The CreArt network is launching two new calls!
11. December 2024
The CreArt network, which connects artists across Europe, is offering two unique opportunities for artists from České Budějovice and other partner cities. Join the CreaVA 2025 festival in Valladolid or participate in a residency at the Frozen People festival in Oulu, Finland. Don't miss the chance to showcase your talent and contribute to prestigious international projects!
CreaVA 2025 – A New Opportunity for South Bohemian Artists
Join the 12th edition of the CreaVA 2025 festival in Valladolid
📅 Dates: April 25 – May 31, 2025
What is CreaVA?
CreaVA was established 12 years ago as a platform to support the work of young artists from Valladolid.
Each year, the city transforms into an open gallery, where painting, installations, photography, video, illustration, and mural art come together.
Art projects are displayed in various urban spaces – from shops, bars, and cinemas to schools, public spaces, and creative incubators.
Each edition attracts approximately 20 artists and utilizes diverse exhibition spaces throughout the city. The festival kicks off with guided tours of the exhibitions.
CreaVA is organized as part of open events to celebrate EU Creativity Month in May within the CreArt network and is supported by the European Commission through the Creative Europe program.
Each year, the city transforms into an open gallery, where painting, installations, photography, video, illustration, and mural art come together.
Art projects are displayed in various urban spaces – from shops, bars, and cinemas to schools, public spaces, and creative incubators.
Each edition attracts approximately 20 artists and utilizes diverse exhibition spaces throughout the city. The festival kicks off with guided tours of the exhibitions.
CreaVA is organized as part of open events to celebrate EU Creativity Month in May within the CreArt network and is supported by the European Commission through the Creative Europe program.
Who is the call for?
The call is open to artists up to 40 years old who:
- were born or currently live in one of the cities involved in the CreArt network, including České Budějovice,
- work in illustration or photography and wish to present an exhibition project containing up to 20 works in A4 or A3 format.
Conditions
Selected artists, chosen by the curatorial team, will showcase their projects in the creative incubator Galerías VA.
The organization offers:
- a fee of €500 for participating in the exhibition,
- covered travel expenses and accommodation during installation and exhibition opening (April 23–27),
- production and framing of the works in Valladolid (after the exhibition, the works will be returned without frames).
How to apply?
The application must include a copy of your ID card or passport, a brief CV (maximum 1 A4 page), and a project that includes a description and visualizations of the works to be exhibited.
Submit applications by December 12, 2024.
Complete information about this call can be found HERE.
CreArt Residency in Oulu: Frozen People
The CreArt network, in collaboration with the non-profit organization Oulu Urban Culture, is opening a call for artists to apply for a residency. This project is part of the prestigious artistic program of the Frozen People Winter Festival held in Oulu.
📅 January-March 2025
📍 Oulu, Finland
Frozen People
Frozen People is a winter festival of electronic music and Nordic art, held under the patronage of the Oulu2026 – European Capital of Culture program.
Event Date: March 1, 2025
Location: Outdoor area near downtown Oulu
The festival offers a unique atmosphere, blending the brutal Nordic winter conditions with the dynamics of art and electronic music. The 2025 edition will feature a change of location – instead of the traditional venue by the frozen sea, the festival will move closer to the city center.
Goal of the Residency
The selected artist will create a work that becomes part of the official program of the Frozen People festival. The piece will be installed outdoors in subarctic conditions and must be visually striking both during the day and at night.
Who is the call for?
The call is open to visual artists up to 40 years old who:
- live or create in one of the cities involved in the CreArt 3.0 network (including České Budějovice),
- want to present innovative installations with a focus on ecology and sustainability.
Specifications for the Artwork
The work should be:
- suitable for outdoor installation, impressive both in daylight and in the dark,
- a combination of light, media, community, or environmental art, and may include performative elements,
- ecological, recyclable, and environmentally friendly.
The festival area offers a wide range of possibilities – from industrial walls and open spaces to forest areas, beaches, or installations on snow and ice (depending on the weather conditions).
Residency Conditions
Residency Dates: January 28 – March 4, 2025
Exhibition of the Artwork: March 1, 2025
The organization offers:
- a fee of €2,500 (gross),
- covered travel expenses, daily allowances, and accommodation for 6 weeks,
- a contribution for materials of up to €1,500,
- technical support and workspaces according to the project’s needs.
How to apply?
The application must include CV and portfolio with work samples, copy of your passport, description of the artwork (materials, technical requirements, work process, and artistic theme) – max. 2 A4 pages.
