The DIGI HELICON partnership is developing an inclusive virtual space to host artistic works from different fields. Upon completion, an International Virtual Exhibition on the theme of social inclusion will be organized to provide artists with a platform to promote their work. Participants in the national workshops that are implemented in Germany, Cyprus, France, Netherlands and Greece are encouraged to participate while this open call will be widely published for maximum outreach. Selected works will be exhibited in this international showcase. Eligibility and Selection Criteria Who Can Apply? Participation is open to all individuals interested in showcasing their artistic work, regardless of background or experience. While the initiative seeks to promote the work of artists from vulnerable groups, the open call remains inclusive to anyone willing to engage with the theme of social inclusion. Priority Considerations: A special effort will be made to support and highlight the work of underrepresented groups, including:
• Women artists
• Migrants/refugees
• Long-term unemployed individuals
• Residents of remote or economically disadvantaged areas
• LGBTQI+ individuals
• People with disabilities
• Ethnic minorities
National Selection Committees: To ensure broad representation while maintaining inclusivity, each participating country (Germany, France, Netherlands, Italy, Cyprus, and Greece) will form a national selection committee. These committees will review submissions, ensure balanced representation, and uphold quota considerations while promoting an open and accessible selection process.
1. Full Name
2. Date of birth
3. Email address
4. Country of residence
5. Gender Identity
6. Are you an artist or an aspiring artist?
7. Are you interested in developing digital skills to promote your art?
8. Can you share a little bit about your background and why would you like to be a part of DIGI HELICON Virtual Exhibition?
9.Please upload a profile picture for Digi Helicon Virtual Exhibition’s visitors to learn more about you!
10. Have you been a part of DIGI Helicon National Workshops?
11. Are you a part of Digi Helicon Mentoring Scheme?
12. Do you identify with any of the following groups?
13. If comfortable, specify your background.
Selection Process:
The deadline for successful submission of your artwork to be featured in the Digi Helicon Virtual Exhibition is 3rd of May at 17:00 (CET). Please note that after the deadline it will be extremely difficult for the project team to check the submissions and integrate them in the Digi Helicon – Virtual Exhibition
• The applications will be reviewed by a national selection committee to ensure inclusivity and balanced representation
• Shortlisting and interviews will be conducted if neccessary
• Final selection of the artwork presented in the Digi Helicon Virtual Exhibition will be based on submissions’ artistic quality, motivation, and commitment to the theme of social inclusion.
• Special attention will be given to creative and intellectual property rights.
• Selected artworks will be presented in the DIGI HELICON Virtual Exhibition.
• Participation includes access to DIGI HELICON Online Course on digital skills development and a mentoring scheme.
14. Title of the artwork
15. Description of the Artwork
16. Please upload you artwork here, in picture or video file format. The file’s size should not exceed 5MB.
