The European Fine Art Foundation (TEFAF) announced the opening of applications for the 2027 editions of its Curator Course and the Museum Restoration Fund.
Curator Course
The TEFAF Curator Course is a program that brings together the academic world and the art market. It offers an exceptional opportunity for (emerging) museum curators and directors to gain expertise, insights, and networking. The course, in collaboration with Maastricht University, is a unique chance for participants to learn from seasoned international colleagues, members of the TEFAF Vetting community, and renowned art dealers who are experts in their specialized field.
There is no course fee, and new this year is that A Partial Project generously covers accommodation. Participants will be responsible for their own travel expenses.
The application for the TEFAF Curator Course 2027 is now open and will close 1 October 2026. Should you have any questions please reach out via curator-course-sbe@
Visit the TEFAF website to learn more and access the application portal.
Museum Restoration Fund
The TEFAF art community has been supporting the restoration of museum artworks since 2012 through the TEFAF Museum Restoration Fund (TMRF). The main objective of this fund is to provide financial aid for the professional restoration and research of significant museum pieces. Public museums from around the globe are welcome to apply for the grant, and any artwork from any period can receive up to €50,000 per year.
The TMRF application for 2027 is now open and will also close 1 October 2026. This is a wonderful opportunity to secure the funding you need to restore and potentially revitalize a work of art in your collection. Museums are strongly encouraged to apply.
To learn more and access the application, please visit the TEFAF website.