We are looking for artists in the field of sound art, video- art, performance, theater, installation, or dynamic land art for our 2026 edition.
We are especially interested in art that takes and needs space, art that is mobile or makes the audience move. We also look forward to receiving proposals for sound- and videoart that embraces the snowy landscape as an end- less projection surface.
minus20degree provides outside space for art that is controversial, provocative, but founded. minus20degree is completely independent, thus does not need to please or go easy on the audience.
All art works need to be conceptualized and produced especially for minus20degree.
Topic: Allmende/Commons
The 8th edition of minus20degree takes the term, Allmende, as its starting point. Allmende, or in English, the Commons, refers to a shared ground and its resources “was jedem gehört” what belongs to all. The allmende is rooted in a social agreement of collective ownership, ensuring that no one takes more than is harmful for the resource and for the other participants, such that all can benefit.
In a time of increased individualization and privatization, minus20degree seeks to discuss and contemplate the Commons, the Allmende. What does it mean today and where can we still find common ground?
Jury
Britta Peters (Urbane Künste Ruhr)
Cornelia Offergeld ( KÖR, Kunst im öffentlichen Raum Wien)
Vlado Velkov (Augmented Studies)
Support
1.000,- artist fee
2.000,- production fee
400,- travel costs
• up to 6 nights’ accommodation during the exhibition
• one week residency in Flachau incl. travel costs and accommodation; dates TBD but preceding exhibition
• support from the m20d team with preparations
• professional documentation of the work
Extra funding is very welcome and will be supported by minus20degree.
Q&A
A Q&A session will be organized via Zoom on the 14th of December 2024 during which we will share more information about the village of Flachau, the topic and possible locations for your artwork. We will also be answering any questions you have.
The exact timing and link will be shared on our website and Instagram closer to the date.
HOW TO APPLY
Application is open to individuals, pairs or collectives at any stage of their career.
Please submit your proposal via the form on our website, you can only submit one pfd which consists of:
• Short description of the work (max. 150 words)
• Long description of the work (max. 500 words)
• Visualization of the work: technical drawings and/or script of execution of the work, max. 2 pages
• Total production budget of the artwork (including build-up and removal of the artwork)
• CV with contact information including name, phone number, email address and links (if existing), max. 1 page
Proposals that do not meet the criteria mentioned above will not be considered.
For further questions contact us via email info@m20d.eu
Please note:
Stability and security of the artwork is in the hands of the artist. Ownership of the artwork remains with the artist.
