This is the first of two information sessions for prospective applicants to learn more about the 2026 Rough Gems curatorial training program and ask questions. If you're in the process of applying for Rough Gems 2026, curious about applying, or have general questions, you're encouraged to join Union Hall's Chief Curator Esther Hernandez for this Virtual Rough Gems Application Info Session.⁠

Prospective applicants for the 2026 Rough Gems curatorial training program are invited to Union Hall Art Space to connect with alumni and staff. ⁠This is the second and final info session surrounding applications for the 2026 Rough Gems program, providing a relaxed setting for applicants to ask questions, explore the exhibition space, and hear about the experiences of alumni curators.

Applications for Union Hall’s seventh annual Rough Gems curatorial program are due at 11:59pm MT on October 27, 2025. Artists, cultural producers, and aspiring curators are invited to submit proposals for original exhibitions that push boundaries, spark conversation, and reflect the vibrancy of the Denver Metropolitan community. The mission of the Rough Gems program is to broaden the voices responsible for exhibition making in Denver.