OSTEN Biennial of Contemporary Visual Arts Skopje 2026

Location
Skopje, North Macedonia

Open to
Artists aged 18 years and older
Individual applicants and groups up to 7 artists (joint concept or joint work).

Application Fee
Individual participation: €65
Group participation (up to 7 artists): €130

What’s Provided
Participation in the official OSTEN Biennial of Contemporary Visual Arts Skopje 2026
Inclusion in the Biennial catalogue for selected, finalist, and awarded artists
Awards including monetary prizes (3 first awards of US$1,000 each, special awards, recognitions, and board awards)

What the Applicant Must Cover
Shipping and packing costs for original works (for finalists only)
Transportation and insurance of works, installation setup by artists if required

Duration
Online application period: 1 November 2025 – 31 May 2026
Selected works exhibited September–December 2026 (official program)

Deadline
Online application deadline: 31 May 2026 (original works to arrive by 20 July 2026 for finalists)

Application Requirements (as stated)
Online application form
Short bio and portrait photo
Up to five works created 2024–2026 with digital images (.jpg/.png/.tiff, 300 dpi)

Additional Notes
Finalists will be notified after selection to send original works by mail.
Selected, finalist, and award-winning artists are featured in the Biennial catalogue.