OPEN CALL FOR ARTISTIC RESEARCH EXHIBITION ARE 2027

The Artistic Research Exhibition (ARE) 2027 is an international exhibition dedicated to contemporary artistic research developed within higher education institutions. Organized annually under the WIRE network by FilmEU, the exhibition will take place at Nová tržnica (New Market Hall) in Bratislava, Slovakia, from 20 April to 5 May 2027. The call welcomes audiovisual and media‑based works that stem from artistic research, including completed pieces and, in exceptional cases, works in progress that will be finished by the exhibition date. Submissions must be no older than two years and include a CV, abstract (max 400 words), preview link, and a brief technical description. While affiliation with an academic institution and being on a postgraduate research track are preferred, they are not mandatory. Selected participants will receive travel and accommodation reimbursement up to €300 per project, exhibition space, and the opportunity to present their work alongside the SAR Conference and WIRE summit, fostering connections within the European artistic research community. Applications are to be submitted via the provided online form, and notifications will be sent in January 2027.

Travel and accommodation reimbursement up to €300 per project; exhibition space at Nová tržnica; inclusion in exhibition catalogue; networking opportunities at SAR Conference and WIRE summit.

Applicants whose practice engages with artistic research; affiliation with academic institutions and postgraduate research track preferred but not required; works must be audiovisual or media‑based, completed (or finished by exhibition), and no older than two years.