Call For Art
Sonic Bridges Open Call 1
The first of multiple opportunities for EU / EEA / Balkan /Georgian / Armenian / Tunisian based researchers, writers, poets, songwriters, playwrights or librettists to join a creative team exploring language as identity in Ireland.
At the edges of Europe languages meet, morph and both make & break communities. The first Sonic Bridges film will explore how languages mingling at the edges of europe are used to both include and exclude.
Deadline: July 27, 2025
Deadline: July 27, 2025
Submission Fee: Free
Eligibility: Residents in or Passport Holders of Creative Europe participating countries
About the call: The first of multiple opportunities for EU / EEA / Balkan /Georgian / Armenian / Tunisian based researchers, writers, poets, songwriters, playwrights or librettists to join a creative team exploring language as identity in Ireland.
At the edges of Europe languages meet, morph and both make & break communities. The first Sonic Bridges film will explore how languages mingling at the edges of europe are used to both include and exclude.
What you get: Approx 10-day residency in Ireland over two visits. Dates are not fixed and will be agreed following selection, other than late 2025/2026 working with creative team. Film finalised by Spring 2027. Artist Fee: EUR3000 + travel expenses and accommodation + production budget. This project focuses particularly on narratives of minority or immigrating languages, and so we encourage applications from artists with lived experience. The application form will close on 27.07.2025 at noon GMT. Eligible artsts must reside in and have permission to work in Creative Europe participating countries.
Open Call for Curatorial Proposals
Angels Gate Cultural Center (AGCC) is currently seeking curatorial proposals for guest curated contemporary visual art exhibitions in 2026 and 2027. AGCC is requesting exhibition proposals with unique curatorial perspectives and approaches that are interested in investigating contemporary culture through a diverse array of artistic practices, aesthetic sensibilities, experimentation, and innovation.
Deadline : August 15, 2025
Deadline: August 15, 2025
Submission Fee: Free
Eligibility: Curators must be residents of the United States. Additional consideration will be given to artists and independent curators based in the greater Los Angeles area who do not already have a history of regularly showing or curating at the Center within the past 3 years. Artists and curators who have recently shown at the Center are still welcome to apply.
About the call: Angels Gate Cultural Center (AGCC) is currently seeking curatorial proposals for guest curated contemporary visual art exhibitions in 2026 and 2027. AGCC is requesting exhibition proposals with unique curatorial perspectives and approaches that are interested in investigating contemporary culture through a diverse array of artistic practices, aesthetic sensibilities, experimentation, and innovation.
What you get: Up to 2,000 square feet of exhibition space, Curator Honorarium of $500, Artist Honorariums ranging between $100 - $450 per artist (dependent on size of group show, site specific works/special considerations, budget availability, etc.), installation by gallery staff, marketing materials and publicity, gallery didactics, gallery supervision during public hours Thursday, Fridays and Saturdays, 10am – 5pm. Exhibitions will open to the public for a 6 – 15 week period with an additional 2-week installation period.
Open Call for Artists
Calling All Embroidery Artists! In celebration of World Embroidery Day, we're curating a special exhibition featuring embroidery, textile and fiber artworks—and you’re invited!
Deadline: July 15, 2025
Deadline: July 19, 2025
Submission Fee: Free
About the call: Calling All Embroidery Artists! In celebration of World Embroidery Day, we're curating a special exhibition featuring embroidery, textile and fiber artworks—and you’re invited!
Submit your artwork images, details, pricing and bio now for selection: klcityartgallery@gmail.com
Eligibility: Open to local & international artists
What you get: No participation fee. Exhibition opportunity in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
Open Call mini MAXI Print 2025
The call is for our yearly mini Maxi Print exhibition, which has been running for almost 15 years, focuses entirely on excellent print and sculptures: from lithography to etching and drypoint, all printing techniques are welcome. We select artists through a multiple stage screening process before the exhibition.
Deadline: June 30, 2025
Deadline: June 30, 2025
Submission Fee: Free
Eligibility: Anyone can apply, there is no gender, age or nationality required. We target printing media and sculptures.
