Organizer Information
Pragovka Gallery is a contemporary art institution based in Prague, Czech Republic, known for its commitment to supporting emerging and established artists through exhibitions, residencies, and interdisciplinary projects. Located within a former industrial complex, the gallery has developed into a dynamic cultural hub that fosters experimental practices, critical discourse, and international collaboration.
The gallery operates both an exhibition program and an international residency program, providing artists and curators with opportunities to develop and present new work in a professional environment. Pragovka is particularly recognized for its openness to diverse artistic approaches, including socially engaged practices, site-specific interventions, and cross-disciplinary experimentation. Through its open calls, the institution actively contributes to the European contemporary art ecosystem by connecting local and international practitioners.
Title & Description
Pragovka Gallery Open Call 2027 – Exhibition & Residency Projects (Czech & International Artists)
The Pragovka Gallery Open Call 2027 invites artists and curators to submit proposals for both exhibition projects and residency projects under the thematic framework “Flashes of Humanity.”
This open call explores the evolving meaning of humanity in contemporary society. It encourages applicants to reflect on questions such as: What defines the human experience today? How do we perceive humanity in relation to technology, environment, and non-human entities? The theme embraces both traditional humanist perspectives and experimental, critical approaches that challenge the boundaries of what it means to be human.
Applicants are invited to propose projects that engage with subtle, everyday moments as well as broader social and philosophical questions. The theme is intentionally open-ended, allowing for diverse interpretations across media, formats, and conceptual approaches. Projects may be intimate or large-scale, ephemeral or permanent, visual or process-based.
Selected projects will be part of Pragovka Gallery’s 2027 program, either as exhibitions or as part of the international residency program.
Categories
- Visual Art
- Installation
- Multimedia
- Performance
- Photography
- Video
- Site-Specific Art
- Interdisciplinary Art
- Curatorial Projects
Eligibility
- Open to international and Czech artists and curators
- Individual artists, collectives, and curators are eligible
- Applicants must present a clearly developed project proposal
- No specific age limit mentioned
- Open to both emerging and established practitioners
- Projects must align conceptually with the theme Flashes of Humanity
Program Benefits & Awards
Exhibition Projects:
- Coverage of transport and installation costs
- Potential coverage of travel and accommodation (based on agreement)
- PR and production support for exhibitions and accompanying programs
- Organization of opening events and public programming
- Professional photographic documentation
- Graphic design and printing of promotional materials
- Artist fees (depending on available funding)
Residency Projects:
- Studio space (80 m²)
- Possible travel and accommodation support
- Artist fee
- Contribution toward material costs
- PR and production support
Residency outcomes may include:
- Open Studio presentations
- Lectures or talks
- Site-specific interventions
- Studio-based presentations
Application Fee
None
Application Requirements
- A detailed project description (including concept and visuals if available)
- Visual documentation or project visualizations
- Portfolio of previous work
- Short biography (bio)
Important Notes:
- Maximum file size: 10 MB per file
- Files must be clearly labeled with the applicant’s name
- Incomplete or incorrectly formatted applications will not be considered
How to Apply?
Online Application
Key Dates
- Application Deadline: 17 May 202
- Results Announcement: By the end of June 2026
- Program Year: 2027 (exact dates depend on selected projects)
Location
Prague, Czech Republic
Additional Details
- Projects will be selected by a nine-member professional jury, including curators, artists, and theorists
- The final program will combine open call selections and curated projects
- The gallery typically hosts 3–4 exhibitions simultaneously
- Technical constraints apply (e.g., no drilling into floors or columns)
- Residency projects do not necessarily result in an exhibition
- Applicants must consent to data processing as part of the submission
- Results will be published on the gallery’s website and social media
This open call is particularly suitable for artists and curators interested in critical contemporary themes, interdisciplinary experimentation, and international exposure within a European art context.