International
Organizer Information Developed in the specialized context of the Dakar Biennale 2026, Gëestu / Giss (meaning “to search in order to find”) is an innovative residency program designed to foster deep dialogue between contemporary creation and traditional African craftsmanship. The program operates as a respectful exchange channel within local communities, exploring cultural sovereignty, non-extractive resource […]
Organizer Information PADA Studios is an independent, non-profit, artist-run organization founded in 2018. It is located on Lisbon’s South Bank in a historic industrial park with roots dating back to 1885. PADA provides a collaborative platform designed to give creators time, space, and curatorial support within a unique post-industrial environment. Title & Description PADA Research […]
Organizer Information Grid Photo Gallery is a dynamic digital platform dedicated to promoting photography as a vital form of contemporary artistic expression. Operating without geographical limitations, the platform brings curated photographic themed challenges, immersive virtual exhibitions, and emerging visual visionaries to all corners of the world to foster genuine global interaction and community dialogue. Title […]
Organizer Information University of Amsterdam (UvA) is one of Europe’s leading research universities, established in 1632 and currently hosting a large international academic community. With approximately 42,000 students and thousands of academic and professional staff, UvA operates as a major intellectual hub in the Netherlands, spanning disciplines from humanities and social sciences to natural sciences […]
Organizer Information The opportunity is hosted by Banco Santander through its cultural initiative Faro Santander. This institution operates as part of the broader Fundación Banco Santander ecosystem, which supports cultural programming, artistic production, and interdisciplinary experimentation between art, technology, and public engagement. Faro Santander positions itself as a forward-looking cultural platform exploring how Art and […]
Organizer Information The Columbus Museum of Art (CMA) is one of the leading museums for modern and contemporary art in the American Midwest. Founded in 1878, the museum is recognized for its commitment to creating accessible and inclusive experiences with art while supporting scholarship, curatorial innovation, and public engagement. Located in Columbus, Ohio, CMA houses […]
Organizer Information The open call is organized by the Center for Social Vision in collaboration with the Nine Elephants Festival, an interdisciplinary platform dedicated to exploring urban life, social structures, and artistic experimentation within public space. Based in Sofia, the organization develops transdisciplinary programs that bring together artists, researchers, architects, curators, and cultural practitioners to […]
Organizer Information SOPRA SOTTO is an international transdisciplinary art residency platform founded in 2023. Inspired by the Hermetic mystical axiom “as above, so below” (come sopra, così sotto), the platform functions as a living laboratory grounded in slow daily rhythms, community experimentation, and creative process over fixed deliverables. Title & Description Bridging Inner/Outer Worlds: Speaking […]
Organizer Information The awards are organized by the Laka Foundation, a Polish nonprofit and non-governmental organization dedicated to advancing architecture and design discourse through international competitions, publications, and educational initiatives. The foundation is closely associated with the platform Design Educates Awards, which focuses on highlighting design practices that go beyond aesthetics to deliver measurable social, […]