Open calls

Vacancy – Noordenaars is looking for a project leader Artist in Space (freelance) – Northern Netherlands

Noordenaars is now looking for an enthusiastic project leader for Artist in Space, who will be the linchpin of this talent program.

Noordenaars is a network for presentation institutions for visual arts in the Northern Netherlands and currently consists of thirteen different art institutions in the Northern region. The Noordenaars network consists of: Academie Minerva, Bierumer School, Diep Emmen, Kunstpunt Groningen, Kunsthuis SYB, Media Art Friesland, Noorderlicht, NP3, Het Resort, SIGN, Kunstinitiatief VHDG, Into Nature and Campis.

Artist in Space is the talent development program of Noordenaars, and will be organized for the third time in 2025-2026. In Artist in Space, visual artists in the Northern region receive an artist’s grant with which they will set up a chain trajectory together with various institutions in Friesland, Drenthe and Groningen.

As a project leader Artist in Space (AiS), you are at the heart of the visual arts field in the Northern region. You connect the knowledge, expertise and facilities that are present at the various art venues in a program for artists in the first eight years of their professional practice. As a project leader AiS, you are well informed about what is happening in the region, you strengthen your network in the visual arts sector and you work together with thirteen different art venues on a fertile climate for visual artists.

💰 Noordenaars offers a self-employed contract for the period January-December 2025 with a possible extension in 2026 for an average of 8 hours per week.

ℹ️ Curious? Do you want to know everything about this vacancy? Go to 👉 Noordenaars is looking for a project leader for the talent development program Artist in Space (freelance) – Artist in space

⏰ Last day you can apply for this vacancy is Thursday November 14

OPEN CALL – Zandbank is looking for researchers & writers – Northern Netherlands       

Art critic platform Zandbank is looking for researchers & writers based in the Northern Netherlands, who are interested in Groningen art history of the 2000s. In a research trajectory, you will gain access to, and engage with, archival texts from SIGN pro-jectspace.

💰 This is an unpaid programme
⏰ Applications can be sent in until Monday 4 Nov 2024 23:59 UTC+1 via zandbank • research fellows • open call
🗓️ Early Nov ‘24: Reviewing results
🗓️ Mid Nov ‘24: Announcement results
🗓️ Dec ‘24 – Feb ‘25: Research program
🗓️ Mar ‘25 – Apr ‘25: Conference

Zandbank about this open call:

“Accessibility:

• The trajectory starts with a check-in session, where we can discuss access needs and tailor the program accordingly.
• For example, we can accommodate remote work or adaptive timelines if needed.
• The materials are primarily written in Dutch, but we are translating everything into English.
• You can write in English or Dutch.
• We are able to provide image description and other media access.

About us:

zandbank is an arts criticism platform rooted in Groningen, NL. We believe in slow reflection, in sustainable criticism, and the power of extensive contemplations and considerations. We wish to move away from “actuality” and rushed writings. Currently, we are facilitating the production and spreading of art texts and entering several archives for republications.

About the programme:

This programme is tailored to the individual interests, tal- ents and ambitions of the applicant. In the 1st part of the pro- gramme, we will explore the archives of Sign together, to see what piques your interest, and set up a timeline suited to your needs. In the 2nd part of the programme, you will develop  your research with feedback and exchange sessions. In the final part of the programme, you will develop a format to make your research public, tangible and accessible. You’ll be supported by mentorship and guided archival access.

About the outcomes:

The zandbank Fellows programme will develop alongside our own current ongoing research in the archives of project space Sign. At the end of March/beginning of April 2025, we will hold a conference during which the results of the Fellowship Programme will also be presented in whatever shape or form the applicants see fit: think of live readings, panels or interviews, or contributions to our publications and exhibitions.”

ℹ️ For more information about Zandbank, go to 👉 ｚａｎｄｂａｎｋ
❓Any questions about this open call? 📧 Send an email to 👉 platform.zandbank@gmail.com

Open Call – Noorderlicht Biennale | Machine Entanglements – Groningen / Friesland / Drenthe

Machine Entanglements: Connected Landscapes and Heritage Futures

The Noorderlicht Biennale explores the relationship between technology, ecology, and heritage. We are seeking work that critically reflects on these themes and examines the impact of technology such as artificial intelligence (AI) on our society and environment. The selected works will be presented during the biennale in the summer of 2025 at various locations in the three Northern provinces of the Netherlands: Friesland, Groningen, and Drenthe.

There are two themes:

• Theme 1: Connected Landscapes
  This theme examines the intertwining of technology with natural and urban landscapes.
• Theme 2: Heritage Futures
  This second theme focuses on the influence of colonial heritage in a contemporary context.

Submission and selection

Noorderlicht welcomes submissions from artists worldwide, at all stages of their careers. ‘work in progress’ is also welcome, as long as it is clear that it can be completed on time. It is important that the work aligns with the mentioned themes. Selection is based on artistic quality and originality, the substantive relevance to the theme, and the extent to which the work initiates a dialogue about the influence of technology on our lives.

⏰  Makers and collectives can submit their work before December 1, 2024.

