Open call Baluns 2.0 The Force

Flick and Syntropia Art Space present: Episodic Baluns 2.0 – the FORCE / KRAFTEN

Flick and Syntropia Art Space are  curating a maxed-out exhibition – a salon with different art forms and expressions. An (episodic) Baluns 2.0 – second season! Welcome to apply with your art! All kinds of art forms are desirable. Do you want to apply with an idea? That's also fine!

This time, Balunsen will be part of GIBCA Extended, the event that engages artists and artistic initiatives throughout the region.

For this year's Balunsen, we are asking for works and ideas that relate to the theme the FORCE.

Exhibition period: November 8 – November 29

Opening: November 14

Closing: November 29

Address: Syntropia Art Space, Smedjegatan 5 in Gothenburg

Practical information about your application:

Application opens: March 17, 2025 

Application closes: May 19, 2025 at 00:00

Last response notification: Second week of June

The application should be in PDF format, max 6 pages.

You can apply with 1–5 works. 

Name the PDF file: YourName_LastName.pdf

The PDF should contain:

Abridged CV - no more than one A4 page

Description of the project

Short artist statement

Work information: Title, material, dimensions, weight, hanging instructions, price incl. commission

For idea-based applications: Attach sketches and a clear timetable. If you have pictures of similar works you have previously done, please send them.

The entire application must be a maximum of 10 MB.

It costs 100 SEK to apply, which is deposited into Flick's bank account 5194-8404 when applying. Please indicate your name when making the payment.

Send your application to baluns@flick.nu no later than May 19 at 00:00.

Incomplete applications will not be processed.

Jury

The jury consists of Ellinor Augustini, Sandra Österling, Lisa Andersson Andersson and Anna Maria Hedman. The jury's decision is binding and cannot be influenced. 

For questions about the exhibition or the application, contact baluns@flick.nu

GIBCA 2025 highlights solidarity, alliances and artistic freedom. For more information and inspiration about GIBCA, visit:

https://www.gibca.se/gibca/gibca-2025/curatoriskt-statement/

Flick and syntropia art space are responsible for packaging, PR, advertising, rental and refreshments at the opening and closing. For sales, we take a commission of 40%.

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