Unframed: AR for Artmakers is looking for artists from Finland and Estonia who are passionate about experimentation, cross-sectoral collaboration, and exploring the possibilities of Augmented Reality (AR) in contemporary art to participate in the hackathon in Tartu (Estonia) and showcase their works at AR exhibition in Tampere (Finland).
Selected participants will travel to Tartu for a hackathon between 27-30.7.2025 to explore AR as a tool supporting artistic expression and showcasing with peers, curators, and AR developers. They will learn about its functionality, production possibilities, curatorial approaches, and costs, and brainstorm on how AR could meet the needs of the artists better.
Following the hackathon, the artists will present their works in the AR exhibition in Tampere as part of Tampere Architecture and Design Week between 26.9-5.10.2025.
Partners
De Structura, TIcAS, ArtLink
Supported by the European Cultural Foundation, Nordic Council of Ministers, Sweden-Estonia Cooperation Fund and co-funded by the European Union.
Practicalities
For whom?
This call is open to artists residing in Finland and Estonia. Applications are especially encouraged from emerging and foreign-born artists based in these countries.
How to apply?
We welcome diverse practices across disciplines. To apply, please submit up to 3 of your existing works in 2D (e.g., high-quality images of paintings, short series of paintings or drawings), 3D (e.g., sculptures, installations), other forms of digital art, or performance documentation alongside CV and portfolio.
We do not commission artists to produce new artworks. For the AR exhibition in Tampere, several pieces from the existing body of work of selected artists will be chosen.
Scholarship
10 artists selected through the Open Call will receive a scholarship to support their participation in the hackathon that includes travel, accommodation, and meal allowance.
For artists based in Finland:
- Travel from Helsinki to Tartu and back
- Accommodation in shared rooms of 2 during the hackathon
- Meal allowance of 80 EUR total, and paid lunches during the main days of hackathon (28-29.7.2025)
For artist based in Estonia:
- Travel expenses of up to 40 EUR for a round trip
- Accommodation in shared rooms of 2 during the hackathon
- Meal allowance of 80 EUR total, and paid lunches during the main days of hackathon (28-29.7.2025)
Timeline
Open Call runs from 28.4.2025 to 25.5.2025. The final selection of participating artists will be announced by the end of June 2025.
