The exhibition wall of Kannusali invites new artworks for the year 2024.
The exhibition wall aims to serve as a platform for new talents and contemporary art exhibitions.
OPEN CALL
The exhibition wall of Kannusali invites new artworks for the year 2024.
Located in an underground space in Espoon keskus, Kannusali is one of Espoo City's cultural venues, providing event experiences for all ages. The exhibition wall aims to serve as a platform for new talents and contemporary art exhibitions. The exhibition wall in the lobby reaches an annual audience of 100,000 visitors. Artists can apply to use the exhibition wall for approximately one-month periods scheduled by Kannusali. There is no compensation for the exhibition, but artists are free to price and sell their works. Kannusali does not participate in the sales process; potential buyers contact the exhibitor directly. Espoo City provides exhibition and transportation insurance.
What we offer:
• Exhibition space
• Tools for using the exhibition wall (ladders and hooks)
• Hanging assistance
• Communication and marketing on our website and Kannusali's social media channels, as well as on-site
What we require:
• Artists are responsible for hanging and dismantling the exhibition themselves, with assistance.
• Artists must provide exhibition details and materials within the agreed-upon timeframe.
Application Period: The open call is ongoing. Received proposals will be reviewed monthly. Submit your informal application to kannusali@espoo.fi with the subject 'Exhibition Application.'
Decision-Making and Selection Criteria:
Kannusali's production team will review all submitted applications and select exhibition proposals for further negotiations based on the following criteria:
• Reflecting our values: diversity, accessibility, sustainable development, and/or impact
• Relevance of the theme
• Alignment with Kannusali's activities (inspiration from the space/content)
• Suitability considering technical solutions of the space (sizes/implementation of artworks)
• Relevance of the artwork's theme for visitors of all ages
• Suitability considering schedules (exhibition times are planned around other events, accounting for the closure of the venue during parts of the summer and holidays such as Christmas and Easter).
If your proposal is not selected at this time, we reserve the right to keep your application on file and reach out later.
Technical Details of the Exhibition Wall: Kannusali's exhibition wall consists of 40 pieces of 80 cm x 80 cm elements. The total height of the element wall is 4 m, and the width is 10.8 m.