Open Call

Open call – Humain, trop humain

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Closes

November 18, 2026

Effort

About 4 hours

Cost to apply

Free

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The organiser's page is in Dutch. Everything below is in English.

What it is

An open call for artists to investigate the human origins of their own artistic making. The exhibition Humain, trop humain – Act I seeks works that examine what happens in the studio—the repetitions, selections, mistakes, habits, corrections and decisions—rather than illustrating a theme. Artists are asked to bring the language of the studio into the exhibition space by describing their process: what occurred by chance, what failed, what remained. The selection will show 15 to 25 works and is based on two criteria: the work investigates its own origins rather than illustrating the theme; the work treats its human origin as subject matter, not as a badge of authenticity. All artistic practices are welcome, including painting, drawing, sculpture, installation, photography, sound, performance, publication, textile, video and digital forms. Artists may submit existing works, adaptations or new productions, with a maximum of three works per artist or collective.

Who it is for

Professional artists, beginning or established, working individually or collectively, in any artistic medium.

Eligibility unconfirmed. Check the residency and nationality rules on the source before applying.

open to all

Where

Belgium

When

November 18, 2026

Starts January 29, 2027

What you get

€150 per work per exhibition month as presentation fee; exhibition space and technical support including screens and projectors where needed.

What you need to apply

  • One PDF containing a brief description and images of each proposed work
  • Title, year, medium and dimensions or duration of each work
  • Work note per proposed work describing what happened during the making process, up to 300 words
  • Brief technical specification sheet and, for a proposed new work, indicative production timeline
  • Contact details and brief biography as separate file, up to 100 words

How long it takes

About 4 hours

Medium application. Estimated from the 5 items this application asks for, not from the organisation.

Cost to apply

Free

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Go to the application

https://www.denode.be/nl/opencall.html