Organizer Information
The Collectif Bruocsella de Prométhéa is a collaborative initiative launched in 2003 under the guidance of Prométhéa ASBL. Supported by private corporate sponsors and the Région Bruxelles-Capitale, the collective seeks to enhance the urban environment of Brussels through artistic interventions. By pooling resources, the organization encourages the creation of long-term projects that valorize local heritage and improve public spaces via artistic installations. Prométhéa manages the operational and administrative aspects of the collective, including the evaluation of submissions and coordination with sponsors.
Title & Description
Prix Bruocsella de Prométhéa 2026 – Open Call for Public Art and Urban Heritage Projects
This open call invites creative practitioners, collectives, and organizations to submit proposals for permanent artistic projects that enhance the urban environment or valorize heritage sites within the Brussels-Capital Region. Projects may involve the creation, renovation, or highlighting of architectural or public spaces—such as facades, public squares, or other urban elements—that are visible and accessible to the public.
Selected projects will receive financial support (up to €22,000) and, in some cases, additional assistance from collective members for skills, materials, or implementation guidance. The program prioritizes projects with social impact, sustainability, and feasibility within one year of award allocation.
Shortlisted candidates may also be invited for an on-site visit in May 2026, providing the opportunity to present and refine the project with the collective’s jury.
Categories
- Public Art
- Urban Design
- Installation
- Site-specific Projects
- Heritage / Architectural Preservation
Eligibility
- Open to all project proposers, regardless of legal form (ASBL, association, cooperative, SPRL, etc.), except public authorities.
- Applicants may be property owners or must provide formal authorization from the owner to implement the project.
- Projects must be located in the Brussels-Capital Region, visible and/or usable by the general public.
- Proposals should be permanent, socially impactful, and feasible within one year from the award date.
Program Benefits & Awards
- Financial Support: Up to €22,000, awarded to one or up to two laureates as determined by the jury.
- Professional Guidance: Selected projects may receive ad hoc support in skills or materials from the collective members.
- Public Recognition: Official award ceremony, and visibility through the collective’s communication channels.
- Implementation Support: Assistance in project realization according to specific agreements between Prométhéa and laureates.
Application Fee
None
Application Requirements
Applicants must submit the following via the online form:
- Detailed project proposal with objectives, methodology, collaborators, beneficiaries, and timeline.
- Visuals of the proposed project (free of rights).
- Complete budget, including anticipated revenues and expenses.
- Copies of authorizations if applicable.
- Online submission must include the project name for identification.
How to Apply?
Online Application
Key Dates
- Application Deadline: 20 March 2026
- First Jury Preselection: April 2026
- On-site Visits & Final Selection: May 2026
Location
Brussels-Capital Region, Belgium
Additional Details
- Jury composed of representatives from corporate sponsors of the Bruocsella collective.
- Jury decisions are confidential, with Prométhéa managing administrative processes.
- Laureates agree to allow Prométhéa to use project imagery and descriptions for communication and promotional purposes.
- Special agreements regarding implementation and collaboration will be formalized between laureates and Prométhéa.