OPEN CALLS

GROUP EXHIBITION ‘RELEASE’ - Open call for artists

We are excited to announce the open call for our Summer of MINO group exhibition, aimed at visual and multidisciplinary artists. We welcome proposals that explore the theme RELEASE; a counter sound to pressure and expectations. Additionally, we also accept artistic proposals that are a work in progress or in an experimental stage. The Summer of MINO exhibition program is an open call platform, providing the infrastructure and support for young emerging artists to showcase works. 

Exhibition details:

Theme: RELEASE

Duration: The exhibition will run from 7 July until 3 September 2023

Location: MINO Artspace, Joossensgang 10a

Application deadline: Wednesday 28 June, before 10 AM

🌟 Eligibility

  • This open call is open to visual and multidisciplinary artists between the age of 18-35 years.

  • We welcome proposals that explore the theme RELEASE; a counter sound to pressure and expectations. 

  • Additionally, we also accept artistic proposals that are a ‘work in progress’ or in an experimental stage. 


🌟 Conditions

  • MINO provides the infrastructure and support for this group exhibition. The exhibition takes place at the ground floor (250m2) of MINO Art Space. 

  • MINO provides professional technical and curatorial support before and during the build-up of the exhibition.

  • MINO provides the promotion and communication of the exhibition as part of the Summer of MINO program.

  • Artists are responsible for the production and installation of their own artworks. All costs involving production, installation, and/or other (material) expenses are on the account of the artist.

  • You are available on 29/06 between 10 and 1 PM for a live selection round at MINO Art Space in Antwerp. 

  • You are also available and/or on the following dates for build-up and breaking down of the exhibition: 3/07, 4/07, 4/09 and 5/09. 

  • You are available during the exhibition period to host the expo for a minimum of 3 days. 

🌟 How to apply: 

To be considered for this group exhibition, please submit the following information:

  1. Portfolio: a selection of high-quality images showcasing your artwork. Preferably include titles, dimensions and mediums. Artistic proposals that are a work in progress or in an experimental stage also possible.

  2. Artist statement: 1 A4 with your motivation, artistic practice and a brief idea on the RELEASE 

  3. A short bio with contact info, including links to website/socials. 

  4. Send an email with all info in a single pdf to tatjana@mino-antwerp.be with the subject ‘Group exhibition open call.’ If your artwork exceeds the attachment size limit, you may include a link to your online portfolio or a cloud storage form.

Please note! that you have to be available 29 June for a live selection round at MINO Art Space. You have to be available 3 and/or 4 July for the build up, 4 and/or 5 September to break down your expo. 


🌟 Selection Process:

Ama Koranteng-Kumi, Adel Setta and Tatjana Henderieckx will carefully review all submissions. Selected artists will be notified on the 28th of June end of day, and invited for a live selection the next day (29 June).

We look forward to receiving your application! Feel free to share this open call with fellow artists who might be interested. Good luck!