Organizer Information:
Glitch Cult is an international artist collective dedicated to exploring glitches, errors, and disruptions as art forms. Founded on the philosophy that glitches are cultural signals and acts of resistance, the collective unites artists worldwide to celebrate experimental digital and analog aesthetics. Through exhibitions, performances, workshops, and festivals, Glitch Cult fosters a global community where instability and unpredictability are embraced as central to creative expression.
Title & Description:
Glitch Cult Festival 2026 – Exhibition Open Call
Glitch Cult Festival invites artists to submit original glitch-inspired work for the 2026 festival. Submissions can include visual art, installations, video, experimental media, and hybrid formats. The festival explores the aesthetics of error, distortion, and failure, offering a platform for experimental practices that challenge conventional visual and conceptual boundaries. Selected artists will present their work during the four-day festival, engaging audiences in a dialogue between technology, imperfection, and creative disruption.
Categories
Visual Art, Video, Installation, Experimental Media, Hybrid Art, Digital Art
Eligibility
- Open to international artists
- All career stages welcome
- No age restrictions
Program Benefits & Awards
- Exhibition at the Technical Museum Nikola Tesla, Zagreb, Croatia
- Opportunity to be part of an internationally recognized festival
- Inclusion in a curated network of 20 selected artists
- Recognition in the glitch art community, including symbolic awards like the “Pixel Crown of 8-Bit Glory” and “Bug Whisperer Badge”
- Global exposure through festival promotion and associated workshops, talks, and performances
Application Fee
Free to apply
Application Requirements
- Submission of original glitch-inspired work in any relevant medium
- Digital portfolio/images as specified in festival guidelines
- Artist statement and contact information
How to Apply?
Online Application
Key Dates
- Application Deadline: 31 December 2025
- Exhibition Dates: April 23–26, 2026
Location
Zagreb, Croatia
Additional Details
- Artists retain copyright; the festival receives rights for exhibition and promotion
- The festival includes workshops, performances, and talks alongside exhibitions
- Glitch Cult encourages experimental, interdisciplinary, and hybrid approaches
Website Link: https://www.glitch-cult.com/
