**ISLAND CONNECT** is a collaborative program between seven performing arts organisations, working with residencies located on (or associated with) European islands of different countries. United in the project by a common interest in contributing to the creation and consolidation of performing arts, the network partners of the international exchange residency program, wish to address an important ambition. The project aims to support the artists and arts companies in their personal and professional development within the project’s framework, and therefore is launching these open calls.

Island Connect II (**2024-2026**) is a further evolution of the project, funded by Creative Europe, and will announce three open calls per year of the three-year project.

**Theme:** All artists wishing to participate will be asked to critically engage with the themes of insularity, islander identities or island socio-political realities in a wider European context comparing the similarities and difficulties that emerge from diverse island regions of the project. Working on something related to these themes is a vital part of participating in the project. Artists are not required to have an existing project in development, and new proposals are equally welcome.

Artists are encouraged to interact with the island area and community. Artists’ work-in-progress presentations are organised at the end of each residency and presentations of finished works of selected artistic companies can be performed at partners’ festivals. All presentations are followed by an artist-audience feedback session.

The objective is to provide the artists with a much-needed space for research and free experimentation, and time for reflecting and posing questions. At the same time, partners’ artistic directors may provide them with specialised feedback and dramaturgical advice. This is facilitated through fully-funded residencies for each of the artistic companies.

  
**The residencies will take place across seven islands (Bornholm – Denmark, Vis – Croatia, Ireland, Mallorca, Corsica, Sardinia, or Tenerife) at different times throughout 2024-26.**

  

The residencies provide and ensure both working and living conditions which include: working venue/space and basic technical conditions at a selected island community, paid pre-arranged accommodation (twin rooms), local and international travel expenses to residency and capacity building locations, travel expenses to the residency, per diems, and fee.

  
**Open Call #1 – Artistic Residency Exchange 2025**

* This call is open to artists or groups/companies of up to 3 artists. Each artist/group will receive 2 weeks of residency in their country of origin or domicile. They will then be sent to a partner country for a further 2 weeks of residency.

  
* Artists/companies will receive a total of €1200 per 2-week residency (€2400 total) regardless of group size, and per diems of €50\* per person. Accommodation and travel is provided.

  
**Open Call #2 – Co-Creation Residency 2025**

* This call is for 1 performing arts creator from each of our regions to participate in a joint co-creation residency on the island of **Mallorca, June 23rd-29th 2025**. The residency will be organised by C.IN.E. and facilitated by Biel Jordà, in collaboration with another professional facilitator from the Balearic Islands.

  
* Each artist will be paid €800, per diems of €50 per day during the residency, and approved travel expenses will be covered. C.IN.E. will provide accommodation and workspace for all the participating artists.

  
**Open Call #3 – Islander Focus Residency 2025**

* This open call is for one artist, who will be sent internationally to two separate residencies of up to two weeks each. These residencies may also include locations outside of the seven core partner countries, which may only send artists to one location.

  
* The artist will receive a fee of €600 per 2-week residency (€1200 total) and per diems of €50\* (€1400 total). Accommodation and travel is provided.

  
\*Croatian artists receive per diems of €28 while in Croatia.

Island Connect Programme for Performing Artists

Paint the profound beauty and captivating textures of water through art. TERAVARNA welcomes you to exhibit your skills in the 7th WATER International Juried Art Competition. It is a showdown of the best water-based artworks in 2D and 3D forms. Artists are emboldened to represent watercolor painting portraits in various forms. Savor the moment to win cash prizes of up to $3500 and a certificate of recognition with an entry fee of $15 per artwork besides certificates of recognition and social media promotions. Hurry up artists, the submission closes on 15 January, 2025\. For further questions, write to the organizers at: info@teravarna.com.

Entangling paint, water, and paper| Water Art | TERAVARNA

The Herbert Smith Freehills Portrait Award returns for 2025\. The prestigious painting competition celebrates the very best in contemporary portraiture and will include captivating works from around the world, by both self-taught and more established painters. 

