Rough Gems is an annual program supporting three Denver-area curators or teams with financial stipends, mentorship, and access to exhibition space and resources. Funded activities include creating six-week exhibitions, community-facing programming, and public engagement opportunities that reflect Denver's vibrant cultural scene.
Applicants must be 18 or older and reside in the Denver Metro area. Open to students, emerging curators, artists, writers, historians, cultural producers, and those interested in exhibition organizing. No prior curatorial experience required.