About the call: The call is for our yearly mini Maxi Print exhibition, which has been running for almost 15 years, focuses entirely on excellent print and sculptures: from lithography to etching and drypoint, all printing techniques are welcome. We select artists through a multiple stage screening process before the exhibition.
What you get: The selected applicants will be exhibited in our gallery in Berlin, and their artist profile will be promoted on social media.
ACS (Artists’ Collecting Society) Studio Prize 2025
The Studio Prize was established after a number of our members’ spoke of the economic challenges they faced when starting their artistic careers. ACS realises how difficult it is for recent graduates to focus on their art, especially after leaving university. The ACS Studio Prize was founded to help. ACS is delighted to announce that this year’s Studio Prize will be judged by Victoria Miro, Melanie Gerlis, Hester Westley and Harriet Bridgeman.
Deadline: June 30, 2025
Deadline: June 30, 2025
Submission Fee: Free
Eligibility: If you are a national of the UK, EEA, Australia or New Zealand and are an undergraduate or postgraduate university student on an accredited art course who is about to graduate, or if you have graduated from a university accredited art course within the last four years, and you work in pictures, collage, painting, sculpture, tapestry, ceramics, glassware or photography, then you are also eligible to apply for the prize.
About the Prize: The Studio Prize was established after a number of our members’ spoke of the economic challenges they faced when starting their artistic careers. ACS realises how difficult it is for recent graduates to focus on their art, especially after leaving university. The ACS Studio Prize was founded to help. ACS is delighted to announce that this year’s Studio Prize will be judged by Victoria Miro, Melanie Gerlis, Hester Westley and Harriet Bridgeman.
What you get: ACS is offering a recent graduate £6,000 to contribute to the cost of an artist’s studio in a UK city of their choice.
Open Call for Projects: Compass Festival 2026
Compass Festival is accepting applications for artist projects for the eighth edition of their biennial festival, happening in November 2026 in Leeds!
Deadline: June 30, 2025
Deadline: June 30, 2025
Submission Fee: No Fee
Eligibility: Age 18+, Artists working in any medium, national & international applicant
About the call: Compass Festival is accepting applications for artist projects for the eighth edition of their biennial festival, happening in November 2026 in Leeds!
What you get: You will receive production, marketing & project delivery support. Each project is expected to be provided with £5-10k in financial support. Alternatively, financial support provided by Compass can be used as leverage for further match funding. The whole Compass 2026 programme is still subject to funding and Compass will discuss and explain the timeline for confirmation of funding with selected artists at the outset.
The Homiens Art Prize
The Homiens Art Prize awards artists over $12,000 USD annually, which means that it is one of the highest paying art prizes maintained by an independent art gallery that, to protect the artistic integrity of the prize, accepts no sponsorship. We ensure that 100% of the value that we offer in our prizes is received by artists as cash awards. In addition, ownership of all artworks entered remains with the artist. All entrants are free to exhibit and display their artworks elsewhere.
Deadline: July 31, 2025
Deadline: July 31, 2025
Submission Fee: $30 USD for 1 artwork + $15 USD for additional art work
Eligibility: Our prize is open to all artists and art forms internationally. We celebrate our chosen artists across our media, exhibiting their art online where it is viewed by artists and collectors throughout the world. Homiens sponsors a platform for artists to network and collaborate, reach a global audience of buyers and collectors, gain institutional validation, and locate opportunities in the professional artistic industries.
About the Prize: The Homiens Art Prize awards artists over $12,000 USD annually, which means that it is one of the highest paying art prizes maintained by an independent art gallery that, to protect the artistic integrity of the prize, accepts no sponsorship. We ensure that 100% of the value that we offer in our prizes is received by artists as cash awards. In addition, ownership of all artworks entered remains with the artist. All entrants are free to exhibit and display their artworks elsewhere.
This round, three winning artists and twelve finalists will exhibit with Homiens as part of our seasonal exhibition program. In addition, each winning artist receives an unrestricted cash award of $1000 USD, may participate in an optional interview, and may request a letter of recommendation from our Jurors. Additionally, up to 200 artists per round are highly commended and celebrated across our media (including our website - 100,000+ annual visitors - and our extensive mailing list). All entrants are considered for exhibition. Furthermore, each entrant to The Homiens Art Prize receives a certificate of participation which can be used to contribute towards a demonstration of professional participation in the art industry.
