OP ENHEIM Opens Call for OP_YOUNG Mentoring Program, Seventh Edition

OP ENHEIM has announced an open call for the seventh edition of its OP_YOUNG Mentoring Program, accepting applications until 26 July 2026. The initiative, launched in 2020 by then-director Kama Wróbel, supports artists under 35 connected with Lower Silesia. Three selected participants will receive an individual presentation in a group exhibition at OP ENHEIM's headquarters in Wrocław, a prize of PLN 5,000 gross, a mentoring path, production support up to PLN 3,500 gross, and curatorial, production, and promotional support. The program is supported by Berlin-based law and notary office GENTZ. To date, twelve main prizes and seven distinctions have been awarded, with laureates' works shown at the gallery at Plac Solny 4 in Wrocław and some entering the OP ENHEIM collection. Applications must be submitted via the form at www.opyoung.pl by 11:59 PM on 26 July 2026. The competition timeline includes portfolio review in July/August 2026, individual meetings in August/September, jury deliberations in early September, and results announcement in the second half of September 2026.