Design

Organizer Information McGill University, located in Montreal, Canada, is one of the world’s leading institutions of higher learning. The McGill University Library system—specifically the Rare Books and Special Collections department—serves as a steward for unique primary source materials that support global research. The Library is committed to the ongoing process of reconciliation and acknowledges the […]

Organizer Information Center Rog is a newly established creative hub located in a renovated historic bicycle factory in the heart of Ljubljana, Slovenia. It serves as a public production space for cultural and creative industries, with a strong focus on design, architecture, and handicrafts. The center spans 8,500 m² and features nine state-of-the-art production labs […]

Organizer Information The Gardiner Museum in Toronto is one of the world’s few museums dedicated solely to ceramics. It stewards a renowned permanent collection ranging from Ancient American pottery to contemporary ceramic art. The museum is a hub for hands-on learning, research, and cultural conversation, aiming to connect people through clay. This residency is made […]

Organizer Information NOIA Magazine is an independent, ad-free publication founded in 2021. The name “NOIA” is the Italian word for boredom, reflecting the magazine’s roots in slow, thoughtful creative collaboration. The organization functions as a collective platform for artists, designers, photographers, writers, and other creatives to explore pressing contemporary issues. Based on an international model, […]

Organizer Information Futuress is recognized as a queer intersectional feminist platform operating at the intersection of feminism, design, and politics. Dedicated to fostering progressive discourse and creating a space for historically underrepresented, oppressed, and ignored voices, the organization actively challenges existing structures within academia and institutional life through feminist practices and collective knowledge-making. Futuress runs […]

Organizer Information The European Commission’s Culture Moves Europe initiative is a program under Creative Europe that aims to support the mobility of artists and cultural professionals across Europe. The program promotes cultural exchange, innovation, and collaboration by facilitating residencies, exhibitions, and projects that foster international cooperation. The Call for Residency Hosts 2025-2026 invites organizations to […]

Organizer Information The Institute for Contemporary Art (ICA) at the University of Pennsylvania is a leading institution dedicated to exhibiting and supporting contemporary art. The ICA presents innovative exhibitions, commissions new works, and promotes engagement with artists, scholars, and the broader public. It serves as a hub for interdisciplinary dialogue and experimentation in contemporary visual […]

Organizer Information Marta Herford is a museum of contemporary art with a unique focus on design and architecture, located in Herford, Germany. The museum, housed in a striking building designed by Frank Gehry, fosters a dynamic space for artistic inquiry. Marta Herford supports dialogue between architecture, applied arts, and fine arts, featuring exhibitions from internationally […]

Organizer Information The Golden Turtle Design Contest is part of the Golden Turtle Festival, an annual international competition and exhibition dedicated to environmental creativity and wildlife conservation. It is organized by the MY EQUATOR Charity Social Support Fund, a non-profit entity focused on social support and charitable activities associated with arts, nature, and ecological awareness. […]