Open Call for Galerí and Kannski Exhibition

Open Calls

• Galerí
  • Galerí Perhaps is an artist-run exhibition space in the center of Reykjavík.
  • They accept exhibition proposals from individuals, couples or groups. They are looking for artists to participate in one or more spaces they have access to; in the main gallery, Samfélagshúsin on Vitatorg or the square with the greenhouses at Hverfisgatu.
• Kannski
  • Kannski is an artist run gallery space in downtown Reykjavik. Each year, they hold an open call and pull from the results to host group, solo, or individual shows.
  • They accept proposals from individuals, pairs, or groups. They are looking for artists to engage with one or more of the spaces they have access to; the main gallery, the community center nearby, the outside area with the greenhouses.

Goals

• Galerí
  • They want to give all kinds of artists the opportunity to show their work, both of Icelandic and foreign origin. They are looking for art that is different from what is being shown in Reykjavík at the moment. It is important to them to make an impartial assessment of applications and select artists, based only on the exhibition proposal and not on their position in the Icelandic (or other) art scene.
• Kannski
  • The goal is a truly objective open call. All work will be judged blind by a panel. Applicants will not be judged based off of exhibition experience or status. Applications from POC and LGBTQIA individuals encouraged.
  • They look for work in any medium, on any subject, as long as it  feels distinct from that already prominent within the Icelandic artistic community.

Funding Information

• Galerí
  • They do not charge for the exhibition space or application fee. However, they need to make sure that the space is in good condition, so they take a security deposit (25,000 ISK) which is refunded after the exhibition. However, they will deduct from that amount if the exhibition space is not returned as agreed.
  • They do not pay shipping costs if artwork needs to be sent to Iceland. However, if a work needs to be printed, they have access to a large printer and it is no problem to print for you at a reasonable price.
  • If you want works in the exhibition to be for sale, a 20% commission is charged.
• Kannski
  • They do, however, charge a deposit of $180 (25.000 ISK) for the use of the space. They will pull from the deposit if the space isn’t returned to the condition it was left in, for return shipping, or if an artist withdraws without sufficient warning.
  • They also can’t pay for shipping fees for art. However, if you have work that can be printed, they have a professional printer, and are more than happy to print your work for you for cost.
  • If you wish to sell your work at Kannski, they would be delighted to work with you on that. They charge a 20% commission.

Criteria

• Galerí
  • The open call is for solo and group exhibitions.
  • Welcome to send exhibition suggestions of curators and performances.
  • Incomplete applications will not be considered.
  • Artists of all ages, backgrounds and backgrounds will be considered.
  • The applications are for the period July 2024 and June 2025.
• Kannski
  • All artists are considered for individual, group, or duel artist shows
  • Proposed curation projects or performances are welcome
  • Incomplete applications will not be accepted
  • Artists of any age, nationality, or education level will be considered
  • They are accepting proposals for any month between July 2024 and June 2025

Rules

• Galerí
  • Transport and shipping costs are the responsibility of artists.
  • They have access to large printers, ideal for photographs, and can print up to 70 cm wide. The material cost is paid for.
  • Unfortunately, as the gallery is not soundproof, they cannot accept proposals where exhibits have loud sounds.
  • Artists located in Iceland are asked to sit for one day of the exhibition.
• Kannski
  • They do not pay for any transportation or material costs
  • They do have access to a professional photographic printer, and will print for you at material cost ($6 per square foot).
  • The gallery does not have sound-proofing, so they cannot accept proposals that include loud sounds.
  • Artists located in Iceland are asked to sit one day of the show’s run.
• Both
  • No permanent damage may be done to the space. These include: setting the entire space on fire, keeping the space at a high temperature, using permanent dyes in the space, rotting meat.
  • The shows run over two weekends, with opening hours from 2 to 4. They are open year round and usually host one show per month throughout the year and 2 per month in the summer. If a longer or shorter show time is necessary for the show, let them know and they can discuss it.

For more information, visit Kannski.