Open Call 2026
We are looking for emerging artists from Romania in three directions: Sculpture/Installation, Photo-Video, and Poetry. Selected works will benefit from mentorship, production budget, and exhibition at MARe.
Categories
Three artistic directions
Choose the category that fits you and apply with an original project.
Dialogue with Brâncuși
Sculpture / Installation
Contemporary reinterpretations of form and space. The work must be conceived for outdoor display (MARe balcony or terrace).
- Production budget: 8,000 lei gross
- Mentor: Dan Vezentan
- Exhibition at MARe: 3 months
- Outdoor work
Dialogue with Man Ray
Photo-Video
Visual explorations in photography and video art. Selected works will be included in a group exhibition at MARe.
- Production budget: 4,500 lei gross
- Mentor: Carmen Lidia Vidu
- Group exhibition at MARe
- Tour: Timișoara 2027
Dialogue with Mina Loy
Poetry
Literary creations exploring new connections between word and form. Works will be presented during poetry evenings at MARe.
- Production budget: 3,500 lei gross
- Mentor: Ștefania Mihalache
- Poetry evenings at MARe
- July 24, 31, 2026
Timeline
Open Call 2026 Calendar
Key dates for the first edition of the Unboxing Brâncuși Open Call.
Apr 27-29
Pre-call mentoring
Mentoring sessions open to all interested artists, before the call opens.
Apr 30
Open Call opens
The application period begins. Apply online through the form on this site.
May 24
Deadline
Last day to submit applications. The form closes at 11:59 PM.
May 25 – Jun 21
Jury evaluation
Application evaluation period by the program jury.
Jun 22
Winners announced
Results will be published on the website and communicated individually to winners.
Start with mentoring
Applications open on April 30
The application form will be available from April 30, 2026. In the meantime, join the pre-call mentoring sessions (April 27-29) and prepare your project.
