opel call - monumental crafts: solo and group exhibitions

OPEN CALL • MONUMENTAL CRAFTS 2027

Monumental Crafts is a major Nordic collaboration between Ifö Center and Konsthantverkscentrum. The project features a group exhibition and an artist residency ending with a solo exhibition in spring/summer/autumn 2027. The project is dedicated to highlighting, presenting, and sharing knowledge about professional contemporary craft, with a focus on large-scale work. The project includes a group exhibition featuring 15 artists from Sweden, Norway, and Denmark, alongside a residency for three craft makers seeking to work in larger formats and spaces. Exhibitions are to be held at Ifö Center Art Hall, a repurposed old factory building in Bromölla, Sweden. Monumental Crafts is led by Ifö Center together with Konsthantverkscentrum, in collaboration with Norwegian Crafts and the Danish Crafts & Design Association.

GROUP EXHIBITION
Period: May 8 – August 21, 2027

RESIDENCY + SOLO EXHIBITION:
- Period 1:  2 May – 27 June  2027
- Period 2: 13 June – 8 aug 2027
- Period 3: 4 July– 29 August 2027
Exhibition Period: August 28 – October 30 2027

Read more about both opportunities at:
https://konsthantverkscentrum.se/open-call-monumental-crafts-english/

Apply for both the exhibition and the residency, or for just one of them. This project is aimed at artists interested in working on a monumental scale. You may apply with completed monumental works or pieces that can be scaled up through volume or size. All material disciplines are welcome. The selection will be made by representatives from Ifö Center and Konsthantverkscentrum alongside partner organizations. Monumental Crafts is supported by the Nordic Culture Fund, the Swedish Arts Council, and Region Skåne. Please note: Separate application forms are used for the exhibition and the residency.