Call for Artists: NordArt Exhibition 2024

NordArt is one of the largest contemporary art exhibitions in Europe, which is conceived anew every year. Between June and October, paintings and sculptures, photographs and installations by more than 200 selected artists (internationally renowned as well as newcomers) from all over the world come together as a monumental piece of art. Each work stands for itself and at the same time in a dialogue with the others. In synergy with the imposing backdrop, a unique atmosphere develops, inviting you on a journey of discovery.

The exhibition thrives on the different perspectives of individual cultures, but also makes it clear that East and West, South and North have many common thoughts. In order to allow deeper insights, NordArt dedicates an individual pavilion to a different country every year and also presents special projects, cooperating with embassies, cultural institutions and curators from various countries.

The principal curator of NordArt is Wolfgang Gramm. The senior curator is Inga Aru.

Prize Information

• The NordArt Prize worth 10,000 euros has been donated by Hans-Julius and Johanna Ahlmann since 2010. The NordArt Prize is awarded annually to one artist. The prize winner is announced towards the end of the exhibition and is invited to participate in NordArt again. The award ceremony takes place at the NordArt opening in the following year.

Eligibility Criteria

• Artists from all over the world can apply to take part in the exhibition. The application for participation at NordArt is preferably online. Alternatively, applications can be submitted by post or by email. The deadline for applications is 31 October 2023.
• There are no application or participation fees.
• The selection of artworks takes place until mid-February 2024 by a jury. A list of selected artists and special projects will be published on the website by the beginning of March 2024. All invited artists will be informed and asked to confirm their participation and to send the documents for the catalogue.
• The delivery of selected artworks is scheduled until 19 April 2024.
• Please note that for organisational reasons it is not possible to send a separate notification to non-selected applicants.

Selection of Artists

• The artists will be selected by a jury by mid-February 2024. The jury is made up of curators, artists, an art historian and the supervisory board.
• All invited artists will be informed by email or post and asked to confirm their participation and send the documents for the catalogue.
• A list of the invited artists will be published on the website in early March 2024.
• Thank you for understanding that the artists who could not be selected will not receive a separate notification.

For more information, visit NordArt.