Open Call

Overview

FOYERcontemporary announces an open call for site-specific works in conjunction with curators Hesselholdt & Mejlvang. Artists should apply with self-produced work based on an established artistic practice. FC hosts 4 yearly exhibitions and encourages exhibition proposals that reframe existing artworks in a playful process.

Key Dates

• Submission deadline: 14 November 2026
• Four exhibition periods: Winter, Spring, Summer, Fall
• Artists may apply for multiple exhibition periods

Location & Space

The exhibition space is located in the stairwell and foyer of Park Bio, Østerbro, Copenhagen, Denmark. An elegant stair and vestibule from 1926 create a frame for site-specific installations.

What FOYERcontemporary Offers

• Exhibition in the gallery space
• Photographic documentation of the exhibition
• Coordinated press and marketing effort
• Two meetings for sparring with the curator
• Help with mounting and dismantling
• Assistance with written exhibition presentation
• Exhibition fee: 12,500 DKK (approximately 1,600 Euro)
• Funding for materials and artist talk fees (subject to success of grant applications)

What Is NOT Included

FOYERcontemporary cannot reimburse travel or shipping costs.

Application Requirements

• Cover page with name, date of birth, address, email, homepage, Instagram, and relevant online presence
• Practice description (maximum 600 words) describing artistic practice and thoughts on future development
• Documentation/portfolio: maximum 10 illustrations; links for performance or video; 2-3 minute excerpts for longer time-based works
• CV (maximum 2 full A4 pages suggested)

Eligibility