Organizer Information

Ozveny is a platform dedicated to creating new digital artworks in public spaces that respond to local environments and their characteristics. The project supports contemporary artistic interventions using various digital media forms, including projection mapping, light and sound installations, LED technologies, and laser projection. Ozveny is part of the Trenčín 2026 – European Capital of Culture program and collaborates with local and European cultural institutions to promote technologically oriented contemporary art.

Title & Description

Ozveny 2026 Open Call – Site-Specific Audiovisual Installations
Ozveny invites artists, collectives, and studios from the EU to submit proposals for creating site-specific audiovisual artworks in Trenčianske Teplice, Slovakia. Each installation should engage with the location’s visual and social context, integrating light, sound, and multimedia technologies. The open call aims to foster innovative, interdisciplinary interventions that enhance public space perception through technologically driven contemporary art.

Categories

  • Visual Arts
  • Audiovisual
  • Installation
  • New Media
  • Sound/Music
  • Multimedia
  • Hybrid

Eligibility

  • Open to individual artists, studios, and collectives residing in the European Union, including Slovakia.
  • Applicants must provide proof of EU citizenship/residency.
  • Works must be original and technologically oriented, incorporating audiovisual or hybrid multimedia practices.

Program Benefits & Awards

  • Technology rental budget: €8,000
  • Artist fee budget: €4,000
  • Visibility through the Ozveny platform and participation in the Trenčín 2026 cultural program.
  • Opportunities to engage with the local community and international audiences.

Application Fee

None

Application Requirements

  • Detailed project proposal for a site-specific audiovisual installation.
  • Technical plan, sketches, or mockups.
  • Portfolio or examples of previous work in **multimedia, installation, or audiovisual art.
  • Proof of EU residency/citizenship.

How to Apply?

Online Application

Key Dates

  • Application Deadline: 15 February 2026
  • Selection Announcement: 28 February 2026
  • Event Dates / Installation: 22–24 May 2026
  • Setup Period: 18–25 May 2026

Location

Trenčianske Teplice, Slovakia

Additional Details

  • Installations should respond to local cultural, historical, or environmental context.
  • Works are intended to be temporary, site-specific, and publicly accessible.
  • The project is funded by the City of Trenčín, Trenčín Region, Ministry of Culture of Slovakia, and the EU.

Website Link: https://ozveny.eu/