Organizer Information
Galleri Format is a well-established gallery dedicated to contemporary photography and lens-based practices, located in Malmö, Sweden. The gallery plays a significant role in the Nordic art scene by supporting both emerging and established artists working with photography, video, and film.
Galleri Format is known for its commitment to presenting innovative and experimental approaches within visual storytelling, often focusing on socially relevant and conceptually driven works. Through exhibitions, open calls, and public-facing projects, the gallery actively engages audiences beyond traditional exhibition formats. Its unique window exhibition program reflects this mission by bringing art directly into the public space, making contemporary artistic practices accessible to a wider audience without requiring entry into the gallery.
Title & Description
Galleri Format Window Exhibition Open Call 2026
Galleri Format invites professional artists and photographers to apply for the sixth edition of its Window Exhibition program, taking place in Malmö, Sweden. This open call offers a distinctive opportunity to present work in a highly visible, public-facing format, using the gallery’s large street-facing windows as the exhibition space.
The exhibition will run from June 12 to August 9, 2026, and is specifically designed to engage pedestrians and passersby in the urban environment. Artists are encouraged to develop proposals that are visually compelling and conceptually strong, while also being accessible to audiences encountering the work from the street.
This program challenges artists to rethink exhibition-making by adapting their work to a non-traditional display context. Rather than a conventional gallery experience, selected projects must function independently as public visual interventions, visible at all times—even when the gallery is closed. This creates a unique intersection between contemporary art and public space, where artistic work becomes part of everyday urban life.
Galleri Format particularly welcomes proposals within the fields of photography, video, and film, reflecting its core focus on lens-based media. Artists are encouraged to experiment with scale, visibility, narrative, and audience interaction, considering how their work can communicate effectively through a window display.
The selected artist will benefit from both financial and production support, ensuring that the project can be realized to a professional standard while reaching a broad and diverse audience.
Categories
- Photography
- Video
- Film
- Visual Art
- Public Art
- Installation
Eligibility
- Open to professional artists and photographers
- International applicants are eligible
- Open to both emerging and established artists
- Applicants must work within photography, video, or film-based practices
- Proposals must be suitable for public, street-facing exhibition formats
Program Benefits & Awards
- Exhibition opportunity in a prominent public-facing gallery space
- Production costs fully covered by Galleri Format
- Exhibition fee paid according to the Swedish MU Agreement (artists’ compensation standard)
- High visibility to a wide, non-traditional audience (public street exposure)
- Opportunity to experiment with site-specific and public-oriented work
- Professional presentation within a respected contemporary art institution
Application Fee
None
Application Requirements
- Exhibition proposal (description, visual material, and/or sketches)
- CV and short artist biography
- Portfolio (optional, maximum 3 pages)
Note: The proposal must be designed to be viewable from the street, as the gallery will be closed for part of the exhibition period.
How to Apply?
Applications must be submitted via email to: ansokan@galleriformat.nu
Key Dates
- Application Deadline: 22 April 2026
- Notification Date: End of April 2026
- Exhibition Period: June 12 – August 9, 2026
Location
Malmö, Sweden
Additional Details
- The exhibition space is the gallery’s large windows facing a central public square
- Works must remain visible and engaging without requiring indoor access
- The gallery is closed from June 14 to August 21, reinforcing the importance of public accessibility
- Artists should consider environmental factors such as light, scale, and visibility in their proposals
- This is a strong opportunity for artists interested in public art, site-specific installations, and alternative exhibition formats