Organizer Information
Larnaca Biennale is an international contemporary art event based in Larnaca, Cyprus, dedicated to presenting diverse artistic practices through exhibitions, performances, installations, and interdisciplinary cultural programming. The biennale brings together professional and emerging artists, designers, photographers, and creative practitioners from around the world, offering a large-scale platform for artistic exchange and international visibility.
The event showcases artworks across multiple venues throughout the city center of Larnaca, integrating indoor exhibitions, public interventions, and outdoor installations into the urban environment. Through its curatorial framework, the biennale supports experimentation across media and encourages dialogue between local and international artistic communities.
In addition to its exhibition program, the Larnaca Biennale provides artists with opportunities for recognition through a competitive award structure that includes major international prizes, distinctions, and special awards. The biennale also collaborates with international cultural organizations such as the World Association of Visual Arts (WAVA), reinforcing its global reach within the contemporary art ecosystem.
Title & Description
Larnaca Biennale 2027 – International Open Call for Artists, Designers & Performers
Larnaca Biennale 2027 invites artists from around the world to submit proposals for one of Cyprus’s leading international contemporary art events. Open to professionals, amateurs, students, photographers, designers, and multidisciplinary practitioners, the biennale welcomes submissions across a broad range of artistic media and conceptual approaches.
Selected works will be exhibited in various established venues throughout the center of Larnaca, Cyprus, while outdoor projects and public installations will become part of the official Biennale map and cultural program. The event encourages experimental, interdisciplinary, and innovative practices that engage audiences through visual, performative, digital, and spatial experiences.
Artists may submit works in painting, photography, video, installation, sculpture, performance, mixed media, and related disciplines. There are no restrictions regarding style, theme, material, or dimensions, allowing participants complete creative freedom in developing their proposals.
The Biennale also places strong emphasis on performance-based and site-responsive practices. Performance artists will collaborate directly with the Biennale curator regarding presentation schedules and locations, while installation artists may be invited to personally supervise the installation of large-scale or technically complex works.
Video artists are encouraged to participate by submitting MP4 files or streaming links, with selected works screened within the Biennale exhibition framework. Equipment for video presentations will be provided by the organizers.
Beyond exhibition opportunities, Larnaca Biennale 2027 offers international visibility through awards, catalog publication, public programming, and exposure to curators, collectors, critics, and cultural professionals from across the global art sector.
Categories
- Visual Art
- Painting
- Sculpture
- Photography
- Installation Art
- Performance Art
- Video Art
- Mixed Media
- Digital Art
- Design
- Public Art
- Interdisciplinary Art
- Multimedia Art
- Contemporary Art
Eligibility
- Open internationally to artists aged 18 and above
- Open to professional artists, amateur artists, art students, designers, and photographers
- Individual and group applications are accepted
- Artists may apply both individually and as part of a collective or group
- Open to multidisciplinary and cross-disciplinary artistic practices
Program Benefits & Awards
- Exhibition opportunities across multiple venues in Larnaca, Cyprus
- International exposure through the Biennale program and printed exhibition catalogue
- Visibility among curators, critics, collectors, and cultural professionals
- Inclusion in the official Biennale map and events calendar
- Networking opportunities within the international art community
- Equipment support for selected video artworks
- Potential travel and accommodation support for selected installation and performance artists (limitations apply)
Awards
The Biennale will present more than 13 awards, including:
- Grand Prix of the Biennale
- 3 Awards of Excellence
- 6 Awards of Distinction
- Best Presentation by a Cypriot Artist
- Artist of the World Award
- Artist of the Mediterranean Award
Award winners will be announced during the Biennale opening ceremony on 13 October 2027.
Application Fee
- €50 for individual artists
- €75 for groups of two artists
- €100 for groups of 3–5 artists
- Additional proposals require additional fees
- Application fees are non-refundable
Application Requirements
- Completed application form in English
- Up to 3 professional-quality images (JPEG or PNG, maximum 3MB each)
- Minimum image resolution of 1800 pixels on the shorter side
- Optional 200-word artist statement
Additional requirements by discipline:
Installation Artists
- Photos, sketches, or 3D renderings of the proposed installation
- Proposal statement (maximum 200 words)
Video Artists
- Still image from the video
- Video link
- MP4 format using H.264 codec
- Maximum video duration: 5 minutes
- Proposal statement (maximum 200 words)
Performance Artists
- Three photos of the performance
- Performance video or video link
- Short proposal statement (maximum 200 words)
How to Apply?
Online Application
Key Dates
- Application Deadline: 31 March 2027
- Notification of Results: 15 May 2027
- Delivery & Installation Period: September 2027
- Biennale Opening Ceremony: 13 October 2027
- Deinstallation & Artwork Collection: 27 November – 11 December 2027
Location
Larnaca, Cyprus
Additional Details
- No restrictions on artwork dimensions, materials, techniques, or themes
- Selected artists are responsible for shipping and return transportation costs
- Artists may deliver and collect works personally or through logistics providers
- Works must arrive professionally packaged for transport and storage safety
- Selected artworks cannot be removed before the exhibition officially ends
- Artworks exhibited are not automatically offered for sale
- The Biennale reserves the right to use artwork images for promotional and publication purposes
- Visitors may photograph exhibited artworks during the event
- Accessibility conditions for venues may vary depending on location
- Jury decisions are final and non-negotiable
- Selected artists must comply fully with Biennale regulations and timelines