Artists, designers and researchers are invited to respond to the public call for participation in the Textile Art Biennial BIEN 2027, which will take place between 29 May and 14 August 2027 in Slovenian cities Kranj, Tržič, Škofja Loka, and Jesenice.
Artists and artist collectives from around the world may participate by submitting three works that are no more than three years old. Only online submissions will be considered.
Submitted works should be thematically aligned with the central theme, ‘Traces of Grace’, and should be primarily created in the medium of textiles or in a medium that references textiles through material, technique, or concept.
Textile Art Biennial BIEN bears the costs incurred in presenting the Exhibition, including insurance, promotion, publicity, previews, unpacking and repacking the artwork, additional installation costs.
Textile Art Biennial BIEN will award a residency in Kranj of up to 4 weeks in 2028 or 2029 to one selected artist (or an artist collective of up to two members), including coverage of travel expenses, accommodation, per diem, and production costs. The recipient of the award will be announced at the opening of BIEN 2027 in Kranj (29 May 2027). If the same person receives both the main award and the international ETA Award, the two awards will be combined.
The ETA Award is intended for young people under the age of 29 who demonstrate an exceptional use of textile craft techniques. The international award winner receives a two-week residency in Kranj, while the national award winner receives a one-week residency at the Lottozero textile laboratory in Prato, Italy.
Students and artists at risk are provided with a fee waiver.
