Textile Art Biennial BIEN 2027 (Slovenia)
Submit three textile or textile-referencing works created within the last three years for a juried biennial exhibition and chance to win a residency award.
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Get matched →- Deadline
- 116 days left
- Entry fee
- Free
- Award
- Up to 4-week residency in Kranj in 2028 or 2029 including travel, accommodation, per diem, and production costs; ETA Award: two-week residency in Kranj (international) or one-week residency at Lottozero textile laboratory in Prato, Italy (national)
- Location
- Kranj, Tržič, Škofja Loka, and Jesenice, Slovenia
- Exhibition window
- May 29, 2027 → Aug 14, 2027
- Applicants notified
- May 29, 2027
About
Overview
Artists and collectives worldwide are invited to submit textile or textile-referencing works for the Textile Art Biennial BIEN 2027, a triennial exhibition taking place across four Slovenian cities. Selected artists will be considered for residency awards.
Key dates
- Submission deadline: 21 December 2026
- Exhibition: 29 May – 14 August 2027
- Award announcement: 29 May 2027 (opening in Kranj)
What to submit
Three works no more than three years old, primarily created in textiles or media that reference textiles through material, technique, or concept. All works must be thematically aligned with 'Traces of Grace.' Only online submissions are accepted.
Eligibility
Open to artists and artist collectives from around the world. Students and artists at risk receive a fee waiver. The ETA Award is for artists under 29 demonstrating exceptional textile craft techniques.
Awards
- Main award: up to 4-week residency in Kranj (2028 or 2029) including travel, accommodation, per diem, and production costs
- ETA Award (international): two-week residency in Kranj
- ETA Award (national): one-week residency at Lottozero textile laboratory in Prato, Italy
Organizer support
Textile Art Biennial BIEN covers all presentation costs including insurance, promotion, publicity, previews, unpacking and repacking artwork, and additional installation costs.
- Award
- Up to 4-week residency in Kranj in 2028 or 2029 including travel, accommodation, per diem, and production costs; ETA Award: two-week residency in Kranj (international) or one-week residency at Lottozero textile laboratory in Prato, Italy (national)
- Entry fee
- Free for students and artists at risk
- Entries per artist
- Up to 3
- Theme
- Works should respond to the central theme 'Traces of Grace' and be created primarily in textiles or media that reference textiles through material, technique, or concept.
- Eligibility
- Open to artists and collectives worldwide; ETA Award restricted to artists under 29.
- Audience
- Artists and artist collectives from around the world; ETA Award for artists under 29 demonstrating exceptional textile craft techniques
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