Open Call for pattern-based Workshops, Talks and Performances: Alpaca Festival on Algorithmic Patterns in the Creative Arts
Alpaca er en festival viet til algoritmiske mønstre i de kreative kunstartene, bestående av live-forestillinger, workshops og konferanseforedrag. Festivalen samler mennesker med en dyp, menneskelig nysgjerrighet på mønstre, enten disse utforskes gjennom tradisjonelle håndverk som veving, fletting og origami, eller gjennom samtidig algoritmisk kunst og kreativ koding (men ikke kunstig intelligens).
Festivalen fokuserer på tre aspekter ved mønsterskapende prosesser: selve fremstillingsmetodene, materialenes egenskaper, og den kulturelle konteksten rundt mønsterskaping. Alle praktikere som arbeider med mønsterbaserte kunstformer kan søke, uavhengig av disiplin.
De som blir valgt ut som utøvere eller workshopledere får dekket nasjonale reiseutgifter samt et kunstnerhonorar. Konferansetalere mottar en gratis festivalbillett. Arrangementet finner sted i Europa/Storbritannia.
- Who can apply: Alle praktikere som arbeider med mønsterbaserte kunstformer, for eksempel veving, fletting, origami eller live/kreativ koding
- Field of culture: Kunsthåndverk, scenekunst og tverrfaglig kunst
- Covered / paid out: Nasjonale reisekostnader og kunstnerhonorar for utøvere og workshopledere; gratis festivalpass for konferansetalere
- You pay yourself: No costs
- Application deadline: 01.11.2026
- Place: Europa, Storbritannia
- Organizer: Alpaca Festival
Photography Open Call – Visual Poetry Journal
Visual Poetry Journal invites photographers from around the world to submit works for possible publication in both the print and digital editions of the magazine. The magazine is registered as a digital periodic publication in the Netherlands with its own e-ISSN number, and printed copies are distributed internationally. Submission to the magazine itself is free, and selected photographers receive a digital PDF version of the edition as well as images of their own pages in the printed edition.
In addition to the free basic package, the organizer offers several paid additional services: publication with photographer profile on the website (40 USD), interview in magazine and on website (80 USD), curatorial review (140 USD), as well as the opportunity to display the work on a digital billboard in Times Square in New York for an additional 40 USD. These amounts exceed the threshold of approximately 50 EUR for what is considered a reasonable participation fee.
Applicants submit up to 6 images in JPG format along with a biography and artist statement via a form on the website, or via email. The deadline for submission to the October and November 2026 edition is October 30, 2026.
- Who can apply: Photographers residing anywhere in the world, including Norway
- Field of culture: Visual art (photography)
- Covered / paid out: Digital PDF version of the magazine and images of own pages in printed edition for selected photographers. No monetary prize specified.
- You pay yourself: Basic submission is free. Additional options: profile page 40 USD, interview 80 USD, curatorial review 140 USD, Times Square viewing 80 USD – several of these exceed 50 EUR.
- Application deadline: 30.10.2026
- Place: International – the magazine is distributed globally, printed and coordinated from the Netherlands, and offers display on a digital billboard in Times Square, New York
- Organizer: Visual Poetry Journal
Matsu Biennial 2027 – International Call for Artists
The 4th Matsu Biennial, which takes place on the Matsu Islands (Lienchiang County) in Taiwan from August 20 to November 7, 2027, launches an international open call for artists. The Biennial welcomes creative proposals that engage with Matsu's cultural heritage and the Cold War history on the islands, seen from external perspectives, and that make the islands a place for global artistic dialogue.
There is no set theme, but applicants can engage with three axes: the island (culture, religious practice, traditional stone houses), the outpost (geopolitics, blackout, collective memory) and the sea (environmental protection, sustainability, marine pollution). Project types can be site-specific installations (indoors or outdoors) or participatory/interdisciplinary art projects.
Each selected proposal receives production support of up to 800,000 NTD (tax included).
