Open Call for Art Linnakallio 2026 International Symposium

Art Linnakallio International Symposium is looking for artists to create site-specific works in the new Zenith area in Kempele, Northern Ostrobothnia, Finland. The symposium will take place in two parts in August 2025 and August 2026.

Art Linnakallio International Symposium is looking for artists to create site-specific works in the new Zenith area in Kempele, Northern Ostrobothnia, Finland. The symposium will take place in two parts in August 2025 and August 2026. What traces do we leave? Traces can be imaginary archaeological discoveries or traces left by our present culture for a future civilisation, from underground to outer space. A key phenomenon for the Zenith area is land uplift. The area is home to important historical sites such as the burial mound in the northern part of the Zenith site and an ancient, pristine forest area. Artists will be invited to a symposium in August 2025 to learn about the history of the region and to develop ideas for artworks, and will then meet in Kempele in August 2026 for the production phase of their work. Art Linnakallio is looking for permanent works to be realised in the Zenith area during the symposium. From the applicants, three or four artists will be selected for the symposium. The works will be executed on the large rock walls of the Zenith. Art Linnakallio provides the artists with travel, accommodation, breakfast and lunch during the meetings. Art Linnakallio is committed to equality and diversity in the art world. All information will be treated confidentially. The call is open to all professional artists. All Art Linnakallio Oulu2026 events follow the guidelines for environmentally friendly event organisation (https://oulu.com/kestavat-tapahtumat/) and the principles of safe spaces. The City of Kempele is committed to sustainable development and has pledged to reduce its greenhouse gas emissions by 50% from 2007 levels by 2030. The works will be selected in collaboration with art experts and will be announced in June 2025. The selection process will be led by the Community Committee of Kempele Municipality. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: The open call for artists will be carried out via an Artorio online form. Applications will be accepted until 30 May 2025 at 16:00 (UTC+2). https://artlinnakallio2026.artcurator.io/users/login The selected artists will receive: – A commission of €15,000. – Production costs, total €25,000 to be shared between all selected artists. Production costs will be allocated based on budget plans. – Travel, accommodation, breakfast and lunch during the first part of the symposium in August 2025. – Travel, accommodation, breakfast and lunch during the symposium in August 2026. – Technical support from the Municipality of Kempele (e.g. heavy machinery if needed). For further information, please contact: www.kempele.fi/artlinnakallio2026 Anne Toppari Kempele Academy, Library and Culture Director, Municipality of Kempele anne.toppari@kempele.fi +358 50 4636457