Medium Gallery – Open Call 2026

Location
Medium Gallery
Academy of Fine Arts and Design
Hviezdoslavovo nám. 18, 814 37 Bratislava, Slovakia

Open to
Local and international artists, curators, and collectives across disciplines. The call is not intended for final bachelor's or master's thesis exhibitions. Exhibition proposals will be reviewed for quality and balance between student, emerging, and established practices.

Application Fee
None

What’s Provided

  • Exhibition space (partitioned options available: small, medium, large)

  • Utilities and energy costs

  • Gallery security

  • Technical equipment, plinths, and basic installation supplies

  • Transport of artworks (by mutual agreement)

  • Graphic design and limited print of promotional materials (poster)

  • Online and media PR distribution

  • Photo documentation of the exhibition and opening

  • Opening support (staff and sound)

  • Partial assistance during installation/uninstallation

What the artist/applicant must cover

  • Opening refreshments

  • Any additional installation materials not provided by the gallery

  • Restoration of gallery space if required

  • Installation/uninstallation labor

Duration
Flexible; preferred dates must be indicated in the application. Proposals may apply for:

  • Small: back room (best for solo shows)

  • Medium: two front rooms (small group or solo)

  • Large: entire gallery space (solo or group)

Deadline
Sunday, August 17, 2025

Additional Notes
Applications must include:

  • Short and detailed project description

  • Preferred space layout

  • Artist and curator CVs

  • Artist portfolio (preferably single PDF)

  • Proposed dates

  • Exhibition layout/architecture plan

  • Optional public programming proposal (e.g., performance, workshop, talk)

Submit your full application to medium@vsvu.sk with the subject:
“Open Call 2026_Project title”

For questions or support, contact:
Miroslava Urbanová
E-mail: medium@vsvu.sk
Tel.: +421 918 110 606