- Who can apply: Artists and artist collectives globally, individually or in groups
- Field of culture: Visual art, site-specific/participatory art
- Covered / paid out: Production support of up to 800,000 NTD per selected project
- You pay yourself: Not specified
- Application deadline: 30.10.2026
- Place: Matsu Islands, Lienchiang County, Taiwan
- Organizer: Matsu Biennial / Lienchiang County
NXNE 2027 – Music Festival Artist Applications
North by Northeast (NXNE) is one of Canada's leading discovery festivals for new music, with over 250 bands distributed across 20+ venues in Toronto each year. The festival has showcased artists from around the world and combines music showcase with industry conference, comedy, art and film.
Applications for the 2027 edition are now open and are free to submit. The festival seeks artists of all genres, and has a historical profile for diversity and equality (including through the Keychange collaboration).
Selected artists get to perform at the festival's venues in Toronto together with industry contacts, media and audience.
- Who can apply: Musicians and bands of all genres, international
- Field of culture: Music
- Economy: Not specified
- Application deadline: 31.12.2026
- Place: Toronto, Canada
- Organizer: NXNE Inc.
Biennale Danza 2027 – International Call for a New Choreographic Creation
The Dance Department at La Biennale di Venezia announces a multi-year program that supports production (or co-production) of new works by international choreographers or dance companies. To participate in the selection, the applicant must propose an original choreographic project that has never premiered before, neither in studio nor full version.
The application must consist of a project description in English (max one A4 page) as well as a video link of 5–10 minutes that best conveys the project's concept. Incomplete applications are automatically excluded.
The selected project is supported with up to 30,000 euros, and in addition Biennale covers artist honorariums, travel and accommodation expenses as well as technical rider for the world premiere in Venice.
- Who can apply: International choreographers and dance companies
- Field of culture: Stage art, dance
- Economy: Up to 30,000 EUR
- Application deadline: 20.10.2026
- Place: Venice, Italy
- Organizer: La Biennale di Venezia
40. European Media Art Festival – Call for Entries
Media artists from around the world can now submit works for consideration for the 40th European Media Art Festival (EMAF) in Osnabrück. The festival accepts new works in film (experimental short and long films), installation (installative, interactive, spatial or sculptural media art works) and expanded (performance, live events and workshops).
Because the number of submissions has increased significantly in recent years, the call closes once 2,200 works have been received – and at the latest December 15, 2026 – so that all submissions receive the time and attention they deserve. Submission is free.
The festival runs April 21–25, 2027, and the exhibition at Kunsthalle Osnabrück runs until May 23, 2027.
- Who can apply: Media artists internationally
- Field of culture: Film and audiovisual, digital art, installation, performance
- Economy: Free submission – honorarium not specified
- Application deadline: December 15, 2026 – or earlier if 2,200 submissions are reached first
- Place: Osnabrück, Germany
- Organizer: European Media Art Festival
Open Call: Land / Ecological Art on Eulsukdo, Busan
Busan invites individuals and teams from around the world to propose a site-specific land or ecological artwork for Eulsukdo – a river mouth island where the Nakdong, South Korea's longest river, meets the sea.
The island is an important stopover for migratory birds along the East Asian-Australasian Flyway. It was previously heavily transformed by agriculture, landfill and urban development, but is today restored as a wetland and bird habitat. This layered history invites reflection on coexistence between humans and other life.
The call seeks original proposals that respond to the island's ecology, landscape, history and changes – with minimal intervention in nature and clear environmental responsibility throughout the work's lifetime. The opening is planned for May–June 2027.
- Who can apply: Individuals or teams who are professionally active in art, landscape architecture, architecture, design or related fields – interdisciplinary teams are welcome
- Field of culture: Visual art, architecture, land art, ecology
- Economy: 380 000 000 KRW in production support and 20 000 000 KRW in artist fees
- Application deadline: 22 November 2026 at 24:00 (KST) – submissions 2–22 November 2026
- Place: Eulsukdo, Busan, South Korea
- Organizer: Busan Metropolitan City
Open Call of Perform Europe 2026 – 2028
After two highly successful editions (2020-2022 / 2023-2026), Perform Europe will continue to put emphasis on exploring, with the performing arts sector, how cross-border touring can be made fairer, greener, and more inclusive.
