Open call: Gallery Exhibition
Annantalo is looking for exhibition proposals for the second floor gallery in the late of autumn 2024 – early 2025
An exhibition or work that can be representative of any art form. Both individual artists and groups can apply. Propose a new work or set of works, an existing one, or one that is still incomplete.
The exhibition period is 4 months and runs from December 2024 to March 2025. It is also possible to compile a group exhibition of the proposals.
During this period, Annantalo's exhibition theme is sound, but the proposal does not need to be related to the theme.
Apply with an exhibition proposal
Apply for an exhibition proposal using this form. The link will take you to the webropol form. The link to the form opens at 12 noon on 31 May 2024 and closes at 23.59 on 4 August 2024. The application can be submitted in Finnish or English.
The application submitted with the form must include:
thoughts and ideas about a possible ancillary programme (e.g. workshop, performance, lecture, discussion, etc.)
A prize of 900 euros will be paid for the selected exhibition or participation in a group exhibition. In addition, Annantalo will help with the set-up of the exhibition, and can provide technology and work stands. A separate compensation is paid for any workshop activities or presentations.
Choices are decided by a panel consisting of Annantalo staff, teachers and students. The jury may select several proposals for implementation or propose a joint exhibition to the applicants. Choices will be announced no later than September.
Exhibitions at Annantalo
Annantalo's galleries are for the art centre's own use, i.e. they are not rented out. The activities are based on exhibitions, which are carried out in cooperation with various players, such as artists, organisations and schools. Exhibitions have an artistic educational purpose and are related to the world of children or young people – exhibitions or works do not have to be made specifically for children.
Annantalo's largest target groups are early childhood education (4–6-year-olds) and primary school children (7–12-year-olds). In addition, there are programmes for secondary school children and young people. Families are a significant target group, due to which we also aim to provide art experiences for adults. Exhibition content may be aimed at a specific target group, but it is worth noting that exhibitions are visited by people of all ages.
At Annantalo, teaching is held in several different art subjects for different groups. Teaching during the day is mainly for school groups and evening classes are for hobby groups. The themes that emerge from the exhibitions are often discussed as part of art education. In connection with the exhibitions, Annantalo holds open programmes, workshops, guided tours and events. In addition, open workshops, such as Saturday Workshops, Art Clinic and Making Art Stuff workshops often handle the same themes as the exhibitions.
What to consider for your proposal
In particular, think about how the exhibition/piece/side show will address children, young people or families. The theme or content doesn't have to be obvious, simple or made specifically for children, but when it comes to larger topics, it's a good idea to think about ways to explain it or related themes to a younger audience.
Also include a suggestion on what kind of auxiliary program the exhibition could include: for example, would you be interested in holding an artist meet-and-greet, visiting our art classes, holding a workshop or performance, or participating in Annantalo's concepts, such as Art Clinic or Making Art Stuff. Annantalo has extensive expertise in working with children and we are happy to help if you are not familiar with working with children and young people.
Things to consider regarding planning and set-up: