About Wild Bits_ technological art outdoor exhibition
Wild Bits is an exhibition concept that proposes a temporary art park in the wilderness. The exhibition seeks points of contact between people, technology, and nature. Through this open call, the technological art farm Maajaam is seeking proposals for installations, interventions, or processes to be placed in natural landscapes that explore the human condition in a contemporary technological society. The artworks should be able to withstand outdoor conditions. We encourage artists to consider energy-sustainable solutions, such as alternative sources (e.g., solar panels), and to be as economical as possible.
The first edition of the technological art outdoor exhibition Wild Bits piloted in 2018. The next open call was launched in 2021, and the project spanned three years across the Baltic countries, with smaller outdoor exhibition collaborations in 2022 in Kaunas, Lithuania, and in 2023 in Savvala, Latvia. The main exhibition culminated at Maajaam in 2024, showcasing 15 new works of art from artists worldwide and becoming one of the highlights of the European Capital of Culture Tartu 2024 official program.
Eligibility
The produced works will remain in the possession of Wild Bits and Maajaam until 2028. By participating in this open call, the artist agrees that their works may also be displayed in satellite exhibitions co-organised or co-curated by Wild Bits.
We encourage artists to submit location-specific works, as well as works that are adaptable to different natural environments, as one of the selected projects will also be exhibited, in addition to Estonia, Maajaam, also in Finland, North Ostrobothnia.
Submission Requirements
Artwork sketches and description of the idea, preliminary budget, and creative CV or portfolio in your proposal.
How to Apply
Online Application
Program Benefits & Awards:
The selected projects will receive an artist’s fee of 3000€ (per collective, gross salary, all taxes included) for participating in the residency and carrying out the production of the artwork.
The production budget for the project is up to 5000€. Applicants are required to submit a preliminary budget.
The artists’ travel budget is limited to 350€ per person within Europe and up to 700€ for artists traveling outside the EU. Accommodation will be provided by the organiser.
Entry Fee:
None
Location:
Maajaam, Estonia
Timeline:
- Application Deadline: 24 March 2025
Website Link: https://www.maajaam.ee/opencall/2025/wild-bits/
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