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Venice Architecture Biennale 2027 Fellowship Opportunity
The Venice Architecture Biennale is the world’s largest architecture exhibition. Exploring key themes in contemporary architecture, it attracts half a million visitors per year. The 20th edition will run from May to November 2027, directed by celebrated Chinese architects Wang Shu and Lu Wenyu.
We are delighted to announce that UCA is a British Council British Pavilion Partner for the Venice Architecture Biennale 2027, and are able to take part in its Venice Fellowship programme. The Venice Fellowships programme is an exceptional opportunity for creative individuals to spend a month in Venice during the world’s most important architecture biennial.
The Fellowship involves two main activities:
- Exhibition Ambassador: Invigilating the British Pavilion exhibition, engaging with the public, and being the public face of the British Council and its 2027 commission.
- Research or Creative project: Undertaking fieldwork in Venice to inform your architecture-related creative practice, research and/or academic interests. This should be connected to the themes of the 2027 Biennale “Do Architecture - For the Possibility of Coexistence Facing a Real Reality" and/or the British Pavilion theme, which in 2027 is part of the British Council’s UK-Malaysia Human-Nature programme, and "which explores relationships between people, place and the natural environment."
Who can apply?
UCA is supporting up to two Fellowship places at the Venice Architecture Biennale 2027. These are open to students and permanent staff at UCA. Successful applicants can take part in the Fellowship between June and September 2027 and will also be required to take part in online inductions between February and April 2027.
Applicants can discuss draft applications with Cat Rossi.
Funding
Fellows receive £3,300 to help support the cost of self-organised travel, accommodation and living costs. Fellows are also eligible to apply for Access Support of up to £100 from UCA (please see the application form and discuss if needed).
How to apply
Please consult the Guidance_Notes Fellows document folder before starting an application.
- Download and complete the Fellow Application form from the folder.
- Email the form AND a copy of your CV to Laura Isaacs by 5pm on Friday 20 November 2026.
- Complete the Equality and Diversity Monitoring form. This is voluntary and anonymous.
- A UCA panel will shortlist two applicants to forward to the British Council for selection. The British Council will review the applications and notify the successful candidate(s) in January 2027. A minimum of 1 Fellowship place for UCA staff and students at the Biennale is guaranteed.
Candidate information and Q&A sessions
Candidates are strongly encouraged to join an information session organised by the British Council before submitting an application. Please register in advance at either of the links below:
Option 1
Wednesday 21st October 2026, 12 - 1pm
Option 2