GALERIJA SIVA | Open call for exhibitions and artist residency projects for 2027.

Gallery Siva invites artists, curators and artist collectives to apply to its open call for 2027.
The application deadline is August 20th 2026.
You can apply by filling out the form at the following link:https://shorturl.at/dAecb
Authors selected will be notified up until the end of Janury 2027.
For all questions, please contact: galerijasiva@attack.hr

 

GALERIJA SIVA – OPEN CALL FOR EXHIBITION AND RESIDENCY PROJECTS FOR 2027.

 

Galerija Siva invites artists to submit exhibition and residency proposals for the 2027. program cycle. We are seeking works that emerge within the context of contemporary, experimental, and interdisciplinary art, as well as practices rooted in street art, illustration, design, comics, and other unconventional forms of expression.

 

We place a special emphasis on projects that explore alternative artistic formats, question the relationship between space, audience, and media, and open up critical reflections on contemporary society. The call is open to both trained and self-taught artists, collectives, curators, and residents.

 

Artists of all generations and educational backgrounds
Authors working in the fields of:
➤ installation, video, performance, sound, site-specific and new media art
➤ graffiti, street art, illustration, design, comics
➤ experimental and socially engaged art
Curators with concepts aligned with the gallery’s spatial and programmatic openness
Artists interested in residencies and producing new work

 

Who are we and what do we do?
Gallery Siva is an independent contemporary art space run by the Autonomous Cultural Centre Attack, located within the former Medika pharmaceutical factory in Zagreb. Once occupied as a squat, the building has since been transformed into a vibrant community-led cultural centre hosting a wide range of independent artistic, social, and educational programmes.

The gallery's programme is rooted in DIY (Do-It-Yourself) principles, artistic autonomy, and freedom of expression. While Gallery Siva has strong historical ties to the street art and graffiti scene, it has evolved into an open platform for contemporary and experimental artistic practices across disciplines. The gallery supports emerging and established artists whose work challenges conventions, encourages critical reflection, and explores formats often overlooked by mainstream cultural institutions.

Gallery Siva is committed to providing space for artistic experimentation, dialogue, and collaboration, fostering projects that engage with contemporary social, political, and cultural issues.

 

What we offer:

Travel support:
➤ up to €100 for artists from Croatia
➤ up to €400 for international artists

Accommodation within AKC Medika (for residency participants)
Partial production support (for new work produced during the residency)
Covered basic technical requirements and technical assistance
Promotion through social media, mailing lists, posters, and online portals
Exhibition documentation (photo/video)
Administrative support for mobility funding, letters of invitation, and assistance with applications
A modest artist fee (depending on the annual budget)

 

IMPORTANT!
Applications that exceed our financial capabilities will not be considered.
Applications are accepted exclusively via the online application form at the provided link https://shorturl.at/lX10J
Submissions by email or other means will not be taken into consideration.