  
Since its inception, the long-standing competition has attracted over 40,000 entries from more than 100 countries and has been seen by over 6 million people. Artists demonstrate an impressive range and complexity of skill, with artworks exploring both classical and innovative techniques that show the enduring relevance of portraiture today.

One selected artists will have their work on display in the National Portrait Gallery and win the top prize of £35,000\. The exhibition at the National Portrait Gallery will be open to the public from 10 July – 12 October 2025\. Those shortlisted for prizes must attend the Awards Ceremony on the evening of Tuesday 8 July 2025\. 

Herbert Smith Freehills Portrait Award 2025

The Singulart Prize is here for its 4th edition, celebrating the work of contemporary painters, sculptors, and photographers whose unique visions are shaping the art of today. 

  
We invite artists to explore our 2025 theme Deeply Human where we hope to celebrate the emotions, connections, and experiences that define our shared humanity. Whether through joy, vulnerability, or resilience, showcase your unique artistic perspective on what it means to be Deeply Human.

  
**This year's theme**

"Deeply Human invites artists to explore the shared experiences that connect us all.

As great observers of our contemporary world, artists notice subtle signals many of us miss. 

  
I hope artists will be inspired by this theme to convey universal feelings in their own creative voices. We're looking for works that resonate deeply with viewers and remind us of the shared memories and feelings that unite us all."

Véra Kempf, Singulart Cofounder

* Artist of the Year 2025: $6,000
* Best Artist Under 30: $2,000
* Best Limited Edition Work: $2,000

  

The Singulart Prize 2025

The Holy Art Gallery is thrilled to announce an open call for submissions to our upcoming exhibition in **West London**, running from **January 31 to February 3, 2025**. Situated at **62 Wood Ln, London, W12 7RH**, just steps away from White City station, this prime location offers high foot traffic and a vibrant atmosphere for showcasing your work to a dynamic audience.

We welcome artists from all over the world to submit their pieces in any medium, including painting, photography, printmaking, video art, installation, film, sculpture, mixed media, poetry, and illustration. The theme of the exhibition, **OPEN**, provides endless possibilities for creative expression.

Submissions are **free of charge**, and we encourage artists from diverse backgrounds to apply. The deadline for applications is **14 January 2025**.

Don’t miss this chance to exhibit your art in the heart of London’s thriving cultural scene.

Showcase in West London!

FluxusMuseum encourages applications across art forms, whether you’re a visual artist, dancer, performance artist, film maker, animator, writer, actor, musician or none of the above, we look forward to considering your proposals.

We welcome all proposals which are in the experimental spirit of Fluxus, but not in any way bound by any particular understanding of Fluxus; proposals do not need to reference Fluxus directly in any way. In our selection process we focus on the experimental and anomalous; works deviating from the expected norms of narrative structure; works with originality, strong visual style and fresh spirit.

The finished work you are proposing must:

* Be a single channel film able to be shown on a screen/monitor or a projector
* Be new, original work
* Be between 1 and 15 minutes in length.

Your Proposal

We welcome works in progress as proposals for this new work. There are no submission fees. We seek at least two of the following to be submitted as part of your proposal:

* 1 video clip. This could be anything, from a sample of the proposed work, a treatment or even you explaining the idea to camera. **Maximum 3 minutes**.
* 1 PDF (with images/text etc). **Maximum 3 pages**.
* One website/social media link showing your work

**You do not need to include an artist statement/bio or CV in your PDF or application.**

Selected works will be commissioned at a fee of €600\. On acceptance of a proposal the Fluxus Museum will pay €300 to commission the work and deliver a further €300 upon receiving the completed work. The completed films will then be exhibited within the gallery space throughout summer 2025 and prize winners announced in September.

All participating artist’s maintain the ownership of their works and FluxusMuseum welcomes artists to screen the commissioned works elsewhere. In commissioning these works FluxusMuseum seeks the rights to exhibit the works in the museum and on our online platforms in perpetuity.