ℹ️ For all information about this open call, go to 👉 English – Open Call 2025

❓ Any questions? Go to 👉 Veelgestelde vragen over mijn werk bij Noorderlicht – Noorderlicht
📧 Or email 👉 opencall2025@noorderlicht.com

Open Call – Pictura Winter Salon 2025 – Kunstlievend Genootschap Pictura (Groningen)

Kunstlievend Genootschap Pictura in Groningen is keen to stimulate the regional art climate. That is why there will be a Pictura Winter Salon in 2025, where northern professional visual artists can show and sell recent work to a wide audience. The Winter Salon is intended for work created after 1 January 2023. The Pictura Winter Salon will start at the end of January 2025 and will run until the beginning of March.

You can register via salon.picturagroningen@gmail.com with the email subject ‘Registration Winter Salon 2025’ and the name of the artist. The email must contain the following:

• Images of the works to be submitted (maximum five) in low resolution, stating the dimensions;
• Your name;
• Address details;
• Website and/or a link to your social media;
• A short bio.

⏰ Registration is possible until Sunday 1 December 2024.

The Pictura exhibition committee will make a selection from the registrations to arrive at a broad and varied Winter Salon. After the selection, which takes place before Christmas, participants will receive further information about the exact exhibition period, the date on which the work must be submitted and what information must be provided for social media and the Pictura newsletter.

💸 Pictura charges a sales commission of 30 percent for sales. There are no costs associated with participation.

ℹ️ For more information, visit Pictura (pictura-groningen.nl)
📧 Or email salon.picturagroningen@gmail.com mentioning ‘Question Winter Salon 2025’.

Open Call – artists wanted for ART IN THE MAKING – Kunstuitleen Alkmaar

OPEN CALL: artists wanted for ART IN THE MAKING

Twice a year, the exhibition space of Kunstuitleen Alkmaar becomes a studio. An artist works on new work on site for four weeks. Visitors can follow the production process. After these 4 weeks, the result is exhibited for 2 weeks.

What is offered?

• An exhibition space (floor plan and photos on request): the space has 8 hanging panels on a rail. These panels can be moved or slid away;
• 💰 Compensation of € 1000. This amount is exclusive of VAT and includes materials;
• PR such as opening, flyers, posters and press releases;
• 🗓️ The periods are: 18-03 to 13-04-2025 (expo 14-04 to 04-05-2025) and 28-10 to 23-11-2025 (expo 24-11 to 7-12-2025)

Conditions for artist:

• The artist is (usually) present during the opening hours of the Art Rental;
• The work may not pose a danger to visitors and no hazardous substances may be used;
• Noise pollution must be prevented as much as possible in connection with co-tenants in the building. For example, sawing/sanding cannot take place all day long;
• The space is delivered as it was found at the start of the project.

⏰ Interested? Send your proposal and your resume before Thursday October 31, 2024 to 📧info@kunstuitleenalkmaar.nl with the subject: kunst in de maak.

After this date, the committee will select the proposals based on feasibility and to what extent they complement or differ from each other.

Open Call – Proven Talent Scheme – Municipality of Groningen

The municipality of Groningen believes it is important that young talented artists are given the opportunity to develop their own signature, to experiment and to gain ‘flying hours’. The municipality has various options for this.

Proven talent scheme

Cultural organisations of young artists can apply for a 2-year scheme. The scheme is intended to encourage artistic and professional growth and development in the arts profession.

Who is the Proven talent scheme for?

Artists up to the age of 35 with a cultural organisation can apply for the scheme. The proven talent scheme is for young makers who know exactly what they want and can do. The scheme supports them in professionalising their organisation and strengthening their business.

The proven talent scheme is available for organisations in the field of visual arts, dance, music, theatre, literary art, audiovisual art or a mix of these. Think of festivals, bands, orchestras, companies or presentation locations.

💰 The scheme can be used for the development of new projects and activities plus for materials, accommodation, coaching, time and services from third parties. For the 2025-2026 scheme, a maximum of €80,000 per application is available for 2 years.

Application period

⏰ You can apply for the scheme from 16 to 30 October 2024. The digital application form and the manual are available from 16 October via 👉 gemeente.groningen.nl/ruim-baan-voor-talent-en-vernieuwing. Here you will also find more information about the scheme and all the conditions attached to it.

Information meeting

ℹ️ An information meeting will be organised on 24 September. Do you have any questions about this scheme? Then come along on 24 September from 3:00 to 5:00 p.m. at Harm Buiterplein 1 in meeting room 04.

Open Call – Dutch Talent Project Grants – Rotterdam Photo X Amarte

Rotterdam Photo, in partnership with Amarte, is excited to launch the Dutch Talent Project Grants.

💰 Open to 3rd and 4th-year art students, ‘Photography’ alumni, and self-taught artists with up to five years of experience, this opportunity offers a €3,000 stipend to develop projects for Rotterdam Photo 2025.

🏛️ Selected works will be showcased in a unique group exhibition at Museumpark, featuring multifunctional shipping containers, and a public talk with the artists and guest curator.

