Space for New Art – open call for artists

Three artists will be annually selected for HAM’s Space for New Art through an open call. The open call highlights annually changing themes, unique exhibition content, and the connection created between the artists, exhibitions, and HAM’s audiences. With the introduction of the Space for New Art, HAM aims to enable multidisciplinary, versatile art-making and innovative exhibition concepts. Additionally, HAM wants to provide its audiences with meaningful and surprising encounters with art and artists. HAM will deepen its relationship with artists and collaborate in the exhibitions’ curation and production process.

What is HAM searching for?

In the first call, the focus is on exhibition plans that enliven art exhibition through performative and/or audience-engaging methods. The proposed exhibition should include a performative element that the audience can engage with during the entire exhibition or at an event related to it. The exhibition must also be an attractive experience itself.

HAM wants to explore and support performative elements in the exhibition context and art’s influence on the viewer’s body and mind.

Successful applications are expected to introduce new, exceptional art, demonstrate a willingness to challenge traditional practices of creating art, and readiness to interact with our audiences.

Selection panel: HAM’s curators and an external member

Application period: 13 March – 7 April 2025

Applicants will be notified of the selection on 6 May 2025.

The first exhibition at the Space for New Art will open at the beginning of June 2026.