Short Description
INTRO is an extended program: a one-year collaboration between the artist and O—Overgaden, tailored to the individual artist/duo/group. It includes financial support for the exhibition production and travel as well as artistic, curatorial, administrative, and technical advice from leading Danish and international voices in the arts.
The one-year collaboration culminates in a large solo exhibition at O—Overgaden. The program aims to push at the discussion of “best practice”, exploring how art institutions can best support younger artistic voices.
O—Overgaden is now launching the Open Call for 2026, looking to start collaborations with two young artists. The collaboration with the two chosen artists will run from the end of 2025 and extend into 2027, with solo exhibitions planned to open in November 2026.
Eligibility
Applicants must have:
- An MA or equivalent from a Danish or international art academy, and have graduated within the last five years (in 2020 or later)
- A primary connection to the Danish art scene
- Interest in receiving a tailor-made program of critical discussions in relation to all aspects of their artistic work with a focus on collaboration, development, and dialogue
Submission Requirements
- A short letter outlining your motivation for participating in the program (max. 1,500 characters including spacing)
- A description of your practice (max. 4,500 characters including spacing)
- CV and documentation of previous work (please compile and uploaded this as one PDF, max. 5 MB)
How to Apply
Online Application
Program Benefits & Awards
- A one-year modular program of meetings with Danish and international curators, artists, consultants, etc. specifically sourced for the individual artist in close collaboration with O—Overgaden’s team
- Exhibition fee: 50,000 DKK
- Travel stipend: 30,000 DKK
- Substantial support for exhibition production.
- Fundraising assistance for the artist toward artwork production support.
- Exhibition at O—Overgaden in the period November 2026 – January 2027 (expected)
- A publication
Entry Fee
None
Location
Copenhagen, Denmark
Timeline
- Application Deadline: 3 September 2025
Website Link: https://overgaden.org/en/open-calls/intro-open-call-2026