The Gifts of Art Program
The Gifts of Art Program is seeking submissions for individual and group art exhibits for the September 2025 to August 2026 exhibition year. One of the first and most comprehensive arts in healthcare programs in the nation, Gifts of Art brings the world of art and music to Michigan Medicine at the University of Michigan.
Deadline: June 30, 2025
Deadline: June 30, 2025
Submission Fee: Free
Guidelines:
Original artwork only
Brief description of the proposed exhibit
Individual artists upload a minimum of 20 high quality JPEG images
Group shows upload a minimum of 30 high quality JPEG images
Accepted artists must provide enough artwork to fill an entire gallery site
Artists are responsible for the delivery of their artwork to and from
Michigan Medicine
Artists are responsible for all shipping costs to and from Michigan Medicine
About the call: The Gifts of Art Program is seeking submissions for individual and group art exhibits for the September 2025 to August 2026 exhibition year. One of the first and most comprehensive arts in healthcare programs in the nation, Gifts of Art brings the world of art and music to Michigan Medicine at the University of Michigan.
Our nine 2-D and 3-D galleries throughout the medical center are viewed by thousands of people each day and display over 30 exhibits per year.
Gifts of Art’s rotating gallery program is intended to support the healing process by calming nerves, lifting spirits, engaging minds and thereby reducing the stress and anxiety often associated with healthcare settings. At Michigan Medicine, inclusion is a core value with the goal of fostering an environment where every individual has a sense of belonging. This value is reflected in the artwork we select for our galleries: art that welcomes, art that amplifies voices, and art that reflects the community we serve at Michigan Medicine. People of all races, ethnicities, ages, genders, sexual orientations, religions, beliefs, abilities, socioeconomic statuses and levels of education are welcome to apply.
Accepted artists must provide enough artwork to fill an entire gallery site
Notifications by July 31, 2025.
COPIC AWARD 2025
We are excited to announce the launch of this year's “COPIC AWARD 2025,” a contest inviting all Copic users to submit their artwork! The COPIC AWARD is an online competition designed to connect Copic users worldwide. Now in its eighth edition, the previous 2024 edition received an incredible 3,639 submissions from 70 countries.
Deadline: June 30, 2025
Deadline: June 30, 2025
Submission Fee: Free
Eligibility: Anyone
About the call: We are excited to announce the launch of this year's “COPIC AWARD 2025,” a contest inviting all Copic users to submit their artwork!
The COPIC AWARD is an online competition designed to connect Copic users worldwide. Now in its eighth edition, the previous 2024 edition received an incredible 3,639 submissions from 70 countries.
There are no restrictions; we welcome a wide range of original artworks created using Copic products. Participation is free.
What you get: Money, art supplies, paid job (the job is for first prize only)
Deadline 30 June 2025
Funded opportunity to create new site-specific work - Locust Projects
Locust Projects invites artists worldwide to propose ambitious, installation-based work created specifically for its 625 sq ft Project Room in Miami. Selected artists receive a $5,000 production budget, $3,100 artist fee, curatorial and installation support, documentation, and travel and accommodations for those based over 150 miles away. Projects must be new, site-responsive, and not previously exhibited. Artists working in any medium or career stage are welcome to apply, especially those exploring timely cultural, social, or environmental themes.
Deadline: July 28, 2025
Deadline: July 28, 2025
Submission Fee: Free
Eligibility: artists anywhere in the world. No Students
About the call: Locust Projects invites artists worldwide to propose ambitious, installation-based work created specifically for its 625 sq ft Project Room in Miami. Selected artists receive a $5,000 production budget, $3,100 artist fee, curatorial and installation support, documentation, and travel and accommodations for those based over 150 miles away. Projects must be new, site-responsive, and not previously exhibited. Artists working in any medium or career stage are welcome to apply, especially those exploring timely cultural, social, or environmental themes.
