OPEN CALL!!!

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...MASK

The festival of experimental audio-visual arts Hradby samoty XII (Walls of Solitude XII) will take place between 13 and 15 July 2023 in an old castle in the town Jablonica, located in the western part of Slovakia. The visual stage this year will be focused on the international exhibition of contemporary art titled MASKS, curated by Omar Mirza, its concept being in line with one of the festival’s music sections dedicated to artists or bands performing in different masks or costumes.

Does your artistic practice include masks in various forms, media or topics? Send us samples of works related to the theme of the festival together with your current portfolio.
We will choose the most interesting works and include them in the show. Students of visual arts, professional artists and designers, even amateur creators can participate in this open call.
Send the portfolios and works to: opencall.hradbysamoty@gmail.com with the subject: VISUAL – OPEN CALL – YOUR NAME
Deadline: 28 February 2023

the organizers provide:
- exhibition space and all energy
- curatorial supervision at the exhibition and consultation
- graphic and promotional materials for the exhibition with visual identity of the festival
- printing of promotional materials for the exhibition (posters, bulletin, annotations...)
- PR of the exhibition (distribution of the press release to the media, promotion on the website and social networks of the event, newsletter, printed magazines)
- profesional photo documentation of the exhibition (photo documentation of works during the festival)
- opening during the festival
- help with installation/uninstallation
- guided tour with a curator of exhibition during the festival
- if necessary, assistance with the transport of works is possible

We will inform the selected artists until 4 April 2023.

By submitting the application, you agree to the stated conditions.

Music:
In addition to visual artists, we are launching this open call also for musicians. If you have a solo project or a band and would like to play at the festival, send us (ideally) a press kit containing info/bio and music samples so that we can make the best decision. As we mentioned above and as you noticed – for this year we prefer performers in various masks, but it is not mandatory.

You can sign up via the aforementioned email: opencall.hradbysamoty@gmail.com with the subject: MUSIC – OPEN CALL – YOUR NAME

Deadline: 28 February 2023

the organizers provide:
- professional technical team
- great sound system and professional lights
- catering
- fee in the range of 50-150 €

The festival does not cover travel costs.

if necessary, we will provide accommodation.

We will inform the selected artists until 4 April 2023.

By submitting your application you agree with the conditions above and that you are available on dates 13-14-15.July 2023.