Open calls

Open Call for Participation – Ooster Art Kunstmarkt – Groningen

On June 27, the Ooster Art Kunstmarkt will take place again in the Oosterpark district, on the square of creative hub Het Werk at Paradijsvogelstraat 10.

Do you have work you’d like to showcase and sell? There are still spots available!

This year, the entire cultural and artistic area around Het Werk will once again be open to the public, including the Maakplek, sculpture collective Het Paradijs, Kairos, and the Paradijsvogeltuin. The market will be opened in a playful way, the Bolingo dance community will once again bring tropical vibes, and the city poet will share their perspective.

You can register until May 31 via: ooster.artgroningen@outlook.com

Stall fee: €25 (with extra back panel €37.50)

Paradijsvogelstraat 10 (entrance via Struisvogelstraat)
11:00 – 16:00
Follow on Instagram: @oosterparknooitsaai

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Open Call – Milieudefensie Jong

Milieudefensie Jong is looking for creative and motivated students (aged 18–30) who want to strengthen their portfolio while contributing to current environmental issues.

On June 9, Milieudefensie Jong is organizing the campaign “Who is sitting here for us?” With this action in The Hague, they aim to highlight the importance of youth participation in the climate debate and the influence of the fossil fuel lobby. Young people deserve a seat at the table when decisions are made about climate issues, sustainability, and the future of our living environment—not fossil fuel companies.

For this campaign, they are looking for one student to design and build a chair as an artistic interpretation of this theme. The chair symbolizes the place young people deserve at the decision-making table. This chair will be offered to the Dutch House of Representatives.

Assignment conditions

• The chair should be designed in magenta pink, one of the recognizable colors of Milieudefensie Jong
• Within this color scheme, there is full creative freedom
• All materials may be used
• The final work can be added to your portfolio
• The selected student will receive financial compensation

Deadline
Interested students can apply until May 9, 2026.

For more information or to apply:
Mariam.van.der.horst@milieudefensie.nl

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Available – Workspace at De Loskade – Suikerunie Terrain (Groningen)

Are you an artist, maker, or creative entrepreneur looking for a place to work, connect, and experiment?

At De Loskade, you’ll find a unique workspace in the middle of an experimental pop-up district on the Suikerunie site. De Loskade is a temporary neighborhood exploring the future of living and working, featuring circular and fully demountable homes and studios where new materials, energy concepts, and ways of co-living and co-working are tested.

In several of these circular homes, we offer fixed workspaces for artists and creative makers. A calm, bright workspace and part of a small, collaborative community.

💼 Fixed workspace from €250/month

Includes everything you need to create, build, and grow:

✔ Superfast WiFi
✔ Sit/stand desk & ergonomic chair
✔ Shared lunch and meeting space
✔ Access to network & community events
✔ Inspiring neighbors: from artists and designers to innovative start-ups

🎁 Starter? We’re happy to think along with you—ask about discount options.

Practical info

📍 Suikerlaan 3 – Suikerterrein Groningen
🚲 Only 2 km from the city center
🚗 Easily accessible via the ring road
📧 deloskade@fijnwonen.nl
📱 +31 6 5765 4297
🌐 www.deloskade.nl

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Open Call – Seed Grant – Stichting Stokroos

💰 Stichting Stokroos is offering 15 grants of €5,000 this autumn for emerging designers, makers, and craftspeople. This includes (landscape) architects, graphic designers, illustrators, fashion, jewelry or textile designers, product designers, animators, printers, mold makers, ceramicists, and goldsmiths.

Requirements

✅ You must have 3 to 8 years of professional practice
✅ Application includes portfolio, CV, a short plan, and budget
✅ The proposal must focus on development (research, experimentation, or production, e.g., a prototype)
❌ Not for exhibitions, publications, or residencies
✅ Selection based on quality and originality of portfolio, urgency of the plan, and geographic distribution

⏰ No fixed deadline, but apply early—once the budget is nearly exhausted, the application form closes. Applications reopen in 2026.

ℹ️ For more info and application: Seed Grant – Stokroos
📧 Questions: mail@stokroos.nl

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Open Call – Impulse Grant – Kunstraad Groningen

The Impulse Grant by Kunstraad Groningen is for artists based in Groningen who want to boost their artistic development.

↗️ A low-threshold scheme designed to support your artistic growth—whether you’re just starting out or already established and exploring something new.

✅ Main criterion: the activity must contribute to your long-term artistic development
✅ The activity must take place within six months after the deadline

💰 Funding covers up to 100% of costs, with a maximum of €2,500 (including VAT if applicable)

💰 Annual budget: €75,000 (2025–2028), divided over four rounds per year

⏰ Next deadline: June 1, 2026

ℹ️ For info and application: Subsidy Schemes – Kunstraad Groningen

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Open Call – Artist in Residence AnnAtopiA – Het Goordonk (North Brabant)

Professional artists, poets, and writers can apply for a residency at AnnAtopiA AiR. Work in the forest studio (Boshut) and stay in the forest house (Boshuis).

Disciplines
All visual and performing arts, creative writing

🗓️ Duration
From one week

📍 Location
AnnAtopiA
Het Goordonk 15
5111 GG Baarle-Nassau

💸 Cost
€250 per week (excluding living expenses)
Special rates available for students, emerging artists, and those with limited means

Application requirements

• Professional art education / CV / portfolio
• Motivation and outline of work plan

Program includes

• Introductory meeting
• Agreement signing
• Discussion of motivation and work plan
• Coaching sessions and press opportunities
• Final reflection report

Expected outcome

• Positive contribution to artistic development
• At least one completed work

📧 Apply via: AirAnnAtopiA@gmail.com
✉️ Or by post:
Stichting AnnAtopiA
Vondelinghof 2
4908 DV Oosterhout

ℹ️ For more info: AirAnnAtopiA@gmail.com

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Open Call – Pakje Kunst – MOW / Museum Westerwolde

Since September 24, 2023, the MOW museum shop has featured a “Pakje Kunst” vending machine. These are small artworks, the size of a cigarette pack, sold through a vintage mechanical vending machine. Each box costs €6, and the proceeds go almost entirely to the participating artists.

The museum is always looking for artists from Westerwolde, Oldambt, Pekela, Veendam, and Stadskanaal who enjoy surprising, confusing, moving, or lightly provoking people with small-scale artworks.

For more information: Pakje Kunst | MOW
Apply via: info@hetmow.nl