The Van Eesteren Museum welcomes artists and makers from Nieuw-West to submit existing works for the 'Nieuwelingen' exhibition. This presentation, part of the Blauwe Zone Festival, highlights local talent and cultural engagement. Focus on the theme 'The Sacred Life of Plants,' exploring nature and urban environments. The exhibition is scheduled from June 20 to July 6, 2025, offering a platform for regional creativity.
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The Van Eesteren Museum invites artists and makers from Nieuw-West to submit existing works for the 'Nieuwelingen' exhibition. This exhibition, part of the Blauwe Zone Festival, will showcase talent from the district, with a priority given to works related to the theme 'The Sacred Life of Plants.'
The Van Eesteren Museum is hosting an open call for its 'Nieuwelingen' exhibition, inviting artists and makers residing or working in Nieuw-West to submit existing artworks. This exhibition is a component of the larger Blauwe Zone Festival, an event organized by the museum in collaboration with cultural institutions and local creators, featuring open studios, workshops, lectures, and more, scheduled for the weekend of July 6-7, 2025. The 'Nieuwelingen' exhibition itself will be on display at the Van Eesteren Museum from June 20 to July 6, 2025. This edition's theme, 'The Sacred Life of Plants,' focuses on plants, flowers, trees, and landscapes, aiming to address climate issues and highlight Nieuw-West as the greenest city district. Works aligning with this theme will receive priority during the selection process. Submission criteria are simple: creators must be residents of or work in Nieuw-West. Participants are required to submit a document of a chosen artwork, including its dimensions, an artist statement, and/or biography, via a provided online form by the deadline of April 13, 2025. Jurors from the Van Eesteren Museum, with advisory input from Jaleesa Clows, Emin Batman, and Fouad Lakbir, will conduct the selection, with results announced on May 1, 2025. Artists will receive an honorarium determined by the BKNL calculator.
Submission for the open call is free, with a deadline of April 13, 2025. Specific details regarding exhibition entry for visitors are not provided on this page, but the exhibition is part of the Blauwe Zone Festival.
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