Seeking Artistic Director for 26th edition Biennale of Sydney

Submission deadline: October 29, 2025, 5pm

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The Biennale of Sydney is calling for Expressions of Interest (EOI) from visionary curators and cultural producers who are interested in being the Artistic Director of the 26th Biennale of Sydney (2028).

The Biennale of Sydney is a leading international contemporary art event. It plays an indispensable role in Australia’s engagement with the world, and a meaningful role in the life of the nation. For over 50 years, the Biennale has been a unifying force in the Australian arts sector, embedding boldly creative art exhibitions and experiences in the everyday life of Sydney and putting the artistic excellence of Australia front and centre on the world stage.

Since 1973, the Biennale of Sydney has commissioned and presented the works of more than 2,400 artists from more than 130 countries and territories around the world.

As we approach the 26th edition in 2028, we are seeking a highly motivated and dynamic Artistic Director—or Artistic Director team—that can lead the vision of the Biennale; someone that embodies our core values of being boldly creative, agile, collaborative and respectful in all that we do, with a commitment to place and keeping people connected through contemporary art and ideas.

If that could be you, please complete the Expression of Interest form, including:

• a short Statement of Intent outlining your vision for the 2028 edition: your motivation for this role at this time, and the areas of artistic focus you are most interested in engaging (500 words, 2 pages max)

• a current CV detailing relevant skills, experience and qualifications (max 2 pages)

Expressions of Interest close at 5pm AEDT on Wednesday, October 29, 2025.

Find out more and view the information pack here.

The Biennale of Sydney fosters a collaborative and respectful workplace culture, with a team as diverse as the exhibitions we present and the audiences who experience them. We actively encourage First Nations people, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, LGBTQIA+ people, people with disability and those who have diverse experiences of our world to join the Biennale of Sydney team. We are committed to making reasonable adjustments to provide a positive, barrier-free recruitment process and supportive workplace. If you have support or access requirements, let us know in your application.

*Image above: Left to right: Chitra Ganesh, Sultana’s Dream, 2018. Presentation at the 24th Biennale of Sydney was made possible with generous support from Terra Foundation for American Art. Courtesy the artist. © Chitra Ganesh. Andrew Thomas Huang, The Beast of Jade Mountain: Queen Mother of the West, 2023–24. Commissioned by the Biennale of Sydney with generous support from Terra Foundation for American Art. Courtesy the artist © Andrew Thomas Huang. Nikau Hindin, Eboni Fifita-Laufilitoga-Maka Fungamapitoa, Hina Puamohala Kneubuhl Kihalaupoe, Hinatea Colombani, Kesaia Biuvanua, Rongomai Grbic-Hoskins, Aumoana, 2023–24. Commissioned by the Biennale of Sydney and the Fondation Cartier our l’art contemporain with generous support from Creative New Zealand. Courtesy the artists © the artists.