Open Call 2026
DOM Art Residence is launching its first digital residency and invites artists from all disciplines to apply: painting, sculpture, video, photography, installation, performance, digital, or mixed media.
We will select 10 artists to take part in Personal Structures 2026, a biennial art exhibition organised by the European Cultural Centre (ECC)in Venice, Italy. The exhibition will run from May 9 to November 22, 2026, alongside the Venice Biennale, attracting over 500,000 visitors and extensive media coverage.
We will select 10 artists to take part in Personal Structures 2026, a biennial art exhibition organised by the European Cultural Centre (ECC)in Venice, Italy. The exhibition will run from May 9 to November 22, 2026, alongside the Venice Biennale, attracting over 500,000 visitors and extensive media coverage.
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Deadline: 28.02.2026
About Personal Structures
- Personal Structures is one of the largest recurring contemporary art exhibitions in Venice.
- It is organised by the non-profit European Cultural Centre (ECC).
- The exhibition takes place in Palazzo Bembo, Palazzo Mora, and the Marinarezza Gardens.
- The 2026 edition will run from 9 May to 22 November 2026.
- It is held on the same dates as the Venice Biennale, welcoming the shared international public.
- Over the years, world-renowned artists such as Yoko Ono, Marina Abramovic, Herman Nitsch, and others have participated in Personal Structures.
Detailed information:
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Residency Concept
Accepted Without Review
This digital residency challenges traditional selection systems.
We do not ask for proposals or specific formats — we accept each artist’s practice as it is.
During the residency, artists will stream live from their own studios, sharing their creative process with audiences in Venice. The live stream will be shown on a large screen inside Palazzo Bembo, one of the Personal Structures official venues.
Inside Palazzo Bembo, DOM will build a replica of a shipping container — our symbolic exhibition space.
It represents both the rigidity of institutions — closed and impenetrable — and the movement of ideas across borders, echoing DOM’s nomadic spirit.
At first, the container will be empty. Over time, as artists ship their works to Venice, it will gradually fill up — becoming an archive of time, trust, and creative freedom.
This digital residency challenges traditional selection systems.
We do not ask for proposals or specific formats — we accept each artist’s practice as it is.
During the residency, artists will stream live from their own studios, sharing their creative process with audiences in Venice. The live stream will be shown on a large screen inside Palazzo Bembo, one of the Personal Structures official venues.
Inside Palazzo Bembo, DOM will build a replica of a shipping container — our symbolic exhibition space.
It represents both the rigidity of institutions — closed and impenetrable — and the movement of ideas across borders, echoing DOM’s nomadic spirit.
At first, the container will be empty. Over time, as artists ship their works to Venice, it will gradually fill up — becoming an archive of time, trust, and creative freedom.
This is DOM’s first digital residency.
How It Works
- Residency duration: 1 month per artist.
- 2 artists participate each month (10 in total) between May 9 and November 22, 2026.
- Each artist streams their creative process live — it can include studio work, research, or daily routines related to art.
- The completed artwork will then be exhibited in Palazzo Bembo, Venice.
- Recommended schedule: 2 days on / 2 days off, from 10:00 to 19:00 (European time). There is flexibility for other time zones.
- By the end of their residency month, each artist completes at least one work, which they ship and insure at their own expense to Venice for installation.
What DOM
Provides and Covers
Participation in Personal Structures 2026 (Venice Biennale collateral event)
Digital Residency Equipment
Venice Immersion Program
Representation and Ongoing Promotion
- DOM covers the €2,200 participation fee, which is paid directly to the European Cultural Centre (ECC).
Digital Residency Equipment
- DOM will send each artist a complete streaming kit — a camera, microphone, tripod, and installation guide.
- Artists do not need to buy anything themselves.
- Only a stable internet connection is required.
- DOM provides technical support throughout the residency.
Venice Immersion Program
- A 3-day stay in a hotel in Venice is fully covered by DOM, along with tickets and guided visit to the Venice Biennale, a welcome dinner, and a private tour of Venice.
- Artists will also attend the Personal Structures closing gala and the ECC award ceremony.
- This program, aside from being culturally rich, offers valuable networking opportunities, as artists will be introduced to the curators of Personal Structures and to selected National pavilions of the Venice Biennale.
- Artists cover only their travel to and from Venice (flight/train tickets).
Representation and Ongoing Promotion
- Each artist will sign a representation contract with DOM, which includes:
- At least one solo exhibition in Barcelona
- Submission to international calls and biennales (DOM covers the fees)
- Promotion through DOM’s website, social media, and publications
- Participation in collaborative projects such as Loop, Art Nou, and other curated programs
Summary
DOM covers:
✔ Residency participation and exhibition fee (€2,200)
✔ Streaming equipment and technical support (€1,250)
✔ Hotel, guided visits, and program in Venice
Artist covers:
✔ Materials for creating the artwork
✔ Shipping and insurance of their artwork to Venice
✔ Travel to Venice for the 3-day program
✔ Residency participation and exhibition fee (€2,200)
✔ Streaming equipment and technical support (€1,250)
✔ Hotel, guided visits, and program in Venice
Artist covers:
✔ Materials for creating the artwork
✔ Shipping and insurance of their artwork to Venice
✔ Travel to Venice for the 3-day program
Artist Commitments
How to Apply
- Have a workspace with stable internet.
- Use the provided digital kit with care and return it after the residency.
- Stream the creative process according to the assigned schedule.
- By the end of their residency month, each artist completes at least one work and sends it to Venice for installation (artist covers materials, shipping, and insurance).
- Attend the Venice Immersion Program (DOM covers hotel and program, artist covers travel).
- The completed work becomes part of the DOM Collection for ongoing promotion. In case of sale, the artist receives 50% of the sale price.
- Fill out the application form: https://forms.gle/6pDw2hbem5anhX8b6
- Attach your CV and portfolio in PDF format (links to websites/clouds will not be accepted).
- Pay the application fee (€35).