Priorities of Perform Europe
Proposals are submitted by collaboration partnerships of performing arts professionals and organisations. Partners should work on their proposal together. This is a call to the sector to create partnerships and propose impactful ideas that can generate real change via two main priorities:
- Inclusion and diversity
- Fight against climate change
Each proposal should choose one of the above main priorities to focus on, while still taking into account and implementing measures related to the second priority.
In addition, all proposals should aim for quality and innovation, be built on fair practices, and are encouraged to promote collaboration across different regions within the 41 Creative Europe countries.
Conditions of the call
The open call was launched on 23 June 2026. We invite you now to build partnerships, jointly develop proposals, and submit them through our website before 22 October 2026, 23:59 CEST.
Funding
Perform Europe will grant €1.4 million to at least 25 partnerships.
Partnerships can apply for grants in three categories:
- €15,000 - small grant
- €25,000 - medium grant
- €55,000 - large grant
In addition to the requested grant category, partnerships can request top-ups to address the sustainability and accessibility needs of their proposal. Each partnership may request any combination of the available top-ups, up to a maximum total top-up request of EUR 5,000 per proposal.
The maximum granted amount, including top-ups, will be EUR 60,000, a requirement set by the funder, the European Union.
Of the total funding, 5% will be allocated to proposals which involve a partnership with Ukrainian partners or support initiatives for the Ukrainian performing arts sector.
Who can apply
Any organisation and professional working in the performing arts and legally based in one of the Creative Europe Countries (27 EU member states plus 14 non-EU Participating Countries).
Partnership requirements
Proposals are submitted by partnerships. Each partnership must consist of a minimum of three partners from a minimum of three Creative Europe countries. Each proposal must include at least one performing arts work (excluding live music and opera) to be presented in a minimum of three different Creative Europe countries.
Arctic Discovery 2027 - Call for projects
Arctic Discovery invites producers from the Nordic and Arctic regions to submit ambitious feature film projects in advanced development.
Photo from RED SNOW by Ilja Rautsi, presented at Fiction Norway 2024, Acquired by Charades.
Taking place during Tromsø International Film Festival, Arctic Discovery connects a curated selection of projects with leading international executives working across financing, packaging, sales, and distribution.
Arctic Discovery builds on Fiction Norway, first launched in 2020. Previous editions in Tromsø and LA have welcomed companies such as NEON, Searchlight Pictures, CAA Media Finance, Netflix, FilmNation, Black Bear International, Goodfellas, Plan B Entertainment, XYZ Films, and many more.
ARCTIC DISCOVERY will take place January 17-18, 2027.
The submission deadline is October 20.
Textile Art Biennial BIEN 2027
Artists, designers and researchers are invited to respond to the public call for participation in the Textile Art Biennial BIEN 2027, which will take place between 29 May and 14 August 2027 in Slovenian cities Kranj, Tržič, Škofja Loka, and Jesenice.
Artists and artist collectives from around the world may participate by submitting three works that are no more than three years old. Only online submissions will be considered.
Submitted works should be thematically aligned with the central theme, 'Traces of Grace', and should be primarily created in the medium of textiles or in a medium that references textiles through material, technique, or concept.
Textile Art Biennial BIEN bears the costs incurred in presenting the Exhibition, including insurance, promotion, publicity, previews, unpacking and repacking the artwork, additional installation costs.
Textile Art Biennial BIEN will award a residency in Kranj of up to 4 weeks in 2028 or 2029 to one selected artist (or an artist collective of up to two members), including coverage of travel expenses, accommodation, per diem, and production costs.The recipient of the award will be announced at the opening of BIEN 2027 in Kranj (29 May 2027). If the same person receives both the main award and the international ETA Award, the two awards will be combined.
The ETA Award is intended for young people under the age of 29 who demonstrate an exceptional use of textile craft techniques. The international award winner receives a two-week residency in Kranj, while the national award winner receives a one-week residency at the Lottozero textile laboratory in Prato, Italy.
Students and artists at risk are provided with a fee waiver.