What you get: $5000 production budget, $3100 artist fee
Hotel ACTUAL – Open Call for Contemporary Artists
Hotel ACTUAL transforms a hotel into a contemporary art fair where each room becomes an immersive installation. Part of the ACTUAL 2026 Festival (Spain), this initiative offers selected artists free exhibition space, accommodation, per diem, production support and institutional promotion.
Deadline: July 1, 2025
Deadline: 01 July 2025
Submission Fee: Free
Eligibility: Individual artists of any nationality who work within the field of contemporary visual arts. All disciplines are welcome (painting, sculpture, installation, photography, video, etc.). Applicants must be over 18 years old. Five artist profiles will be selected: – 1 international artist – 2 national artists (based in Spain) – 1 artist based in La Rioja – 1 student currently enrolled at ESDIR (Design School of La Rioja) Residency is the main criterion for assigning categories.
About the call: Hotel ACTUAL transforms a hotel into a contemporary art fair where each room becomes an immersive installation. Part of the ACTUAL 2026 Festival (Spain), this initiative offers selected artists free exhibition space, accommodation, per diem, production support and institutional promotion.
What you get: Selected artists will receive the following support: – Free exhibition space: one hotel room as their personal art installation – Free accommodation in a double room with breakfast for the full duration of the event – €800 production grant – Travel support (for artists living more than 120 km from Logroño) – Daily per diem allowance during installation and exhibition days – Free parking at the hotel – Technical support for installation, lighting and transport of artworks – Participation in round tables and artist talks with curators and cultural professionals – Inclusion in a printed catalogue (1,500 copies) – Continuous video projection of the artist’s process on a large LED screen – Direct contact with collectors and cultural agents in a dedicated VIP area – Direct artwork sales (no commissions or gallery fees) – Visibility through institutional channels and official communication platforms
Be Seen During Tokyo Gendai 2025
ArtSeen offers a unique opportunity for visual artists to gain massive exposure through high-impact digital billboards across key Tokyo locations during this prestigious event. Imagine your work captivating leading galleries, collectors, and curators from around the globe.
Deadline: August 18, 2025
Event: Tokyo Gendai Art Fair
Showcase Dates: September 12 – 14, 2025
Location: Digital Billboards across Tokyo, Japan
Submission Deadline: August 18, 2025
Entry Fee: $90
Limited Spots Available! This is your chance for high visibility and real impact.
Be Seen. Be Bold. Be at the Heart of Japan's Cutting-Edge Art Fair.
This September, the international art world converges on Tokyo for Tokyo Gendai (September 12-14, 2025) – and your art can take center stage!
ArtSeen offers a unique opportunity for visual artists to gain massive exposure through high-impact digital billboards across key Tokyo locations during this prestigious event. Imagine your work captivating leading galleries, collectors, and curators from around the globe.
Why This is YOUR Moment:
MAXIMUM EXPOSURE: Your artwork showcased on high-traffic digital screens.
GLOBAL STAGE: Reach an international audience at one of Asia’s most dynamic contemporary art fairs.
COST-EFFECTIVE IMPACT: A powerful and affordable alternative to traditional art fair booths.
CUT THROUGH THE NOISE: Elevate your visibility and make a real impact.
Key Details:
Don't miss this incredible opportunity to let Tokyo see your art!
The Holy Art Gallery, Athens and Madrid Opportunities
Deadlines: June 14 and August 18, 2025
Deadline: June 14, 2025
Fees:
1 x Artwork = £75 incl. VAT
2 x Artworks = £95 incl. VAT
3 x Artworks = £140 incl. VAT
Open Call – Exhibit Your Art in Athens!
We’re inviting artists from all backgrounds to submit digital works for our upcoming exhibition in Athens, Greece. All mediums are welcome — painting, photography, video art, poetry, sculpture, and more. Submission is free, and if selected, your work will be showcased on a rotating screen display in our gallery. A participation fee applies only if accepted, with flexible installment payment options available.
