ARTIST OPEN CALL – KBIC X ARTZ ID

The exhibition open call for Echoes of the Future collective forms part of the ‘L-Arti bħala Intrapriża ‘program, an initiative designed to invite local and international creatives seeking to enhance skills, artistic and entrepreneurial development, while fostering innovation in the arts. This exhibition forms part of this program through a collaboration between ARTZ ID, a leading platform for the visual arts community, and the Kordin Business Incubation Centre (KBIC), known for its role in supporting innovators and fostering cross-disciplinary collaboration.

The exhibition offers a fertile environment for the participating artists to explore and present transformative works that align with the program’s ethos. The 30-day exhibition not only provides a platform for artists but also incorporates elements such as workshops, industry connections, and professional development opportunities. 

Eligibility and Criteria

  • Open to contemporary artists at any stage in their career—emerging, mid-career and established.
  • Artists can propose existing and/or new work or reimagine previous work to fit the thematic concept.
  • Applicants are not restricted by nationality, background, or medium.
  • Collaborative proposals (multi-artist works) are also encouraged.

Keywords and Theme

This exhibition will  focus on the tensions between what is currently unfolding and what it might mean for the future, exploring the intersection of innovation, dystopia, ecological change, and collective identity.The selected artists are challenged to envision the future through their work, whether it be one of hope, loss, resistance, or unknown possibility.

This might include perspectives on technological advancement and its consequences, social movements, speculative fiction, or environmental sustainability. Artists are invited to create pieces or present existing works that project their visions forward, offering potential glimpses of utopias or dystopias, offering reflections on how we navigate changing political, ecological, or societal landscapes, and creating dialogue on humanity’s path forward.

Through a variety of media including digital, sculpture, painting, photography, and interactive work. The exhibition will explore not just projections but also the pulse of time, using art as a tool for understanding where we are headed and where we’ve come from.

What to expect

  • An independent jury made up of renown Art professionals will be appointed to evaluate submissions.
  • The exhibition is produced by ARTZ ID, ensuring professional curation, installation, and cataloguing.
  • It will feature a carefully selected group of 8 artists.
  • Each artist’s work will be documented in a professionally produced exhibition catalogue distributed tostakeholders and the public.
  • Featured in press releases and ARTZ ID’s extensive network, the exhibition will offer national and international visibility.
  • Extended visibility during the month-long display, ensuring engagement with varied audience segments, from creatives to entrepreneurs and the general public.
  • Artist is responsible for the delivery and pick up of the artwork
  • Participating artists who propose to create new works will receive a fee of €100 to support the creation of new works, incentivising experimental practices.
  • All exhibited artworks will be featured and available for purchase on the ARTZ ID platform.
  • As part of the exhibition program, a related workshop will provide artists with the opportunity to engage with the audience, showcase their creative processes, and broaden discussions surrounding the themes of the exhibition.

What to prepare to submit in the link below

  • Project Proposal (max 400 words): A description of the work, including concept, materials, and how it responds to the concept (whether utopian, dystopian, or speculative).
  • High quality image of the artwork, submission of up to 4 images of past work or /and sketches of the work is to be newly created.
  • A short bio /artist statement
  • Website or Social Media : Links to artist websites, social media, or additional documentation of previous works.

DEADLINE 3RD FEBRUARY

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