VI PER Gallery announces an international open call for exhibition projects. The selected proposal will be realized at VI PER Gallery in late 2027.
The open call is open to architects, artists, designers, researchers, curators, and critics—either as individuals or teams—of any nationality and country of residence. There are no age restrictions. Submitted projects may take a wide range of forms associated with architecture, art, design, and other disciplines. Projects should reflect on the relevance of architecture in responding to contemporary issues and discourse.
We welcome original projects that demonstrate new and innovative ideas, a critical and experimental approach, and independent thinking. We especially welcome proposals for new projects that have not previously been presented publicly.
Applicants should be capable of conducting research and developing an original vision and coherent curatorial narrative, as well as an integrated curatorial and exhibition design proposal. Projects should clearly describe their aims, proposed timeframe, budget, and other relevant practical considerations. Proposals will be reviewed by an international jury that will consider submissions addressing a variety of architectural, spatial, design, and urban topics.
Projects may respond to the physical and conceptual context of the exhibition space through their installation and presentation. Given the dimensions of the exhibition space, we recommend submitting projects conceived as thematic exhibitions or exhibitions involving a relatively small number of participants.
The exhibition curator(s) and/or participant(s) should take part in the related public program, which may include discussions, lectures, workshops, screenings, or other events.
Selection criteria
Proposals will be evaluated based on the following criteria:
• conceptual quality and relevance of the proposed project
• originality and innovation of the proposed approach
• relevance to contemporary architectural discourse and related fields
• quality and coherence of the curatorial concept and narrative
• quality of the proposed exhibition and spatial approach
• feasibility of the project within the available space, timeframe, and resources
• potential for public engagement and the quality of the proposed related events program
Exhibition space
The gallery consists of three rooms. One room functions as a bookshop; the other two—a larger main space and a smaller side room—can be used for exhibitions. The side room may be used for smaller installations, video projections, or similar purposes.
The dimensions of the main exhibition space are approximately 8.8 × 5.7 × 3.3 m. The selected exhibition will be presented at VI PER Gallery for approximately two months.
Exhibition space materials
Applicants are encouraged to consult the supplementary materials provided by VI PER Gallery when developing their proposals. These materials include:
• floor plans and dimensions of the exhibition spaces
• photographs of the exhibitions (for more photos visit http://www.vipergallery.org/en/exhibitions)
These materials are available as part of the open call documentation. The attachments can be saved here.
VI PER Gallery offers
• basic installation assistance
• limited financial support of up to EUR 6,000, covering materials, fabrication, installation, transport, artist/participant fees, travel costs, and other project-related expenses
• graphic design and printing of exhibition posters and brochures
• translation and printing of curatorial texts describing the exhibition in Czech and English
• PR and communication support, including a press release, social media, newsletters, etc.
• photographic documentation of the exhibition and installation
• exhibition opening
• presentation of the exhibition to the public during the gallery’s regular opening hours
For financially demanding projects, we recommend that artists and/or curators seek additional funding through individual grants or other funding sources.
Application requirements
The application must contain:
• Project abstract: maximum 150 words
• Detailed project description: maximum 1,000 words, accompanied by visualizations and/or visual documentation of the proposed project (maximum 5 pages). The description should include the applicant's name, project title, and contact details.
• Related events program: a short description of the proposed public program, such as discussions, lectures, workshops, screenings, or other events
• Biography: maximum 150 words per project author and/or participant
• Work plan and project timeline
• Budget proposal
Submission format: all materials must be submitted in English as a single PDF file, with a maximum file size of 5 MB.
File naming: please use the following convention: “Applicant's Name_Title” (e.g. Nelson Peter_Architecture).
Completeness: applicants must submit all required materials. Incomplete, late, or improperly formatted applications will not be considered.
Jury
Friends Making Work (Amelyn Ng, Gabriel Vergara, and Christine Giorgio) — a transdisciplinary design collective and practice based in New York City, and winners of the VI PER Open Call in 2021 with the exhibition Planetary Home Improvement: From Just-in-time to Geological Time.
Tinatin Gurgenidze — urban researcher, curator, and author living and working between Tbilisi and Berlin; co-founder and one of the artistic directors of the Tbilisi Architecture Biennial, Georgia.
Alina Paias — spatial designer, writer, curator, and researcher at Delft University of Technology, investigating systems of architectural production through engagement with a broad range of philosophies.
Miroslav Pazdera — architect and curator, currently head of the Studio 552 at the Faculty of Architecture, Czech Technical University in Prague.
Daniel Tudor Munteanu — architect, curator, and writer based in Suceava, Romania; founder and editor of the research project OfHouses.com and co-curator of Unfolding Pavilion.
Dates and submission
Applications must be submitted electronically by November 22, 2026, to info@vipergallery.org. Please use the following format in the subject line of your email: Applicant's Name_Title_VI PER Gallery_Call 2026 (For example: Peter Nelson_Architecture_VI PER Gallery_Call 2026).
The jury will select one winning project. The results will be announced in December 2026.
The selected applicant will subsequently work closely with the VI PER Gallery team to further develop the content, format, exhibition design, and related public program.
The exhibition will be presented at VI PER Gallery in late 2027 for approximately two months.
Publication and documentation
By submitting an application, applicants grant VI PER Gallery permission to reproduce and publish materials from their application for the purposes of the open call, selection process, communication, and promotion of the gallery and the selected project.
For additional information, please contact info@vipergallery.org.
About
VI PER Gallery, based in Prague, Czech Republic, is a non-profit institution focusing on architecture in the broadest sense, as well as its relations and points of intersection with contemporary art, urbanism, design, and media. The gallery explores the political, legal, social, economic, ecological, and spatial contexts that shape architecture and the built environment.