⏰ Applications are open until Saturday, November 2nd.

ℹ️&🧑‍💻 For all information and registration, go to 👉 Rotterdam Photo x Amarte Fonds — Rotterdam Photo

Open Call – Symbio Kunstprijs 2024 – Oerol (Terschelling) + Arcadia-Paradys (Leeuwarden)

For the third time, Stichting Symbio is organising an open call for the Symbio Art Prize. The foundation invites visual artists who can offer new perspectives on ingrained traditions. Makers who have the courage to sketch a picture of a world in transition to a sustainable future.

Collaboration Oerol Festival and Arcadia-Paradys

This open call is a collaboration between Stichting Symbio, Oerol Festival and Arcadia-Paradys. The winning work will be presented for ten days in June 2025 during Oerol (Terschelling) and then, until the end of August 2025, at the international visual arts exhibition Paradys (Leeuwarden) that is part of Arcadia 2025. When assessing the entries, consideration will be given to how and to what extent the design relates to the special location at Oerol, but also to what extent the work can be relocated and/or recreated in Paradys. This will of course be discussed with the winning artist.

The prize

In addition to all the exposure at both events, the prize consists of two monetary amounts:

💰 an amount of €7,500 as an artist’s fee
💰 an amount of up to €15,000 for the realization of the artwork.

Both amounts include VAT

⏰ Deadline: submissions can be submitted until November 1, 2024.

ℹ️ For all information about this open call, go to 👉 Symbio Kunstprijs 2024 (stichtingsymbio.nu)

If you want to contact us about the Symbio Art Prize, email or call Marijke Tiemersma, coordinator of the Symbio Art Prize:

📧 marijke@stichtingsymbio.nu
☎️ (0031) 06 51 36 67 09

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

Professional artists, poets and writers can apply for a working period in AnnAtopiA AiR.
​It is possible to work as an artist in residence in the Boshut and to stay in the Boshuis.

Disciplines
All visual and performing arts, creative writing

🗓️ Residence
Minimum of one week

📍 Locatie
AnnAtopiA
Het Goordonk 15
5111 GG Baarle-Nassau

💸 Cost
The cost for the stay of 1 week are €250 (Excl. costs for living). In consultation there is a special rate for students, starting artist and the less wealthy.

Admission guidelines
– professional art education / CV / portfolio
– motivation and global work plan

Description of the program
– introductory meeting
– filling in and signing the user agreement
– discuss motivation and work plan
– discussing and recording conversations about work process coaching, press moments and the like.
– closure with reflection report

Desired result of stay
– positive contribution to the development of artistry
– at least one work in the discipline (s) of the artist

📧 You can send your motivation, plan, portfolio and CV to AirAnnAtopiA@gmail.com
✉️ Or send it directly to:

      Stichting AnnAtopiA
      Vondelinghof 2
4908 DV Oosterhout, The Netherlands

ℹ️ Request more information for the different options via: AirAnnAtopiA@gmail.com

OPEN CALL – POP-UP ART RENTAL GRONINGEN – VAPIANO BUILDING (NIEUWE MARKT)

Kunstpunt has settled in the heart of the city! Our pop-up of the Kunstuitleen is now located in the former Vapiano building, diagonally opposite Forum Groningen.

Would you like to show your work at this busy location? Then participate in this open call, and who knows, your work might soon be in the window at the Nieuwe Markt! From Thursday, May 16, we will give a new artist a stage here every two weeks.

This is what we ask of you:

• You are a professional visual artist, working or living in the province of Groningen;
• You can register by emailing a photo of the work you want to show to info@kunstpuntgroningen.nl, stating the title, technique, size and sales price;
• The work must be available and suitable for lending; the work must be equipped with a hanging system at the back;
• The size of the window in which the work will be displayed is 319 cm high x 148 cm wide (good to know: it is a window on the shady side, so no sunlight shines on your work);
• You arrange your own transport to and from Vapiano, after coordination with Kunstpunt;
• We select works from all registrations; the artist is then told if and when the work will be shown;
• If a work is loaned, it is for a minimum of six and a maximum of twelve months (longer in consultation)

🗓️ From Thursday 16 May we will start showing selected work. We will do this at least until the end of July. Would you like to have a chance to show your work to the public at this unique promotional location? Then sign up quickly!

ℹ️ If you have any questions or comments, please email info@kunstpuntgroningen.nl

Open Call – Pakje Kunst – MOW / Museum Westerwolde

Since September 24, 2023, there has been a Pakje Kunst vending machine in the museum shop at the MOW. Pakje Kunst presents works of art the size of a pack of cigarettes in an old mechanical cigarette vending machine. A box costs only €4 and you can find every form of art in it. The proceeds go almost entirely to the participating artists.

For the machine, MOW is always looking for artists from Westerwolde, Oldambt, Pekela, Veendam and Stadskanaal who enjoy to surprise, confuse, move or slightly irritatate people with works of art the size of a pack of cigarettes.

ℹ️ For more information, visit Pakje kunst | Het MOW

📧 You can register via info@hetmow.nl