Exhibition Dates: 21–30 June 2025
Share your creativity with a global audience — apply now and be part of an international art experience
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Open Call - Exhibit in Madrid
Deadline: August 18
Submission Fee: Free to apply
Submission Fees Once accepted:
- Physical Exhibition:
£220 incl. VAT for 1 Artwork
£380 incl. VAT for 2 Artworks
- Digital Display:
Showcase your physical work in a digital format without shipping:
- £110 for 1 x artwork
-£200 for 2 Digital artworks
-£265 for 3 Digital artworks
Join over 10,000 artists who’ve showcased their work to 500,000+ guests across 20+ cities worldwide!
We're now accepting submissions for our next group exhibition in Madrid, taking place September 3–6, 2025 — right in the heart of the city.
✨ THEME: OPEN
We welcome all mediums: painting, photography, sculpture, video, poetry, mixed media & more. If it’s creative, we want to see it!
Apply now and share your art with a global audience
Open Call - APAC-2025 Media X Space: Beyond Illumination
Calling all young artists from Asia Pacific region to participate in the 2025 Media X Space: Beyond Illumination!
The School of Design Binus University and the Master of Design Binus University, in collaboration with ARCOLABS, are launching an arts and science exhibition with the theme Light as Knowledge, Transformation and Energy.
Deadline: July 25, 2025
Deadline: 25 July 2025
Submission Fee: Free
Eligibility: This program is open to any young artists 17-25 Years Old
Calling all young artists from Asia Pacific region to participate in the 2025 Media X Space: Beyond Illumination!
The School of Design Binus University and the Master of Design Binus University, in collaboration with ARCOLABS, are launching an arts and science exhibition with the theme Light as Knowledge, Transformation and Energy.
Sub-themes:
First Nation Knowledge: Light as ancestral wisdom and cultural memory to understand and contemplate the spirituality, complex history, tradition, and philosophy of Asia-Pacific region.
Social Issues: Light as visibility, voice and empowerment to explore the challenges faced by people in the region and to promote a more inclusive society.
Ecological Thinking: Light as a sustainable source of life to foster awareness and conservation efforts within the diverse ecosystems of the Asia-Pacific.
What you get: 18–27 September 2025 in Jakarta & November 2025 in Malaysia (TBC)
SEED_2065
SEED_65 is a new project focused on art and Radical Futurisms for a post anthropocentric world. It will take place over six months from 19 July 2025 - 16 December 2025 and end with an ambitious two week show of new artworks at The Handbag Factory Gallery in London 3-16 December.
Deadline: June 30, 2025
Deadline: June 30, 2025
Submission Fee: Free
About the call: SEED_65 is a new project focused on art and Radical Futurisms for a post anthropocentric world. It will take place over six months from 19 July 2025 - 16 December 2025 and end with an ambitious two week show of new artworks at The Handbag Factory Gallery in London 3-16 December.
Eligibility: All artists interested in art for eco justice
What you get: 1 day workshop, 5 online workshops, group crits, mentoring (I am a qualified and published mentor), participating in a show at The Handbag Factory Gallery for two weeks, professional recording of works that will be published online and available for all artists to use.
Open Call: participate in a group exhibition
Calling UK based all artists, makers and craftspeople! We are excited to welcome submissions from those who'd like to take part in our next group exhibition 'The Evening Listens'. Please send up to five works which respond to the theme, along with an artist's bio/statement to: submissions@talogallery.com.
Deadline: June 20, 2025
Deadline: June 20, 2025
Eligibility: UK-based artists, makers and craftspeople.
About the call: Calling UK based all artists, makers and craftspeople! We are excited to welcome submissions from those who'd like to take part in our next group exhibition 'The Evening Listens'. Please send up to five works which respond to the theme, along with an artist's bio/statement to: submissions@talogallery.com.
What you get: Participation in a group exhibition, promotion of your work.
Public Art Commission: Artist Expression of Interest Call Out, Hastings Museum and Art Gallery
The commissioned public art will support the regeneration of Hastings, East Sussex, Town Centre by enhancing placemaking, aligning with public realm improvements, and reflecting the area’s identity and heritage, inspired by the benefits of bringing nature and biodiversity into urban areas. To deliver the project a max. budget of £90,000 is available.
Deadline: June 8, 2025
Deadline: June 8, 2025
Eligibility: This opportunity is open to: Individual artists or artist collectives who can provide evidence of previous relevant experience creating art in the public realm - (artist collectives must provide evidence of working together previously) Artists from any discipline or background who can meet the brief creatively and professionally.
