independent platform for contemporary art
ESPERA
Open Call 01
In Between
An international open call exploring transition, identity, desire, transformation and the spaces between.
€2 / ONE WORK / WORLDWIDE
Submit your workAbout ESPERA
We believe there should be more ways for artists to be seen, connected and supported — without needing a gallery, a famous name or an expensive submission fee to begin.
ESPERA is an independent, artist-led platform creating exhibitions and opportunities for contemporary artists.
We begin online. Eventually, we want to take the work into physical spaces, new cities and new places.
Open Call 01 — In Between
For the things that exist between one place and another.
- Between leaving and arriving.
- Between who we were and who we're becoming.
- Between certainty and possibility.
We are looking for artists exploring transition, identity, desire, transformation, uncertainty and the spaces in between.
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- Artists worldwide
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- All mediums
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- One artwork
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- €2 application fee
Dates
Applications open
02.10.26
Applications close
16.10.26
Online exhibition
23.10.26
How it works
- 01SubmitSubmit one artwork for €2.
- 02We curateEvery submission is reviewed by ESPERA.
- 03We exhibitSelected artists are featured in the online exhibition and promoted through ESPERA.
- 04We buildA portion of submission revenue helps build the ESPERA Artist Fund and future artist opportunities.
The Artist Fund
ESPERA is starting small.
A portion of submission revenue will be set aside to build the ESPERA Artist Fund, which will support future grants, production support, exhibitions and residency opportunities.
One submission helps build the next opportunity.
Open Call 01 — In Between
Applications close 16.10.26