OPEN CALL: THE GLINT

The Glint is that little moment of reflection, the manifestation of an idea that suddenly pushes us to discuss, debate, demand or highlight a subject or theme that is close to our hearts, whether it's the issue of biodiversity, social justice, privilege, democracy...With the Full Circle collective, we want to put together an engaged exhibition based on that personal spark that drives us to take action. We're calling for applications to put on a group exhibition in a great space where you can exhibit your project, such as video, painting, sound, photography, sculpture and so on. The exhibition will run from 23 May to 07 July at Full Circle in Ixelles. 

The multi-disciplinary location offers many possibilities for installation, space, audience and events around the exhibition. 

Topic:	Competition information
Theme:	The Glint
What is it?	An engaged exhibition based on that personal spark that drives us to take action. We are calling for applications to put on a group exhibition in a great space where you can exhibit your project, such as video, painting, sound, photography, sculpture and so on.
Deadline:	Send application with a small description of yourself and your practice, a description of the work you want submit and some visuals  before the 04th April on : theglint@fullcircle.eu
Who can enter?	For those who haven't got the chance yet to show their work to a wide audience and want to take part in a collective exhibition for emerging artists.
Practical:	No age limit No restrictions in the type/medium/size of the work (except being transportable by your own means) Possibility of sales You are available to bring your work between April 22 and 30 in Brussels Images of artworks can be used to advertise the exhibition
Prize:	A public reading slot at the Festival, a chance to present the work to Brussels’ creative community at a Creative Mornings’ session in 2024, your work  published  on the  Full Circle website, a special Prize given at the end of the exhibition,  and the  opportunity to participate as a judge in next year’s competition.

RULES

ARTISTS

● Must be at least 18 years old by the date of the application.

● There are no nationality or residency requirements.

● Artists can submit more than one entry.

● According to the idea of the exhibition, the artists applying must not or rarely be presented in other exhibitions, in the spirit of emerging artists who have not yet had much opportunity to make themselves known and present their works.

WORKS

● All works entered must be the artist's own work.

● Each work should have a title, an artist statement and some information details (what the work is about, who the artist is and a description of their practice,size and medium of the artwork, and link to the theme of the Open Call. This information is to be completed in the online form.) LINK ONLINE

--> FORM : https://shorturl.at/swGJU

● There is no size limitation for the artworks, but they must be transportable by the artist and must be able to enter the building at the exhibition venue at Full Circle.

● The artist guarantees that they are fully authorised and entitled to enter into the agreements contained in these rules, in respect of all rights in the work including ownership, copyright, moral rights, the rights of the people, names, trademarks, designs or works of art depicted, and that no further permissions or conditions are required to deliver these agreements.

● If the work depicts identifiable people they must also submit a model release form and, if necessary, a minor release form. The model release form must state that the artist has full permission to enter and reproduce an image of the person/s featured in the photograph. If a selected image contains an image of a minor (person under the age of 18) then artists will be required to submit a minor release form signed by the parent or legal guardian. 

SUBMISSION

● Proposals are to be submitted for judging in digital form. (Physical artworks are to be submitted as digital images.)

● For digital artworks, please clearly indicate if the submission is the final product.

● All proposals must be submitted by midnight 04 APRIL 2024 (00h00 CEST).

● The artist agrees that the images submitted may be exhibited as part of the Glint exhibition at the proposed venue.

● The artist agrees unconditionally that the Glint and Full Circle (the sponsors) may reproduce any exhibited works for the purposes of marketing, promotion, discussion and education in direct connection with the Glint Prize and exhibition, in all media worldwide, posters, the Internet (including social media) and within television documentaries, and may license these specific, limited rights to others only for the same purposes. The sponsors may also reproduce any exhibited photographs on postcards, and exhibition posters. The sponsors also reserve the right to reproduce selected images for core non–commercial purposes indefinitely, as a public record.

● Artists may be asked to provide a good quality digital file of their works for use in exhibition marketing.

● The artist will be credited for the use of their work, where possible.

● By submitting your entry, you confirm that your entry is your own original work, is not defamatory and does not infringe any EU laws or third-party rights, and that there are no conflicting agreements in place that restrict usage of your entry. You also confirm that you are the sole owner of the copyright in the entry.

● Any entry that is not in accordance with these rules or any entry containing false, fraudulent, incomplete, defamatory or misleading information will be void and entitle the sponsors to from the competition at any time.

● The sponsors reserve the right to draw on external advice about the content of titles or supporting narrative if these contain sensitive, contentious or disputed information.

Artists are requested send their digital files (art works) - upload digital files to the GOOGLE FORM platform + complete the online form LINK ONLINE

FORM : https://shorturl.at/swGJU

ALTERNATIVELY: Artists can send their works by email to “theglint@fullcircle.eu” . Please note: the submission of the accompanying online form must also be completed. 

● Registration and Upload of Image(s) :

○ Max file size 500MB,

○ File type: JPG/JPEG/PNG/TIFF (for moving image: MOV/MP4)

JUDGING

● The Jury will review all submissions on 16th April 2024.

● All candidates will be notified of the result of the jury’s evaluation of their work, by email 21st April 2024.

● The decision of the judges is final and no discussion or correspondence can be entered into at any time. All decisions are made at the judges’ discretion.

● The entire competition is judged, on an equal and anonymous basis. Judges are provided with guidelines for procedures relating to the process, the judging and any conflicts of interest.

● The sponsors reserve the right to disqualify and remove any entry that does not comply with the rules at any stage of the competition.

EXHIBITION

● Successful candidates will be asked to bring their original works to Full Circle (located at Ch. de Vleurgat 89, Ixelles 1050, Brussels, Belgium) between 22nd-30th April 2024. Time/date for delivery will be arranged by mutual agreement.

● Artists will be required to provide the required materials/accessories to correctly display their works.e.g. framing, mounting, plinths, media players, screens, etc. In some cases, the sponsors may be able to provide assistance in this matter.

● Viewing : The exhibition with be open for public viewing at allocated times (to one announced)

● Vernissage: the exhibition will be open for private viewing for artists and their guests (number may be limited) on a single or several allocated days/times. (to one announced)

● Artists are also required to collect their work(s) after the exhibition between 8-12 July 2024. In exceptional circumstances, alternative arrangements may be possible.

● The responsibility for damage or loss, however caused, is the responsibility of the artist. Artists are advised to arrange adequate insurance cover.

● Visitors to the exhibit are permitted to take photographs of works for personal, non-commercial use during the run of the exhibition. The sponsors are not liable if any images of the work, taken by visitors, are exploited commercially.

● Any work remaining at Full Circle after 21st July will be disposed of without prior notice.

● Artists are able to put their works on sale, at a price set by the artist.

● The sponsors will add a commission fee of xxx% on all works sold during the exhibition.