Artists, designers and researchers who work mainly in the medium of textiles are invited to respond to the public call for participation in the Textile Art Biennial BIEN 2025, which will take place between May 31 and August 14 in Slovenian cities Kranj, Nova Gorica, Jesenice, Idrija, and Škofja Loka. The open call is open until March 1, 2025. The central theme of the call is "The Air." BIEN biennially presents textile art and industrial design programs with exhibitions and projects that reflect on heritage, preservation, and sustainability. BIEN shapes new contemporary expressions and encourages interdisciplinary artistic collaboration through projects and residencies. The exhibitions feature works by international and Slovenian artists, with a special emphasis on the best current domestic and international student productions. BIEN understands that the future of art also lies in public and digital spaces. APPLICATION, BASIC INFORMATION ○ Artists or art collectives from all over the world can participate by submitting one artwork that is no older than three years. ○ Submitted works should be thematically aligned with the central theme: the Air; they should primarily be created in the medium of textiles or a medium that imitates textiles in its material or technical context. ○ The application form can be completed in Slovenian or English and is available below among the links. ○ Participation in the open call is free. There is no exhibition fee for the selected works. There are no age restrictions. ○ Participants under 29 years of age can compete for the Eta Award. The award will be granted to exceptional artwork that highlights the use of textile handicraft techniques. ○ The applicant is responsible for packaging, insuring, and shipping their work. The package should not weigh more than 20 kg (including the artwork and necessary installation elements), and the maximum size of the package can be up to 150 cm on any side, with the total of the length and circumference not exceeding 300 cm. ○ The shipping cost is covered by the applicant, while the return shipping cost is covered by the organizer. ○ The deadline for submission is March 1, 2025. ○ Contact for more information: bien@layer.si  More information about the biennial → layer.si/bien Exhibition rules and conditions → https://shorturl.at/CQRmd Application form [Google form]→ https://forms.gle/A8Uw4iAvHaJQDap67 Application form for those without a Google account → https://forms.gle/P7UgHYZGrJ7VFhjw6 THEME: THE AIR