The call is open to emerging artists, curators, and collectives residing in Cyprus, working across visual arts, performance, design, architecture, and interdisciplinary research-based practices. We welcome proposals from:

• Artists wishing to present their work (e.g. exhibition, performance, screening).
• Artists or collectives proposing a group showcase.
• Curators proposing an exhibition featuring the work of one or more artists.

Recognizing the challenges of sustaining artistic practice in Cyprus, we aim to expand access to exhibition opportunities, particularly for practitioners and communities who remain underrepresented in the cultural sector.

Selected applicants will:

1. Showcase their work as part of the Kartzin Artistic Program for a period of 2–4 weeks.
2. Develop a parallel event (e.g. workshop, lecture, roundtable discussion) within the framework of the Kartzin Colloquium.

They will receive:

1. €300 fee per selected proposal.
2. Support in exhibition production, communications and documentation.

Events will take place between March and July 2027. All exhibitions and other showcases will be developed in dialogue with the Kartzin team.

This open call is not an artist residency grant. It supports the public presentation of existing work or projects already in an advanced stage of development. Applicants should be able to commit to the exhibition schedule and collaborate with the Kartzin team on curatorial planning, production, installation, and public presentation.

Proposals will be reviewed by the Visual Voices team. Shortlisted applicants will be invited to discuss their proposal, exhibition readiness, and availability on site. Proposals will be evaluated based on:

• Artistic and curatorial quality.
• Engagement with contemporary social questions.
• Contribution to the diversity of artistic perspectives, practices, and experiences represented across the Kartzin program.
• Feasibility for implementation within the proposed timeline.