Short Description
The Malta Biennale will celebrate its second edition in the spring of 2026, and will be held in various locations across the Maltese archipelago. Malta is notably a country that has been challenged in finding its place – geopolitically and artistically. Malta achieved its independence from the British Empire in 1964 and became a member of the European Union in 2004, following a long and complex history under different rulers. A geographic epicentre in the Mediterranean, Malta is strategically located at the intersection between Europe and Africa, between East and West.
Guidance for submission
- Artists can apply from any stage in their career (emerging or established) and from any nation.
- Artists can apply with one or more artworks.
- Submitted artworks and project proposals can be site- or space-specific, new artworks, or may form part of the artist’s existing portfolio.
- Accepted artistic media include all forms of visual art: installation, painting, sculpture and three-dimensional artworks, performance, photography and video, multidisciplinary and collaborative projects are also welcome.
- Each selected artist will receive a grant up to EUR 13,000 to assist their participation in the biennale.
- When applying as a collective, please ensure to include the names of all participating artists in the designated field (for example, artist name & artist name &…). If you have a group name, kindly provide it in the bio. In this case the grant will be given to the group (max EUR 13,000)
Eligibility
This call is intended for both local and international artists wishing to present projects in accordance with the conceptual framework of the second edition of the Malta Biennale.
Submission Requirement
- Personal contact details.
- Title of Artwork(s)
- The concept of the work you would like to exhibit (max 500 words)
- Artist Bio.
- Sketches and / or images for each proposed artwork.
- Artist Portfolio (PDF, max 5 pages).
- Detailed budget breakdown.
How to Apply
Online Application
Program Benefits & Awards
- Access to exhibit in a World Heritage Site.
- The opportunity to be part of and exhibit in an international programme.
- Consultancy services for shipping, insurances and accommodation.
- Technical assistance for the installation through the organisers’ offices.
- Technical assessment of the exhibition by the organisers’ offices in order to verify compliance with the current Maltese security and safety regulations, and with the restrictions related to historic buildings.
- A basic electrical and general lighting system.
- Internet connection.
- Daytime surveillance of outdoor spaces during closing hours of the exhibition.
- Night surveillance of outdoor areas.
- Exhibition signage.
- Marketing and promotion – including the marketing and promotion of individual artists.
- A general catalogue covering the entirety of the Biennale.
- A grant of up to EUR 13,000 to cover costs for production, mobility and accommodation for artists traveling to Malta from abroad.
Entry Fee
None
Location
Malta
Timeline
- Application Deadline: 30 June 2025
Website Link: https://maltabiennale.art/call-for-artists/
