open call 2025 | blik blik

BLIK BLIK, one of the largest festivals of light and art in public space in the Czech Republic, which takes place every year at various locations in the streets of Pilsen, announces an open call for the 2025 edition as part of its tenth anniversary. The festival is attended by an average of 40,000 people over two nights. 6-8 thousand people visit the indoor (paid) installations.

Festival date: 21-22 March 2025

We are looking for three light art installations or objects to be placed in the following locations:

1. Garden of Eden, Museum of Religious Art, Pilsen

• A hidden oasis in the city centre - this is the Garden of Eden of the former Franciscan monastery, now the Museum of Religious Art. We are looking for an installation (it can be site-specific) that will underline the specific character of this meditative place. It is a 16x16m space. There is a gridded well in the middle that can be used non-invasively (the grid cannot be removed, the holes in the grid are 13x13cm). Due to the historical character of the building it is not possible to drill into the walls. Sound accompaniment is possible, but with sensitivity to the space.

2. Bus hall, DEPO2015, Plzeň

• We want to transform a spacious industrial venue into a place that will be attractive for children and adults. We are looking for something playful, fun, witty! The hall functions as a black-box, so there is a possibility to present the installation outside the evening hours of the festival. The bus hall is about 770m2 with dimensions of about 21x36m. It has a suspended truss system that can be used.The hall is also equipped with a surround sound system (dB technologies - can be arranged very flexibly), 12pcs indoor intelligent light heads (not necessary to use).

3. Public space, Pilsen

• Your artwork can become part of the BLIK BLIK 2025 route. We are particularly interested in objects or installations that can withstand the unpredictable March weather and be enjoyed by crowds of enthusiastic visitors. We will find a place for you (with you)!