platforms around the world.
read more »ICI Conversations: Sarah Braman
In March of 2016, ICI Independents and Board members were invited for a private artist talk and tour of You Are Everything
read more »Spring/Summer 2017 Brochure
Our Spring/Summer 2017 brochure is here! The bi-annual publication includes all the information on our current and future exhibitions, education programs, public events, online journal, and much more. Download the PDF here or email .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address) for a hard copy in the mail.
read more »Studio visit: Tony Matelli
On Saturday March 8th, ICI trustees and close friends of the organization gathered at the studio of Tony Matelli in Long Island City to celebrate the Limited Edition he produced exclusively for ICI.
read more »ICI at NADA Miami Beach 2016
Booth 4.01
NADA Miami Beach
The Deauville Beach Resort
6701 Collins Ave
Miami, FL 33141
HIGHLIGHTS FROM THE 2016 ICI BENEFIT & AUCTION
On Wednesday October 26, ICI hosted its Annual Benefit & Auction, bringing together collaborators and friends from around the world who gathered to honor Marian Goodman with the Leo Award, presented by Agnes Gund, and Miguel A. Lopez with the Independent Vision Curatorial Award, selected and presented by Franklin Sirmans. The Leo Award was created by Tony Matelli.
read more »ICI’s 2016 Independent Vision Curatorial Award
Established in 2010 as an initiative of the Gerrit Lansing Education Fund, the Independent Vision Curatorial Award reflects ICI’s commitment to supporting international curators early in their careers who have shown exceptional creativity and prescience in their exhibition-making, research, and related writing.
read more »ICI in Chicago
ICI returns to Chicago for EXPO CHICAGO this year, and has organized a series of exclusive patrons events open to ICI’s Trustees, Leadership Council, International Forum, the ICI Independents, and friends.
read more »2016 Curatorial Forum | EXPO CHICAGO
The EXPO CHICAGO 2016 Curatorial Forum provides leading curators a unique opportunity to meet and exchange, and exclusive access to EXPO CHICAGO.
read more »ICI Annual Summer Cocktails at Fort Gansevoort
On Tuesday, July 12, ICI’s closest friends and collaborators gathered at our annual Summer Cocktails event to celebrate ICI’s programming in New York City and around the world. Staff and guests caught up on this summer evening, and enjoyed drinks, fresh watermelon and BBQ! The event was hosted at Fort Gansevoort in the heart of the Meatpacking District.
read more »ICI 2016 ANNUAL BENEFIT & AUCTION
Join us for ICI’s Annual Benefit & Auction on Wednesday, October 26, 2016 as we reaffirm our commitment to curatorial practice and contemporary art. Raise a glass to the future of the organization, and in support of ICI’s new programs and partnerships. On the occasion, ICI will honor Marian Goodman with the Leo Award, and will present the Gerrit Lansing Independent Vision Award, given every other year to an emerging curator who will be selected among young professionals nominated by leading international curators.
read more »ICI Patrons Events During Frieze Week
On Friday, May 6, ICI’s Independents and closest friends and colleagues met for a professional networking brunch on Randall’s Island and met for a spring picnic at NADA the following day.
read more »Spring 2016 Brochure
Our Spring 2016 brochure is here! The bi-annual publication includes all the information on our current and future exhibitions, education programs, public events, online journal, and much more.
read more »ICI At NADA Miami Beach 2015
From December 3–5, ICI will be at NADA Miami Beach, presenting an exclusive limited edition created for us by Jessica Stockholder, Two and Fro, 2015.
read more »Highlights from the 40th Anniversary Benefit & Auction
On Wednesday November 18, ICI hosted our 40th Anniversary Benefit & Auction, bringing together collaborators and friends from the last four decades.
read more »ICI’s 40th Anniversary Live & Silent Auction
This year again, ICI is proud to benefit from the generosity of artists who have consistently shown great confidence in ICI and support for its programs. We could not thank them enough! Register and bid on Artsy.
read more »Fall 2015 Brochure
Our Fall 2015 brochure is here! The bi-annual publication includes all the information on our current and future exhibitions, education programs, public events, online journal, and much more.
read more »40th Anniversary Benefit Honorees
At the 40th Anniversary Benefit & Auction, ICI will honor Michael Govan, Wallis Annenberg Director of the Los Angeles County Museum of Art, with the Leo Award; and Beatrix Ruf, curator and the Director of the Stedelijk Museum Amsterdam, with The Agnes Gund Curatorial Award.
read more »ICI at EXPO CHICAGO
From September 17-20, ICI will be at EXPO CHICAGO at the Navy Pier on Lake Michigan. Come visit us at Booth 101, where we will unveil our latest limited edition created by Jessica Stockholder: Two and Fro, 2015. ICI will also return to Chicago for an exclusive International Forum program, connecting with curators, artists, and other ICI Collaborators at select events, gallery visits, and a private collection tour.