After its successful debut FluxusMuseum Prize for Experimental Video is now in its second year.

Over the duration of this year’s prize, €45,000 will be given to participants, with a portion used to support the development of their projects initially and the remainder awarded as prizes at the exhibition’s end.

20-40 proposals will be selected from this initial application and those artists will be awarded €600 each to assist them in executing their proposal. The finished works will then be featured in our gallery space from June – September 2025 as well as on our online platforms. FluxusMuseum will then award remaining cash prizes towards the end of the exhibition period.

  

FluxusMuseum Prize for Experimental Video

FILE is now accepting applications for the 2025 edition, inviting artists, creators, developers and researchers to submit their projects. This is a unique opportunity to exhibit your work in São Paulo, from July 15 to September 7, 2025, at the renowned FIESP Cultural Center.

  
We seek innovative and creative projects that integrate art and technology, both national and international, covering diverse areas such as installations, robotics, CGI, virtual and augmented realities, animations, mobile art, games, kinetic art, public art and much more. We value proposals that explore interaction with the public and the use of Artificial Intelligence, in various formats of artistic expression.

  
As a non-profit cultural organization, FILE promotes experimentation and development in the field of Art and Technology, providing a platform for artists to connect with new audiences. In this 24th edition, the festival continues its commitment to exploring the boundaries between technology and art.

  
You can also take advantage of the chance to participate in the FILE LED SHOW, exhibited annually at the FIESP Digital Art Gallery, or to lead a session at the FILE WORKSHOP. Sign up using the form and check the guidelines in the regulations.

  
Submit your project and be part of this event that connects art, technology and innovation!

Selected artists will exhibit their work in São Paulo, from July 15 to September 7, 2025, at the renowned FIESP Cultural Center.

FILE 2025 – Art and Technology

Take the chance to be part of Southern Sweden Design Days 2025!

  
**During the festival's 5th anniversary, Southern Sweden Design Days invites visitors from all over the world to Malmö to explore the creative and dynamic design scene. 22–25 May 2025, Malmö will be filled with a variety of exhibitions, seminars and workshops at several locations in the city.**

  
Register your participation and take part during the next design festival. Your participation gives you the opportunity to reach a wide audience through exciting program items and activities.

  
**_This year's theme – ECHO_**

The theme of Southern Sweden Design Days 2025 is 'ECHO' and invites to explore the dynamic relationship between past, present and future. Just like an echo, design is not something isolated – design resonates, develops and affects its surroundings. Each design solution creates rings on the water, which have an impact on both the environments it is in and the people who interact with it.

  
Take part in an exhibition, hold a seminar, organize a workshop or create an outdoor installation. Other program formats such as fashion shows, guided viewings or networking events also provide fantastic opportunities to reach a broad and engaged audience.

  
You can participate from any location in Malmö, the whole city is filled with design for four days. Southern Sweden Design Days also has a Main location, Lokstallarna in Kirseberg.

Participation for Large companies (4+ employees), academies and cultural organizations is 600 SEK.

for individuals, studios, design collectives and companies of 1-3 employees

Participants can participate in Southern Sweden Design Days through program points in the following categories:

  
* Exhibition
* Seminar
* Workshop
* Storefront
* Outdoor installation
* Performance
* Fashion show
* Guided viewing
* Open house
* Networking event
* Film screening

  
_Each event will appear as an individual program item in SSDD's overall program on southernswedendesigndays.com and in a physical map._

Southern Sweden Design Days 2025

Treehouse NDSM is thrilled to announce the Open Call for our next exhibition, which will take place during March/April 2025\. The theme will be “Carnival”. Carnival evokes strong and mixed feelings. Whether you love it or hate it, its complex history and symbolism cannot be ignored. With its origins in ancient European rituals celebrating the coming season of Lent, all the way to its transformation into an iconic Brazilian summer celebration; Carnival is a time for indulgence, transformation, connection, and reflection which manifests in different cultures with their own unique traditions.

