Mediamatic’s practice has always been strongly inspired by its venue and environment. We understand our locations as a test-site for knowledge useful on a global scale. While our current venue, Biotoop Dijkspark on the Oosterdok in Amsterdam, is centrally accessible, it also forms a sequestered calm environment. Forming both a refuge and a hub, our program responds to urgent social and ecological topics. Our program for 2025-2026 aims to expand on this through the concept of the Open City Monastery.
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Who can apply?
- This Open Call at Mediamatic is open to all visual artists and designers at the beginning of their professional careers, from all countries and nationalities.
- We welcome artists based in The Netherlands with a KVK registration.
- Makers thinking outside the box, if you think it's possible, it's possible at Mediamatic.
- We are mainly looking for existing work, but we may also consider adaptations of existing work if the fit is undeniable.
- A formal or completed (art) education is not required.
- Collaborations and collectives are welcome to present their projects.
What do we offer?
- Six greenhouses at our waterfront location, one of the most visited places in the city, in the heart of Amsterdam.
- Your exhibition will be on display for a period of 10 months at our location. A fixed fee with a monthly payment for the exhibition of the work.
- We may provide a small material/installation budget depending on the proposal.
- We provide communication and promotion of your artwork during the exhibition period, as well as including you in our international networkhub , connecting you to other makers in our network.
Application
Applications should be written in English.
To submit your proposal, please email program@mediamatic.nl. You can also use this address if you have any questions about the application process.
In order to apply to our Open Call we'll need this information:
- Personal data and education: Besides your personal details, this section includes sending an up-to-date CV (e.g. solo / group exhibitions, residencies, publications, awards etc.) and information about your (art) education (e.g. institute, course of study, study period, degree etc.), if applicable.
- Portfolio: You can send your artist statement and attach documentation of your work, as well as descriptions of your documentation.
- Motivation: please provide us with the reason you are applying to Mediamatic's Open Call. You can write a maximum of 250 words about your reason to apply.
The deadline to apply for the upcoming 2025 (February 1, 2025 – November 31, 2025) is Friday January 10, 2025 11:59pm CET. The selection procedure takes approximately three weeks. Applicants are informed on the status of their application by email.
Disclaimer
- We need you to sign a Security, Risks, and Responsibility clause. Our fantastic location, while beautiful, may not be the safest to display artworks. We will take measures to preserve your work, but we cannot be held responsible for theft or damage.
- All applications are reviewed by the program team of Mediamatic, and assessed along criteria like potential for development, artistic urgency, and an interest in the visual/material/formal possibilities of art practice in an Open City Monastery context.
Additional Information
Small Serres measurements (4 available):
- Height -> 1.96 meters inside (2 meters outside)
- Depth -> 1.3 meters
- Width -> 1.88 meters
Big Serres measurements (2 available):
- Height -> 1.96 meters inside (2 meters outside)
- Depth -> 1.88 meters
- Width -> 1.88 meters
*There's electricity available in the greenhouses.
At Mediamatic we offer an additional program. Ranging from inspiring workshops, tours to your own experiment. Read more about the possibilities here.
Contact
Mediamatic Biotoop
Dijksgracht 6
1019 BS Amsterdam
+31 (0)20 638 9901 (Mo to Fr | 09:30 - 18:00)
program@mediamatic.nl