About the call: The commissioned public art will support the regeneration of Hastings, East Sussex, Town Centre by enhancing placemaking, aligning with public realm improvements, and reflecting the area’s identity and heritage, inspired by the benefits of bringing nature and biodiversity into urban areas. To deliver the project a max. budget of £90,000 is available.
What you get: The chosen artist(s) will collaborate with ARUP, a global leader in sustainable design. To deliver the project a max. budget of £90,000 is available, this must include all Artist(s) fees, production costs, third party fabricators, installation, all expenses, and VAT. A payment schedule will be agreed with the appointed artist.
OPEN CALL | Video mapping and Light Art Event "Freiheitsleuchten"
The City of Mühlhausen invites you to creatively reinterpret its historic old town through light art, projections, and videomapping — as part of the 2025 commemorative program "freiheyt 1525 – 500 Years of the Peasants’ War".
We are seeking contemporary visual works that engage with themes of freedom, resistance, social transformation, and memory.
Deadline: June 30, 2025
Deadline: June 30, 2025
Submission Fee: Free
Eligibility: Anyone
The City of Mühlhausen invites you to creatively reinterpret its historic old town through light art, projections, and videomapping — as part of the 2025 commemorative program "freiheyt 1525 – 500 Years of the Peasants’ War".
We are seeking contemporary visual works that engage with themes of freedom, resistance, social transformation, and memory.
What you get: One of the featured sites, Marienkirche, is part of a competition with a 10,000 Euro prize for the winning videomapping concept. For all other locations, artists are invited to submit a concept along with a budget proposal.
Request for Pre-Qualification: Outdoor Public Art at Scotia Place, Calgary, Canada
The Scotia Place project team is working with LeuWebb Projects (public art manager – PAM) and Heavy (public art construction manager – PACM) to curate and commission four dynamic outdoor public art pieces for Scotia Place, Alberta’s newest premier sports and entertainment venue. This landmark facility will play a key role in the transformation of Calgary’s downtown, the emerging Culture + Entertainment District, and its surrounding spaces.
Deadline: June 27, 2025
Deadline: June 27, 2025
Submission Fee: Free
Eligibility: Local, national and international artists or artist-led teams or collectives, with public art experience are invited to apply. Artists with ties to the Calgary area as well as Indigenous artists who have connections to the Treaty 7 Nations, Métis Nation, and the Urban Indigenous Community of the Treaty 7 area are encouraged to apply.
Compensation
Phase 1 – Request for Pre-Qualification not applicable.
Phase 2 – Selected artists will be compensated following CARFAC guidelines.
Project Description
The Scotia Place project team is working with LeuWebb Projects (public art manager – PAM) and Heavy (public art construction manager – PACM) to curate and commission four dynamic outdoor public art pieces for Scotia Place, Alberta’s newest premier sports and entertainment venue. This landmark facility will play a key role in the transformation of Calgary’s downtown, the emerging Culture + Entertainment District, and its surrounding spaces.
Goals for public art at Scotia Place include creating art that:
Resonates with local communities and visitors to this area
Reflects Calgarians’ voices and aspirations
Highlights local Indigenous perspectives, histories and themes
Two of the four public art commissions will be located outdoors near the main entrances to the building, at the Northwest and Southwest plazas of the site. The other two public art locations are dedicated to celebrating Indigenous culture and will be carried out by Indigenous artists or artist-led teams. These opportunities are highlighted in a separate Call to Artists.
All public art will be located in publicly accessible exterior spaces that are free for all to attend and enjoy.
Artist/artist teams are eligible to express interest in creating work for either one or both of the following sites:
1. “Northwest Plaza” total project budget, including artist fees: $375,000 CAD
2. “Southwest Plaza” total project budget, including artist fees: $1,125,000 CAD
Local, national and international artists or artist-led teams or collectives, with public art experience are invited to apply. Artists with ties to the Calgary area as well as Indigenous artists who have connections to the Treaty 7 Nations, Métis Nation, and the Urban Indigenous Community of the Treaty 7 area are encouraged to apply.
