Pragovka Gallery announces an open call for authorial and exhibition projects (meaning it is possible to apply with both authorial and curator work) to the exhibition program of Pragovka Gallery 2027, as well as for residency projects within the International residency program of Pragovka Gallery 2027.
The open call is open to both Czech and international artists and curators.
Application deadline: May 17, 2026 (11:59 PM)
Projects submitted after this deadline will not be considered.
FLASHES OF HUMANITY
What does it mean to be human today? And what, on the contrary, is inhuman? Is humanity truly an exclusive quality of humans? The theme Flashes of Humanity opens a space for exploring what we consider human in its fragility, ambivalence, and everydayness. It is not only about grand gestures of empathy, solidarity, or ethical decision-making, but also about subtle, almost imperceptible moments—brief encounters, small acts of attention, or ways of sharing space.
The topic can be approached from multiple perspectives. Traditional humanist approaches emphasize the uniqueness of human experience, while contemporary perspectives challenge this exclusivity and extend the notion of the “human” to relationships with animals, technologies, and the environment. The theme also invites reflection on how humanity is perceived and used.
We do not understand Flashes of Humanity as a fixed or clearly defined concept, but rather as an open field where personal experiences, social questions, and experimental approaches can meet. They may unfold in public space as well as in intimate situations, within images or beyond them. They can be quiet or expressive, subtle or explicit, ephemeral or lasting.
Selection process:
Exhibition and residency projects for 2027 will be selected by a nine-member professional jury (including representatives of Pragovka Gallery and selected external artists and art theorists/curators). The 2027 exhibition and residency program will be composed of projects selected through this Open Call and Pragovka Gallery’s own curated projects.
EXHIBITION PROJECTS
The gallery provides:
Coverage of transport and exhibition installation costs
Accommodation and travel costs (upon agreement)
PR and production for the exhibition and its accompanying program
Opening and accompanying events
Photographic documentation of the exhibition and its program
Printing of posters and other printed materials
Graphic design of invitations and posters
Artist fees (to be specified based on available funding)
The gallery does not provide:
Coverage of costs related to the creation of artworks, purchase of frames, etc.
Technical specifications:
You can find the gallery floor plan, 3D models, and photographs HERE. The gallery typically hosts three to four exhibition projects simultaneously.
Please note: drilling into floors or columns is not allowed in the gallery.
RESIDENCY PROJECTS
The gallery provides:
Studio space (80 m²)
Accommodation and travel costs (upon agreement)
Artist fee
Contribution towards material costs
PR and production of the residency and its outcomes
Residency outcome:
The outcome of the residency is not an exhibition at Pragovka Gallery. It may take the form of an Open Studio, lecture, studio presentation, site-specific intervention, etc.
All applications must include two required attachments:
1. A detailed project description (including visual documentation and, if available, visualizations)
2. A portfolio and a short bio
Please label each file with the applicant’s name. Each file must not exceed 10 MB. Applications that do not meet these requirements will not be considered. Files must be submitted exclusively through this form.
For any questions, please contact us at: info@pragovkagallery.cz
Results will be published on the Pragovka Gallery website and Facebook page by the end of June 2026 at the latest. By submitting an application, you consent to the processing of the data provided.
We look forward to receiving your projects and to future collaboration!