Open call – Humain, trop humain

What it is

Open call for artists to investigate the 'all too human origin' of their own making process. The first exhibition in the two-part Humain, trop humain cycle seeks works that examine how artworks are made—the actions, decisions, failures, repetitions, habits and corrections that disappear into the finished form. Artists are invited to bring the language of the studio into the exhibition space by reflecting on what happened during the making of their work rather than what it means. All artistic practices welcome: painting, drawing, sculpture, installation, photography, sound, performance, publication, textile, video and digital forms. Maximum three works per artist or collective.

Who it is for

Professional artists working in any artistic practice, whether beginning or established, applying individually or as a collective.

Open to artists anywhere.

The call says: “Source page: open to applicants from any country”

Where

Belgium

When

November 18, 2026

Starts January 29, 2027

What you get

€150 presentation fee per work per exhibition month; exhibition space at DeNode in Ghent.

What you need to apply

• PDF with short description and images of each proposed work; title, year, medium and dimensions or duration of each work
• Images of each proposed work, 3 required
• Work note per work describing what happened during making, maximum 300 words, up to 300 words
• Brief technical specification sheet and, for new works, indicative production planning
• Short biography, maximum 100 words, sent as separate file, up to 100 words
• Contact details, sent as separate file

How long it takes

About 5 hours

Medium application. Estimated from the 6 items this application asks for, not from the organisation.

Cost to apply

Free

Apply

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