{"id":11439,"date":"2026-01-21T11:33:26","date_gmt":"2026-01-21T09:33:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/liepaja2027.lv\/?post_type=participation&#038;p=11439"},"modified":"2026-01-21T11:37:54","modified_gmt":"2026-01-21T09:37:54","slug":"liepaja-2027-calls-for-exhibition-concepts-reflecting-liepaja","status":"publish","type":"participation","link":"https:\/\/liepaja2027.lv\/en\/participation\/liepaja-2027-calls-for-exhibition-concepts-reflecting-liepaja\/","title":{"rendered":"Liep\u0101ja 2027 Calls for Exhibition Concepts Reflecting Liep\u0101ja"},"content":{"rendered":"<?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><p>The Liep&#257;ja 2027 Foundation (Liep&#257;ja 2027) invites curators to take part in the opening programme of Liep&#257;ja &ndash; European Capital of Culture 2027. The curators are encouraged to submit concepts via an open competition, with a particular emphasis on proposals that focus on artists with a connection to Liep&#257;ja. The exhibition should explore the city&rsquo;s landscape, history, cultural memory, and changing identity. The opening is scheduled for January 2027 at the Roman Garden Gallery (galerija &ldquo;Romas d&#257;rzs&rdquo;).<\/p><p>The aim of the competition is to select a strong and well-developed exhibition concept that presents the work of Liep&#257;ja artists in a contemporary and multivocal way, while also putting it into a bigger European and global picture. Curators are invited to consider how local artistic practices relate to the central Liep&#257;ja 2027 concept of &ldquo;(un)rest&rdquo;. The exhibition should be contemporary, of high artistic quality, and meaningful for international audiences, while showcasing the variety and creative strength of Liep&#257;ja&rsquo;s art scene. The Roman Garden Gallery holds a large collection of works by Liep&#257;ja artists, which curators are welcome to use in their proposals.<\/p><h4>Applications must meet the following conditions:<\/h4><ul>\n<li>a clear and convincing curatorial idea focusing on artists from Liep&#257;ja, artists living in Liep&#257;ja, or artists with a strong connection to the city;<\/li>\n<li>a thematic or contextual link to the Liep&#257;ja 2027 concept &ldquo;(un)rest&rdquo; or to Liep&#257;ja&rsquo;s cultural, historical, ecological, or social environment;<\/li>\n<li>a thoughtful use and interpretation of the exhibition space and architecture of the Roman Garden Gallery;<\/li>\n<li>a contemporary approach and high artistic quality;<\/li>\n<li>solutions that ensure accessibility and reach different audiences, including local residents and international visitors;<\/li>\n<li>a clear implementation plan, including installation, technical needs, and a timeline.<\/li>\n<\/ul><p>The exhibition will take place in Hall 1 of the Roman Garden Gallery, marked in yellow on the gallery plan: <a href=\"https:\/\/galerijaromasdarzs.lv\/par-mums\/zalu-plani\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">galerijaromasdarzs.lv\/par-mums\/zalu-plani<\/a><\/p><p>The total competition budget is EUR 40,000. This budget must cover all costs, including production, exhibition design, development of artworks, curator and artist fees, and other related expenses.<\/p><h4>Materials to be submitted:<\/h4><ul>\n<li>a description of the curatorial concept, including a list of proposed artists with short biographies, descriptions of the works, and an idea for the exhibition layout (recommended but not required);<\/li>\n<li>a preliminary budget estimate;<\/li>\n<li>the curator&rsquo;s CV;<\/li>\n<li>the curator&rsquo;s portfolio.<\/li>\n<\/ul><p>Applications can be submitted until 25 February 2026, 23:59, by completing <a href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/forms\/d\/e\/1FAIpQLSfTQFNMikortN4_H-9CE2T9TjINfN0WdVatrX4YGsOpdMQ-yg\/viewform\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">the application form<\/a>.<\/p><h4>Applications will be evaluated based on the following criteria:<\/h4><ul>\n<li>originality, clarity, and relevance of the curatorial concept;<\/li>\n<li>artistic quality of the proposed works and their connection to the theme;<\/li>\n<li>alignment with the artistic programme of Liep&#257;ja &ndash; European Capital of Culture 2027;<\/li>\n<li>feasibility within the given space, budget, and timeframe;<\/li>\n<li>the curator&rsquo;s experience and professional background;<\/li>\n<li>contribution to the visibility and development of Liep&#257;ja&rsquo;s art scene.<\/li>\n<\/ul><p>Curators are welcome to visit the gallery space by calling <a href=\"tel:+371%2025%20769%20991\">+371 25 769 991<\/a>. Visits are free of charge during opening hours; please indicate that the visit is related to a competition application. Opening hours: Tuesday to Saturday from 12:00 to 18:00, Sundays from 12:00 to 15:00.<\/p><p>For questions, please contact Liep&#257;ja 2027 creative producer T&#299;na P&#275;tersone at <a href=\"mailto:tina.petersone@liepaja2027.lv\">tina.petersone@liepaja2027.lv<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The exhibition should explore the city&#8217;s landscape, history, cultural memory, and changing identity. 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