read more »ICI Annual Summer Cocktails at Artsy Headquarters
On Wednesday, July 15, ICI’s closest friends and collaborators joined us at our annual Summer Cocktails event to celebrate 40 years of ICI programming in New York City and around the world.
read more »ICI’s 40th Anniversary Benefit & Auction
On Wednesday, November 18, ICI’s 40th Anniversary Benefit & Auction will mark a momentous milestone and celebrate our commitment to curatorial practice and contemporary art. Raise a glass to the future of the organization, to new programs and partnerships; join us at ArtBeam in Chelsea for a magical evening of celebrations, unique auction, and to honor Michael Govan with the Leo Award, and Beatrix Ruf with the Agnes Gund Curatorial Award.
read more »Celebrating 40 Years of ICI
Since 1975, Independent Curators International (ICI) has produced exhibitions, publications, training programs and research initiatives for curators – as well as hundreds of free events for everyone – in 400 cities and 55 countries.
read more »Spring 2015 Brochure
Our Spring 2015 brochure is here! The bi-annual publication includes all the information on our current and future exhibitions, education programs, public events, online journal, and much more.
read more »ICI @ New York Art Book Fair 2014
NY Art Book Fair 2014
Presented by Printed Matter, Inc.
September 26–28, 2014
MoMA PS1, New York
22-25 Jackson Avenue, Long Island City, NY 11101
ICI in Chicago
Independent Curators International (ICI) celebrates EXPO CHICAGO and the IN/SITU section of large-scale and site-specific installations selected by ICI’s Renaud Proch, by heading to Chicago from September 18–20 for an exclusive International Forum program.
read more »ICI Conversations: Helene Appel at James Cohan Gallery
For the first of our fall ICI CONVERSATIONS, ICI hosted an exclusive artist talk and light bunch with Berlin-based artist Helene Appel at James Cohan Gallery. In conversation with ICI Executive Director, Renaud Proch, Appel provided thought-provoking insight into her creative process during an exclusive tour of her first solo exhibition in New York.
read more »Fall/Winter 2014-15 Program
ICI’s Fall/Winter 2014/15 brochure is now available. The bi-annual publication includes all the information on our current and future exhibitions, education programs, public events, online journal, and much more. Email Bessie Zhu at .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address) to receive a hard copy in the mail.
read more »ICI Annual Summer Cocktails at McCarren Hotel & Pool
On Wednesday, July 16 at Sheltering Sky on the roof of McCarren Hotel & Pool, ICI and friends celebrated another year of programming in New York and around the world.
read more »ICI Spring 2014 Program
ICI’s 2014 Spring brochure is now available. Included is all the information on our current and future exhibitions, education programs, public events, online journal, and much more. Email Laurel Voss at .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address) to receive a hard copy in the mail.
read more »Considering Publics and Contexts
This March, Independent Curators International (ICI) produces the Curatorial Intensive: Considering Publics and Contexts, a ten-day professional development program that offers curators the opportunity to discuss, among colleagues, the concepts, logistics, and challenges of organizing exhibitions.
read more »ICI Fall/Winter 2013-14 Program
ICI’s 2013-14 Fall/Winter brochure is now available. Included is all the information on our current and future exhibitions, education programs, public events, online journal, and much more. Email Laurel Voss at .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address) to receive a hard copy in the mail.
read more »ICI Spring 2013 program
ICI’s Spring 2013 program is now available, included are current & future exhibitions, education programs, public events, online journal, and much more.
read more »Love is in the Air
ICI is a romantic at heart and this year we have something in mind for your Valentine.
read more »MAPPING CENTRAL AMERICA AND THE CARIBBEAN
Reflecting the evolving landscape of the art scene, this platform will be updated as new information becomes available.
read more »ICI Shop: Holiday Gifts
The Holidays are here! Browse through the ICI Shop for some great ideas.
read more »Dasha Zhukova: Recipient of the 2012 Leo Award
The 2012 Leo Award goes to Dasha Zhukova!
read more »The Independent Vision Curatorial Award: Nominees
Announcing Independent Curators International (ICI’s) 2012 Nominees for the ICI Independent Vision Curatorial Award.
read more »ICI Fall/Winter 2012-13 Program
ICI’s 2012 Fall/Winter brochure is now available. Included is all the information on our current and future exhibitions, education programs, public events, online journal, and much more.
read more »ICI Online Summer Book Sale
Get your hands on ICI’s past and rare exhibition catalogues as well as current publications.
read more »ICI Spring 2012 Program
ICI’s 2012 Spring brochure is now available. Included is all the information on our current and future exhibitions, education programs, public events, online journal, and much more.
read more »ICI Fall/Winter 2011-12 Program
ICI’s Fall/Winter 2011-12 brochure is now available. Included is all the information on our current and future exhibitions, education programs, public events, online journal, and much more
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