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Contextile 2026 International Exhibition Open Call
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Contextile 2026 International Exhibition Open Call

Contextile

March 7, 2026Guimarães, Portugal

An open call for a major contemporary textile art biennial. While focused on textiles, it accepts all artistic expressions, including video and installation, that engage with the textile element, offering a significant acquisition prize.

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€6,000 Acquisition Prize, Honourable Mentions, and participation in the biennial's international exhibition.

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International artists. Works must relate to the textile concept.

Dates & details

Programme dates
Exhibition in September 2026.
Language
English
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€6,000
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Free

Results of this call · 2026

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Lala de Dios · Magda Sobon · Magali Junet · Susana Pires · Lewis Biggs · Claudia Melo

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