Please read the submission requirements in full as outlined in this Request for Pre-Qualification (RFPQ) document. Note: this RFPQ – Call to Artists is for Phase 1 only.
The Calgary Sport and Entertainment Corporation and The City of Calgary (“Development Partners”) is issuing this Request for Pre-Qualification (“RFPQ”) to select a list of highly qualified Proponents, for the purpose of soliciting proposals to provide Public Artists for the new Calgary Event Centre Arena in Calgary, Alberta (the “New Arena”).
This Call to Artists Request for Pre-Qualification (RFPQ) forms Phase 1 of a two-phase artist selection process. Following Phase 1, three to five artists will be selected for each opportunity to participate in Phase 2 Request for Proposals (RFP) and invited to develop detailed design concepts for their chosen artwork locations. Phase 2 shortlisted artists will be compensated through an honorarium following CARFAC guidelines for Public Art Proposal fees.
Artist fees for each commission will be calculated based on CARFAC’s guidelines for Artist Fees for Commissioning of New Works.
Project Requirements
About Scotia Place
Currently under construction, Scotia Place is set to open in the Fall of 2027. The venue will be a landmark destination, creating vibrant gathering spaces for celebration, connection and community in Calgary’s emerging Culture + Entertainment District. Scotia Place is one of many investments The City of Calgary is making towards shaping a greater Downtown and revitalizing the surrounding areas. The Scotia Place development focuses on universal accessibility, climate ready design and making sure every visit is meaningful and memorable, inside and out. Watch the vision come to life with the renderings and fly-through video.
The design is also influenced by Indigenous voices and reflects Calgary and Alberta’s natural environment. The home of Scotia Place is on the ancestral and historical lands of Indigenous Peoples. It is a culturally significant location that represents our shared purpose – to gather. The design offers a chance to showcase Indigenous culture and history, through art and education, honouring and celebrating the Treaty 7 Nations, Métis Nation, and the Urban Indigenous Community.
Read more about the engagement and work of the Indigenous Advisory Committee here.
In March and April, 2025, LeuWebb Projects led a public engagement process to gather community input on outdoor public art at the main entrances of Scotia Place. Please read the ‘What We Heard’ report here.
These universally accessible permanent public artworks will anchor two main entrances to the building, welcoming both locals and visitors. Informed by the public art engagement process, artists are encouraged to develop proposals that respond to the desire for artworks that foster a sense of community and celebration.
Error 406 [Tech Fascism] Not Acceptable — Call For Projects
Error 417 Expectation Failed is looking for 10 scores against tech fascism. Artists, curators, and collectives worldwide are invited to apply with project ideas, instructions, how-tos, interventions and practices that engage with the contemporary condition. This call for resistance is not about global fixes or sweeping victories — it’s about finding ways to challenge the current systems with the means available: misdirection, opting out, and pushing back. Respond to Tech Fascism with Error 406 Not Acceptable.
Deadline: June 17, 2025
Deadline: June 17, 2025
Submission Fee: Free
Eligibility: The application is open to artists worldwide, collectives, curators, arts initiatives, exhibition spaces, online platforms, and developers of software and hardware — basically anyone exploring the possibilities of contemporary, networked technologies as art and their significance for society.
About the call: Error 417 Expectation Failed is looking for 10 scores against tech fascism. Artists, curators, and collectives worldwide are invited to apply with project ideas, instructions, how-tos, interventions and practices that engage with the contemporary condition. This call for resistance is not about global fixes or sweeping victories — it’s about finding ways to challenge the current systems with the means available: misdirection, opting out, and pushing back. Respond to Tech Fascism with Error 406 Not Acceptable.
Jury: Hito Steyerl, Nora O' Murchú and Sam Lavigne
Deadline for the work: 30 November 2025
What we are looking for:
The aim of this call for projects is to reflect on, resist, and ultimately undermine the power dynamics imposed by tech fascism. Projects should be developed and realised in your specific context and must be implemented as a score, a simple set of instructions that can be shared online.
We encourage proposals from people who are historically underrepresented in art and technology spaces.
What you get: Grants from € 1500 to € 7000