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A Tale of A Tub issues open call for Rotterdam exhibition projects with €15,000-€20,000 budget

exhibition · 2026-04-20

A Tale of A Tub, a non-profit art venue located in Rotterdam, has initiated an international open call for exhibition projects set for summer 2021. This is the second iteration of the initiative, which invites curatorial proposals that reflect Rotterdam's cultural and sociopolitical environment while highlighting its diverse artistic practices. In partnership with CBK Rotterdam, the call is open to curators, artists, designers, theorists, architects, and professionals from various disciplines, promoting a broader interpretation of curatorial roles. The chosen curator will visit Rotterdam in early 2021 for preparatory work, including studio visits, prior to the exhibition from 3 July to 22 August 2021. A budget of €15,000 to €20,000 will support curator and artist fees, travel, production costs, and promotional activities, emphasizing the city's artistic diversity.

Key facts

  • A Tale of A Tub is a non-profit art space in Rotterdam
  • Open call is for exhibition projects in summer 2021
  • This is the second edition of the open call
  • Proposals must respond to Rotterdam's cultural and sociopolitical context
  • Open call is in partnership with CBK Rotterdam
  • Proposals accepted from curators, artists, designers, theorists, architects, and practitioners internationally
  • Winning curator visits Rotterdam in early 2021 for preparatory workshop
  • Exhibition dates are 3 July to 22 August 2021
  • Budget is €15,000 to €20,000
  • Budget covers curator and artist fees, travel, accommodation, production, materials, advertising, documentation, promotion, and public programming

Entities

Institutions

  • A Tale of A Tub
  • CBK Rotterdam
  • ArtReview

Locations

  • Rotterdam
  • Netherlands

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