Hypertextile 2027 International Open Call

Hypertextile, the Alentejo Textile Art Biennial, invites artists and collectives from outside Portugal to submit textile‑based works for its inaugural group exhibition in 2027. The call is open to artists and collectives of any nationality other than Portuguese, aged 25 or over, who are legally resident in an EU member state. Applicants may submit up to three works created between 2024 and 2026 that relate to the theme “Topophilia” – the emotional bond between people and place. The exhibition will run from 17 April to 26 June 2027 at the Córtex Frontal house in Arraiolos. Selected participants receive shipping and return costs, insurance, inclusion in the exhibition catalogue, and promotional exposure, but travel and accommodation are not covered. Applications are free, must be submitted online in English by 6 January 2027 (23:59 Lisbon time), and results will be announced by 25 January 2027. The call is organized by Córtex Frontal, a cultural association based in Arraiolos, Portugal, as part of Évora 27 European Capital of Culture.

Shipping and return of works, insurance during transport and exhibition, exhibition space, inclusion in catalogue, promotional exposure, catalogue copy for each participant.

Artists and collectives of any nationality other than Portuguese, aged 25+, legally resident in an EU member state. Works must be mainly textile‑based, created 2024‑2026, up to three per applicant.