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With this open call for artists to participate in the exhibition and symposium, the association “ASTE. Art, Science, Technology, Education” launches the project “ElektrON – The Future of Amber”, interpreting the heritage of amber—along with the future potential of other fossil materials—through a symbiosis of art and science, within the programme “Liepāja – European Capital of Culture 2027”. Applications to participate in the project can be submitted by 23:59 on 19 April.

The residency “Notes on the Margins” is now open for applications from creative practitioners, inviting them to engage in the exploration and development of the local cultural landscape.. Application period: 1 April to 13 May 2026.

The 2028 European Capital of Culture, České Budějovice in the Czech Republic, announces an international Open Call, inviting artists from around the world to become part of the České Budějovice 2028 artistic programme. Application deadline: 10 July 2026.

The 2028 European Capital of Culture, Skopje (Republic of North Macedonia), announces an international Open Call, inviting artists to contribute to the Skopje 2028 programme. Application deadline: 29 March 2026 (CET 23:59)

České Budějovice, the 2028 European Capital of Culture, in collaboration with the contemporary art festival “Umění ve městě”, invites artists from the CreArt network to apply for a three-week residency.

The city of Valladolid in Spain invites artists to apply for an open call. Application deadline: 5 April 2026.

The Liepāja 2027 Foundation has announced the launch of an open microgrant competition “The European Dream in Our Community!” fostering a community spirit and European identity. This initiative will engage local communities through interactive activities and creative workshops.

Sculptural artists are invited to apply for the SERDE Artist Residency in Aizpute, which will take place from 27 July to 9 August 2026. Applications are open until 31 March.

The submission deadline is 1 March 2026.

The Liepāja 2027 Foundation (Liepāja 2027) has announced an open co-financing competition for projects that would add a spark to the core Liepāja 2027 programme series “Rock the Rock” in 2027. Applications must be submitted by 7 April 2026.