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Open CallTure
Open CallTure
Nikšić 2030, Open College for Cultural Management
Luigi Paternoster
Mercoledì, 02 Settembre 2026
The Open College summer school for cultural managers was organised as part of the Open Minds programme line of Nikšić 2030 – European Capital of Culture, bringing together cultural professionals, producers, representatives of institutions and organisations, as well as young practitioners from Montenegro and the region.
Skopje 2028, Open call for professional experts
Editorial staff
Martedì, 01 Settembre 2026
The Foundation “European Capital of Culture – Skopje 2028” announces an Open Call for Expressions of Interest for the selection of domestic and international independent professional experts who may be engaged to provide advisory, professional and programme support to the “European Capital of Culture – Skopje 2028” programme. Application deadline: 19 September 2026.
Skopje 2028, Open call for National and International Projects
Editorial staff
Martedì, 25 Agosto 2026
The Foundation “European Capital of Culture – Skopje 2028” invites artists, cultural organisations, public institutions, universities, creative professionals, civil society organisations, cultural operators, creative industries, community organisations and international partners to submit project proposals that will become part of the official cultural programme of Skopje – European Capital of Culture 2028.
Skopje 2028, Open call for National and International experts
Press release
Lunedì, 24 Agosto 2026
The Foundation “Skopje – European Capital of Culture 2028” is launching an Open Call for Expressions of Interest for the selection of independent national and international experts – evaluators, to establish the Register of Independent Experts – Evaluators of Skopje 2028.
Cáceres 2031 Launches a New Call for Artistic and Cultural Projects
Press release
Mercoledì, 12 Agosto 2026
The Open Call invites artists, professionals, collectives, organisations and cultural institutions to contribute new proposals to the development of the Cáceres 2031 programme
Kiruna 2029, Open call for Artistic projects and early ideas
Editorial staff
Martedì, 11 Agosto 2026
As part of the ‘European Capital of Culture’ initiative, there are various ways to take part in the official Kiruna 2029 programme, which are regularly featured on their social media channels.
Liepaja 2027, “Atmospheric Waves”: International Open Call
Editorial staff
Giovedì, 06 Agosto 2026
As part of “Liepaja – European Capital of Culture 2027”, an open call has been announced for public artworks and artistic interventions that through public engagement and listening, would respond to and reflect on wind, climate and environmental fluctuations. The project “Atmospheric Waves” is looking for original concepts and ideas for sound artworks that would respond to wind and climate conditions in Liepaja, on the West Coast of Latvia. The competition is open for applications until September 4, 2026.
LOV2030, Open Call: Light Art Installation for the Town Hall
Editorial staff
Mercoledì, 29 Luglio 2026
The City of Leuven, LOV2030 and Shift are seeking an artist or artists’ collective to create a temporary light artwork on the scaffolding hoarding of Leuven’s historic town hall.
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Go2025! and Xcenter, an international call for young artists
Luigi Paternoster
Martedì, 28 Luglio 2026
Xcenter and Nova Gorica, European Capital of Culture 2025, have launched an international call for young artists working in the field of intermedia art. The deadline for submitting applications is 16 August 2026. Number of places available: 3. Production support: up to €800 per project Duration of the programme: from September to early December 2026.
Liepāja 2027, open call for Administrator – Clerk Officer
Editorial staff
Mercoledì, 10 Giugno 2026
The foundation Liepāja 2027 is seeking an Administrator – Clerk Officer to join its team. They are looking for a professional who will ensure the smooth day-to-day operation of the Liepāja 2027 office and provide administrative support for the implementation of cultural projects.
LPGC '31, online the 2nd international Open Call
Press Release
Martedì, 09 Giugno 2026
The Mata Castle Museum brought together the cultural sector to launch a new participatory process around the final project that could lead Las Palmas de Gran Canaria to become European Capital of Culture 2031. Initiatives and practitioner profiles can be submitted until 15 July through an online form available at www.lpgc2031.com
Larnaka 2030, Open call for 12 emerging Mediterranean artists
Luigi Paternoster
Mercoledì, 20 Maggio 2026
MedSEA is an international project that focuses on socially engaged art practices as tools for empowering communities in remote areas of the Mediterranean.