  
For this exhibition, we invite artists to share their perspectives on Carnival: the moments of excess, the themes of renewal and role-reversal, the blur of boundaries and shift in identities, and its cultural or historical significance in a particular place. This Open Call is for artists of all disciplines and using any media who explore Carnival’s significance, both personal and universal, with a focus on works that highlight the rich contradictions within Carnival itself.

  
 “Carnival” as a festivity has always been about more than just revelry. It was also the freedom of the anonymity that masks provide and a time of expressive indulgence before a period of restraint (such as fasting). How does Carnival represent the tensions between indulgence and reflection, order and chaos, winter and spring, identity and anonymity? Artists are encouraged to engage with these and other perspectives, offering their own artistic interpretation of the rich and layered Carnival traditions.

The selection committee, led by Treehouse NDSM director and this exhibition’s curators Johannes-Harm Hovinga and Bruna Souza, will choose up to 10 artworks that bring unique interpretations to the Carnaval theme. The artworks will be exhibited on the 100m2 mezzanine of Treehouse NDSM’s Pavilion. The curators will consider the relevance to the theme and the medium used, and will be especially interested in giving a voice to artists from Amsterdam Noord. An artistic fee will be given to each artist participating in the exhibition.

Please keep in mind that Treehouse NDSM is not a traditional gallery space. Treehouse NDSM supports multi-disciplinary artists in bringing their projects to life by offering 100 individual and affordable studios for rent, as well as access to exhibition spaces and the opportunity of participating in a vibrant and collaborative artistic community. It is an artistic incubator where artists and audiences use their imagination to create their vision of the world.

  
**Exhibition Dates:** March 13th to April 6th, 2025

Masks & Mirrors: Carnival Rituals

LensCulture celebrates 20 years of discovering photographic talent, seeking visionary artists who are defining photography's future. We’re seeking groundbreaking work across six dynamic categories. You may enter several categories with the same project, with a 50% discount for each additional category.

  
The Discovery of the Year Photographer will receive $5,000 cash and a $5,000 credit for photographic equipment from MBP. Through this award, MPB reaffirms its commitment to nurturing and supporting photographers, providing them with the resources and recognition to further their career. Jurors: Sophie Collins, MBP; Jim Casper, LensCulture; Laura Sackett, LensCulture.

  
Plus, Each Category will be judged by 4 Jurors, and together they will select the Winners and Shortlist for each category. A winner from each of the 6 Categories will be chosen. Each Series winner will receive $2,000, the Moments winner will receive $1,000.

  
All winning photographers will be exhibited at Photo London 2025, a photography fair which brings together the world's leading galleries, publishers and collectors, as well as an ambitious program of exhibitions, conversations, artist book signings and curated fair events.

  
Additionally, top winners will have their work showcased at the renowned Leica Gallery in New York City in 2025\. This exhibition offers a unique opportunity for the winning photographers to gain international exposure in one of the world's most vibrant art scenes.

Limited to one free entry per person. $10 for each additional photo. Get a discount with 5 images for $35.

**1 Discovery of the Year winner**

The Discovery of the Year Photographer will receive $5,000 and a $5,000 credit for photographic equipment from MBP. Through this award, MPB reaffirms its commitment to nurturing and supporting photographers, providing them with the resources and recognition to further their career. The Discovery of the Year photographer will be highlighted at both exhibitions in London and in New York in 2025, and their work will be featured prominently on LensCulture’s global platforms.

  
**6 New Visions Award winners**

One Winner from each of the six Categories will be chosen. Each Series winner will receive $2,000, and the Moments/Singles winner will receive $1,000\. All six winners will be featured at both exhibitions in London and New York, and will be featured prominently on LensCulture’s global platforms.

  
**18 Shortlisted photographers**

Three shortlisted photographers from each of the six Categories will be selected by the juries and featured prominently in the Winners’ Announcement on LensCulture as well as the press release sent to international media outlets around the globe.

New Visions Photography Awards

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