Gallery Kannski Open Call 2025–2026

Location
Downtown Reykjavik, Iceland

Open to
Artists of all ages, nationalities, and education levels. Individuals, duos, and collectives are welcome to apply. Curation and performance proposals are also accepted. Applications are open for exhibitions between August 2025 and June 2026.

Application Fee
None.
A refundable deposit of $180 (25,000 ISK) is required. This will be returned after the exhibition, provided the space is left in good condition and the artist does not withdraw without notice.

What’s Provided

  • Exhibition space in central Reykjavik

  • Access to pedestals, a single screen, basic installation tools

  • Access to a professional photographic printer (materials billed at cost: ~$6/sq.ft)

  • Two-weekend exhibition slot with opening hours from 2–4 PM

  • Option to exhibit in gallery, community center, or outdoor area with greenhouses

What the Artist/Applicant Must Cover

  • Transportation, production, and material costs

  • Return shipping if needed

  • Artists in Iceland are expected to sit the exhibition

Duration
Exhibitions run for two weekends (exact dates to be agreed upon within August 2025 – June 2026)

Deadline
August 1, 2025 (midnight)

Additional Notes

  • Loud sound works cannot be accommodated (space is not soundproof)

  • No permanent alterations to the space allowed (e.g., fire, extreme heat, permanent dyes)

  • Applications are reviewed blindly and selected based solely on proposals

  • Applications from POC and LGBTQIA+ individuals are encouraged

For questions, email: gallerykannski@gmail.com