BIEN Textile Art Biennial 2027 — Traces of Grace
Carnica Institute invites artists and collectives worldwide to propose recent textile-related work for BIEN 2027 in Slovenia. The exhibition has a paid application route with student and conflict-related exemptions. Artists cover inbound shipping and customs; a separate competitive residency prize is not guaranteed support for exhibitors.
Kranj, Tržič, Škofja Loka, Jesenice · Slovenia
Before you apply
Check residence and nationality requirements separately, confirm what costs you would cover, and allow time to prepare every required document. This listing is a guide; the organiser makes the eligibility decision.
- Status
- Open
- Organizer
- Carnica Institute / Layer House
- Who can apply
- Worldwide artists/collectives; 1–3 works no older than three years, responding to Traces of Grace. No main-call nationality/residence/age restriction stated.
- Funding & support
- No general cash grant. One age-unrestricted main residency prize, up to four weeks in 2028/29, includes travel/accommodation/per-diem/production.
- Application fees
- EUR 10 nonrefundable; students free via designated route; conflict-related waiver by request. Artists pay inbound shipping/customs. Organizer return shipping/insurance is limited to EUR 999 and the stated size/weight exceptions (side ≤ 150 cm, length plus girth ≤ 300 cm, weight ≤ 20 kg).
- Travel support
- Exhibitor travel/visa support unstated.
- Accommodation
- Exhibitor accommodation unstated.
- Disciplines
- Textile art, textile-related interdisciplinary practice
- Deadline
- Including 21 December, until midnight CET; exact instant ambiguous.Organiser timezone: Europe/LjubljanaClosing time not confirmed
- Programme dates
- Delivery 10 April–1 May; return 15 August–30 September 2027.
- What to prepare
- Online proposal for one to three textile-related works no older than three years; exhibition agreement. Confirm full contract/rules with the organizer because their shortened links were unavailable.
- How to apply
- Official Fillout form.
- Admission & access
- Direct online application. Unconfirmed details: Shortened contract/rules links failed. Separate ETA award inconsistently says under 29 / up to 29; not main-prize restriction.